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 on The Alarmist's watch!Thrillist called The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2019 saying, "It's hilarious, informative and addictive." Maria Claire named The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2020. Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistTheCall the Earios hotline! 626-604-6262 Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist.
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The Aftermath: Britney Spears Conservatorship
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Guest Expert, Family Attorney Christopher C Melcher, about how the #FREEBRITNEY movement is opening up a broader discussion on the rights of disabled people and why Britney's case is unusual. Then, Rebecca and Producer Amanda contemplate changing their original verdict.Call the Earios hotline 626-604-6262We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
BRITNEY SPEARS CONSERVATORSHIP: WHO IS TO BLAME?
IS JAMIE SPEARS TO BLAME FOR THE BRITNEY SPEARS CONSERVATORSHIP?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Britney Spears Conservatorship that sparked the #FREEBRITNEY movement. She is joined by host of We Need to Talk About Britney, Jen Zaborowski, Fact Checker Clayton Early and Producer Amanda Lund. Guest Expert, Family Attorney Christopher C Melcher, stops by to talk about how the #FREEBRITNEY movement is opening up a broader discussion on the rights of disabled people. On the board this week: Sam Lufti, Fame, The Music Industry and A Mother's Love.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Little Rock Nine
This week Rebecca speaks with Dr. John Kirk, history professor at University of Arkansas at Little Rock and author of Beyond Little Rock: The Origins and Legacies of the Central High Crisis. Then, she is joined by Producer Amanda to discuss their verdict.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
LITTLE ROCK NINE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
WAS PRESIDENT EISENHOWER TO BLAME FOR THE LITTLE ROCK NINE?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Little Rock Nine! She is joined by Special Guest Tony Rodriguez (Spanish Aquí Presents Podcast), Alarmy General Clayton Early and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Evil Politics, Racist White Parents and No Phones.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Flint Water Crisis
On this week's Aftermath, Guest Expert Corey Stern (lead counsel for the proposed settlement with Michigan and other parties of over $641 million for the children of Flint) stops by to discuss his work on the Flint Water Crisis. Then, Producer Amanda and Rebecca discuss changing their verdict. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
FLINT WATER CRISIS: WHO IS TO BLAME
IS CORRUPTION TO BLAME FOR THE FLINT WATER CRISIS?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the ongoing Flint Water Crisis. She is joined by Alarmy General Clayton Early, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Then, Guest Expert Corey Stern (lead counsel for the proposed settlement with Michigan and other parties of over $641 million for the children of Flint) stops by to discuss if what happened in Flint could happen again. On the board this week: Governor Rick Snyder, General Motors, Systemic Racism and Classism and Corruption.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Romeo and Juliet
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. James Shapiro , Professor of English and Comparative Literature specializing in Shakespeare at Columbia University, stops by to discuss who he thinks it to blame for Romeo and Juliet. Then, Fact Checker Chris and Producer Amanda stop by to re-think their original verdict!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ROMEO AND JULIET: WHO IS TO BLAME?
ARE MASQUERADE BALLS TO BLAME FOR ROMEO AND JULIET? On this special Valentines Day episode, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the tragic tale of Romeo and Juilet. She is joined by Special Guest Natasha Leggero, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Dr. Dr. James Shapiro , Professor of English and Comparative Literature specializing in Shakespeare at Columbia University, stops by to discuss why Shakespeare puts a major spoiler in the prologue. On the board this week: FATE, THE CAPULET/MONTAGUE FEUD, and FRIAR LAURENCEWe have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Death of Disco
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Dr. Nadine Hubbs (Professor of Women and Gender Studies and Music at University of Michigan and author of Rednecks, Queers, and Country) about Disco Demolition night. Check out Dr. Hubbs book, Rednecks, Queers, and Country Music here!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
DEATH OF DISCO: WHO IS TO BLAME
ARE RACISM AND HOMOPHOBIA TO BLAME FOR THE DEATH OF DISCO?This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Death of Disco and the notorious Disco Demolition Night! She is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. Guest Expert Dr. Nadine Hubbs (professor of women and gender studies and music at University of Michigan as well as director of the Lesbian-Gay-Queer Research Initiative) stops in to talk about why I Will Survive is the Disco anthem. On the board this week: Steve Dahl, Publicity Stunts and Man's Frail Ego.Check out Dr. Hubbs book, Rednecks, Queers, and Country Music here!We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: 2013 Dhaka Factory Collapse and Election of 1876
On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Kalpona Akter (founder and executive director of the Bangladesh Centre for Worker Solidarity) about the 2013 Dhaka Factory Collapse. Then, she speaks with Dr. Rachel Sheldon, Associate Professor of History at Penn State specializing in American History and the Civil War Era, about the Election of 1876. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
ELECTION OF 1876: WHO IS TO BLAME?
WAS VOTER SUPPRESSION TO BLAME FOR THE ELECTION OF 1876?This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Election of 1876. She is joined by Special Guest Hayes Davenport (LA Podcast), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: John Wilkes Booth, Voter Suppression, and Reconstruction Fatigue.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Aftermath: Mailbag
On this week's Aftermath episode, The Alarmist gang hears from a descendent of Frank Lloyd Wright...and they have a few corrections on the Taliesen episode! Then, we hear from a Swiss Cheese Effect expert. Also, an error from the Dhaka Factory Collapse episode has our Canadian listeners up in arms. We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
2013 DHAKA FACTORY COLLAPSE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
IS FAST FASHION TO BLAME FOR THE 2013 DHAKA FACTORY COLLAPSE?On this week's episode, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the Dhaka Factory Collapse. She is joined by Special Guest, Nadya Agrawal (Writer, Host of The Cardamom Pod, and Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Kajal Magazine, a leading South Asian-centered art and opinion magazine), Fact Check Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund.On the board this week: Sohel Rana, The Fashion Industry, Social Media and Sarah Jessica Parker????We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Aftermath: Heaven's Gate
HUGE OVERSIGHT ALERT!On this week's Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Benjamin Zeller, Associate Professor of Religion at Lake Forest College and author of Heaven’s Gate: America’s UFO Religion. He is also featured in the recent HBO documentary series Heaven’s Gate: The Cult of Cults. Dr. Zeller talks about conspiratorial thinking and what drew in members of Heaven's Gate. Then, the gang realizes they made a HUGE OVERSIGHT in not adding something to the board. Can you guess what it is?We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.comEmail us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.comFollow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcastFollow us on Twitter @alarmistThe Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.