Episode 241 The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire - Bad Business in America
What can I say about this episode? It runs the gamut. The main topic is the Triangle Shirtwaiste Fire and how two businessmen who were in the habit of locking doors while employees worked doomed 147 mostly immigrants and women to their deaths. We talk the history of the company, the state of the US for workers in 1911 and the fire itself. We also cover the trial and the legacy of the fire. Arthur reminisces about his trip to Planet Comicon, and talks the Roblox sensation Dandy's World as we discuss why it's so important why there needs to be laws in place to protect workers in this whole lotta historical, little bit silly but a lotta bit sad episode of the Family Plot Podcast!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/family-plot--4670465/support.
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What can I say about this episode? It runs the gamut. The main topic is the Triangle Shirtwaiste Fire and how two businessmen who were in the habit of locking doors while employees worked doomed 147 mostly immigrants and women to their deaths. We talk the history of the company, the state of the US for workers in 1911 and the fire itself. We also cover the trial and the legacy of the fire. Arthur reminisces about his trip to Planet Comicon, and talks the Roblox sensation Dandy's World as we...