About this episode

The episode explores the historical role of the Pinkertons, questioning whether they were detectives or hired thugs.

recorded January 21, 2026 This week we delve back into history to look at the Pinkertons. Were they detectives, or paid thugs for supervillains? I was surprised by the answers. Pinkerton's own presentation of history another (better) podcast on the Pinkertons

People in this episode

Hosts: Thax, Jack, Bluestocking

Topics covered

• history
• Pinkertons
• detectives
• supervillains
• society

Keywords

• Pinkertons
• history
• detectives
• supervillains
• society
• culture

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Organizations: Pinkertons

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