170: Radium Girls of Ottawa: Shining Women, Deadly Glow
In 1920s Ottawa, Illinois, hundreds of young “shining women” painted watch dials with radium-laced paint they were told was harmless. Their luminous craft soon became a lethal sentence—and their fight for justice helped forge modern workplace-safety law. Join host Shane Waters as Hometown History uncovers how the Radium Girls’ courage still lights the path toward corporate accountability.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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In 1920s Ottawa, Illinois, hundreds of young “shining women” painted watch dials with radium-laced paint they were told was harmless. Their luminous craft soon became a lethal sentence—and their fight for justice helped forge modern workplace-safety law. Join host Shane Waters as Hometown History uncovers how the Radium Girls’ courage still lights the path toward corporate accountability.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...