186. Nellie Bly

About this episode

This episode explores the life and impact of Nellie Bly, a pioneering journalist known for her investigative work in the late 19th century.

Nellie Bly was a whirlwind in a new form of journalism - Stunt Girl Journalism! At 23 years old she spent 10 days in the Women's Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island, exposing the mistreatment of the marginilised in these institutions and sparking reform. Her investigative journalism would take her around the world and even to the Eastern Front during the Great War, but tht's only part of her story. Hosted by Katie Charlwood Donate at :  Patreon   Tip Jar Beacons (at the bottom of the page) Follow me on… Instagram TikTok Facebook Bluesky Fan Mail: Katie Charlwood C/O The Postal Store Unit 11A Forte Retail Park Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland F92 DY22 Business Enquiries: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Katie Charlwood

Topics covered

• journalism
• investigative reporting
• women's rights
• mental health
• historical reform

Keywords

• Nellie Bly
• journalism
• Women's Lunatic Asylum
• investigative journalism
• Great War

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Blackwell's Island, Ireland

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