In this episode, I explore the tragic events of the 1981 Hyatt Regency Walkway collapse in Kansas City. What started as a celebration turned into a nightmare, as two elevated walkways gave way, killing 114 people and injuring hundreds more. We break down the engineering failures, the aftermath, and how this disaster reshaped building regulations across the U.S. Join me as we uncover the causes behind one of the most devastating structural collapses in American history and its lasting impact.Don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!💌 Got a story suggestion or listener tale? Send it to: theMondayNightRevue@gmail.com🛍️ Grab your podcast merch here☕ Support the show or buy me a coffee/book here📚 Check out my book recommendations here🎧 For ad-free episodes, minisodes, and extra content, visit PatreonSources for this epsidoe include: KMBC 9 Chronicle ‘The Skywalk Tapes’ on YouTubeInteresting Engineering.comNpr.org article by Joe HernandezBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-monday-night-revue--4921180/support.Don't miss an episode - follow, comment, like, and share!Connect with me on social media @themondaynightrevue or email at themondaynightrevue@gmail.com.Explore our podcast merch: Shop HereSupport the show: Buy Me a CoffeeDiscover curated reads: BookshopFor ad-free episodes, minisodes, and exclusive perks, join us on Patreon: Support on PatreonWritten and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes.Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928).
In this episode, I explore the tragic events of the 1981 Hyatt Regency Walkway collapse in Kansas City. What started as a celebration turned into a nightmare, as two elevated walkways gave way, killing 114 people and injuring hundreds more. We break down the engineering failures, the aftermath, and how this disaster reshaped building regulations across the U.S. Join me as we uncover the causes behind one of the most devastating structural collapses in American history and its lasting impact.Don'...