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The Alarmist

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World War II
Chicago
Civil War
Mental Health
Dust Bowl
Hartford Circus Fire
White Ship Disaster
Boston Massacre
Alaska Airlines Flight 261
Biosphere 2
Dancing Plague Of 1518
War Of the Worlds
United States
Toxic Masculinity
Tupac Shakur
Climate Change
Hamlet
Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
Holocaust
Outbreak

Who is to blame for history's greatest tragedies? The Plague. The sinking of The Titanic. The break-up of the Beatles. Writer/Comedian Rebecca Delgado-Smith, along with a special guest, scrutinizes history’s greatest disasters to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, who’s to blame. This comedy podcast is the perfect remedy to our everyday anxiety! They say history repeats itself, not ... more

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Who’s to blame for The Exorcist?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is tackling the iconic 1973 horror classic The Exorcist. Who’s to blame for the demonic possession of innocent little Regan MacNeil? We have some ideas! Sure, there’s P... more

IS IT POSSIBLE THE FASHION INDUSTRY INFLUENCED THE BRADFORD SWEETS POISONING?

On this week's REWIND, the Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Suni Reyes, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the 1858... more

On this week’s aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Samuel Erman about the history of Puerto Rico and its unfortunate taxation and representation status with the United States. A Professor of Law at the University of Michigan Law School and author of A... more

Who’s to blame for Puerto Rico’s taxation without representation?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into the island of Puerto Rico. Considered unincorporated US territory, the residents have American citizenship and are subject ... more

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Samuel Erman
Professor of law at the University of Michigan Law School, author of Almost Citizens, Puerto Rico, the US Constitution and Empire
University of Michigan Law School
Episode: The Aftermath: Puerto Rico's Taxation without Representation
Beatrice Yorker
Professor of nursing and criminal justice and criminalistics at California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles
Episode: The Aftermath: Angel of Death Murders
Matthew Solomon
Guest expert, Professor at University of Michigan and author of Disappearing Tricks, Silent Film, Houdini, and The New Magic of the 20th Century
University of Michigan
Episode: REWIND - The Aftermath: Death of Harry Houdini
Matt Donnelly
Comedian, magician; performer connected to the Foolers tour
Mind Noodler / The Foolers tour with Penn and Teller
Episode: REWIND - DEATH OF HARRY HOUDINI: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Gabi Hegerl
Professor of climate system science, University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
Episode: REWIND - The Aftermath: The Dust Bowl
Mike Rugnetta
Writer, producer, host of Never Post
Never Post (guest)
Episode: REWIND - The Dust Bowl
William Hazelgrove
Guest expert, national bestselling author
Author (Dead Air, The Night Orson Welles Terrified America)
Episode: REWIND - The Aftermath: Orson Welles' War of the Worlds
Dusty Warren
Return guest
The Alarmist
Episode: REWIND - ORSON WELLES' WAR OF THE WORLDS BROADCAST PANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Amanda Lund
Original producer
The Alarmist
Episode: REWIND - ORSON WELLES' WAR OF THE WORLDS BROADCAST PANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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Rebecca Delgado-Smith
Host of The Alarmist

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 3.2k ratings
  • History and comedy combined

    This podcast is such a fun and different way to look at different historical events. Hosts and guests are great. Such a fun listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yankeesgirlc21
    United States10 months ago
  • Amazing

    For a small team this podcast really delivers! I have been listening years and am constantly impressed with their research and presentation of sometimes distressing material.

    They manage to traverse the fictional tragedies to the real ones of a range of severity with sincerity that can’t be faked. Thank you for your amazing content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    deetmate
    Australia10 months ago
  • ugh

    Host(s) ask terrible questions and derail any interesting conversation

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    love2hearit
    United Statesa year ago
  • Jumped the shark with Garfield

    This episode was honestly terrible. The host could hardly read from a Wikipedia page, mispronounced everything and obviously didn't do anything to prepare. This topic just didn't have an hour of content and should not have been aired. Ugh.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Jackpot1976
    United States2 years ago
  • Hello from your past

    I LOVE this show! I don’t remember how I found it. I do remember hearing an ad and thinking it sounded like a happy version of a sad podcast I love and I’m totally right, to the point where when one of you covers something the other already did I think I’ve heard the episode before, but I listen anyway don’t worry.

    Anyway when I found you in 2023 I decided to start at the beginning so I listen to a few a week. I’m currently in June of 2022 so if you read this review I probably won’t hear it for... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    222rv
    United States2 years ago

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Audience occasionally criticizes pacing or mispronunciations but remains engaged due to humor and credibility.

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The Aftermath: Puerto Rico's Taxation without Representation
Q: What are the major arguments for statehood, independence, or maintaining the current relationship?
Statehood offers full citizenship and federal benefits but risks losing cultural autonomy; independence promises self-determination but lacks guaranteed federal support; autonomy or a Commonwealth-like status provides self-government while maintaining a strong U.S. link, though the details are complex and unsettled.
The Aftermath: Puerto Rico's Taxation without Representation
Q: Could you summarize what happened in 1898 and how Puerto Rico came under U.S. control?
The U.S. war context with Cuba and the broader collapse of Spain's empire led to Puerto Rico becoming a territorial possession as part of a broader annexation strategy, with competing aims about whether it should become a state, retain autonomy, or be governed in a limited fashion.
REWIND - NYC BLACKOUT OF 1977: WHO IS TO BLAME
Q: What is your initial take on the main causes of the blackout?
We weigh lightning, the heat, human error, and organizational failures, then decide what to blame, starting with the most dramatic as potential culprits and then whittling down to structural issues.
REWIND - The Aftermath: NYC Blackout of 1977
Q: So can you start off by setting the stage for us? And I know this is a big question, but what kinds of social and economic challenges was the United States going through in the early, mid 1970s?
Jim Goodman explains the era as a convergence of energy crises, inflation, urban strain, and post-Watergate political fatigue, with NYC facing bankruptcy-era pressures, a fragile social contract, and a city already dealing with crime and retreating services.
The Aftermath: Great Train Robbery of 1963
Q: And how did he get involved in this?
Patrick McKenna was an ordinary postman with no training in security or trains; his name entered the frame through later hypotheses and narrative embellishments, but the historical record shows he had no insider role and likely was misrepresented in some accounts.

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Accessible history podcast that assigns blame for famous disasters through humor, rigorous sourcing, and engaging debate. Episodes frequently feature expert guests and rotating co-hosts to unpack complex social, political, and cultural dynamics behind events ranging from media panics to landmark legal cases. A standout is the balance of sharp analysis with lighthearted banter, plus a willingness to revise early conclusions when new evidence emerges, which keeps conversations fresh and credible for curious listeners and potential sponsors alike.

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Recent guests on The Alarmist include:

1. Samuel Erman
2. Beatrice Yorker
3. Matthew Solomon
4. Matt Donnelly
5. Gabi Hegerl
6. Mike Rugnetta
7. William Hazelgrove
8. Dusty Warren

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