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Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery

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Karen Silkwood
Oklahoma
Kermagee
Tupac Shakur
Nuclear Energy
East Coast-West Coast Rivalry
Gang Violence
Whistleblower
Dwayne Davis
Suge Knight
Accident Reconstruction
Women's Movement
Labor Movement
Death Row Records
Drug Trade
Notorious B.I.G.
Las Vegas
Kermagee Corporation
New York Times
Steve Watka

Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this November continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The 28-year-old plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times allegedly to deliver evidence documenting unsafe conditions at the plant. Two reporters who covered the Silkwood story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklaho... more

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Dwayne Davis
The only person ever charged in Tupac's murder, who speaks out for the first time since his arrest.
Episode: The Crime Scene: Tupac Murder Suspect Speaks Out
Steve Irwin
Accident reconstructionist
Episode: Ep. 5: The Phantom Vehicle
Karen Pipkin Guerrero
Retired, daughter of AO Pipkin, involved in Silkwood investigation
Episode: Ep. 4: The Investigators
AO Pipkin
Accident investigator who analyzed Karen Silkwood's crash
Episode: Ep. 4: The Investigators
Joe Royer
Private investigator hired to investigate Silkwood's death
Episode: Ep. 4: The Investigators
Larry Dellinger
Oklahoma State Highway Patrol Trooper involved in the investigation
Oklahoma State Highway Patrol
Episode: Ep. 4: The Investigators
Gene Young
Coworker and friend of Karen Silkwood, last person to see her alive
Episode: Ep. 4: The Investigators
Michael Silkwood
Son of Karen Silkwood
Episode: Ep. 2: A Powerful Company
Richard Raschke
Author of 'The Killing of Karen Silkwood'
Episode: Ep. 2: A Powerful Company

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Co-host and investigative journalist
Bob Sands
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4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • Incredible Storytelling

    This is amazingly researched and put together. The hosts’ narration reminds me of classic news anchors, or maybe 60 Minutes. The negative reviews make no sense!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KHASL
    United States6 months ago
  • Unbearably slow and dissatisfying

    This was an extremely slow-paced series that could have been produced in two episodes. It was extremely repetitive and I disliked hearing the journalists talk about themselves incessantly. Additionally, there were no conclusions made by the end of the last episode. I wish I had listened to another series on this car trip.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HopefulDeeT
    United States6 months ago
  • need more episodes!

    amazing show- really wanted more though, i find this case so interesting!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SineadDevlin
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    You should do one about Aubrey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrZero69
    United States6 months ago
  • Ruin interesting stories

    Terrible narrators , talk way way too much about themselves, instead of the story. They go off on stupid tangents , that have nothing to do with the story.

    One just keeps waiting for them to get to it .

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    wantmorejustice
    United States6 months ago

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Positive reviews noted an appreciation for the blend of true crime and social justice themes, resonating with those interested in uncovering hidden stories and systemic issues.
Some feedback pointed to dissatisfaction with pacing or the narrative style, with a few noting a lack of direct conclusions and an overwhelming focus on the journalists' perspectives.

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The Crime Scene: Tupac Murder Suspect Speaks Out
Q: What legal challenges does Keefe D face following his arrest?
Keefe D is facing trial for both a jailhouse fight and the homicide of Tupac, with the trial for Tupac's case tentatively set for February 2026.
The Crime Scene: Tupac Murder Suspect Speaks Out
Q: How did Keefe D explain his previous statements about being involved in the murder?
He claims he thought he had immunity from prosecution and told the story for entertainment purposes at later interviews for money, saying he didn't participate in writing a memoir that implicated him.
The Crime Scene: Tupac Murder Suspect Speaks Out
Q: What happened on the night of September 7th, 1996?
Tupac Shakur was shot in a drive-by shooting while riding in a BMW driven by Suge Knight in Las Vegas, shortly after attending a Mike Tyson fight.
Ep. 5: The Phantom Vehicle
Q: What caused the accident?
Steve Irwin explained that Karen lost control of her vehicle, but he could not definitively say why she lost control.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery

What is Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content primarily revolves around the mysterious death of Karen Silkwood, a whistleblower and labor activist in the nuclear industry whose tragic fate continues to provoke questions and speculation decades later. Through a mix of investigative journalism, interviews, and archived materials, the narrative explores both individual and systemic failures surrounding Silkwood's story, including safety violations and corporate negligence at the Kerr-McGee plutonium processing plant. Notable subjects include Silkwood's efforts to expose unsafe working conditions, the circumstances leading to her fatal car crash, and the cultural relevance of her legacy in the context of labor rights and nuclear safety. The reporting style is engaging and metic... more

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2. Steve Irwin
3. Karen Pipkin Guerrero
4. AO Pipkin
5. Joe Royer
6. Larry Dellinger
7. Gene Young
8. Michael Silkwood

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