About this episode
The episode discusses the disturbing history of the Radium Girls and the impact of capitalism on their lives.
More info on the Radium Girls The girls explore the capitalistic horror of the RADIUM GIRLS!! Actually so upsetting and enraging. Taking a little break but will be back at the end of may!! See you then girls we love you <3 Send us an email, and we might read it on the pod!!!! girlhistorians@gmail.com GIRL HISTORIANS MERCH <3 Sign up on Patreon for a monthly exclusive ep, bonuses, and ad-free early episodes! patreon.com/GirlHistorians Hosted by: Blair MacMillan and Carley Thorne Music by: Jacob Ollivier Cover artist: Nicola Lyttle Girl Historians on Instagram Girl Historians on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Blair MacMillan, Carley Thorne
Topics covered
- Radium Girls
- capitalism
- historical injustice
- women's history
- labor rights
Keywords
- Radium Girls
- capitalism
- history
- women
- labor rights
- injustice
- podcast
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Organizations: Girl Historians, Acast, Patreon
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