The Aftermath: America's Late-Stage Capitalism

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ANGEL OF DEATH MURDERS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

Who’s to blame for the Angel of Death Murders? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into Dr. Harold Shipman, better known as the Angel of Death, and his terrifying spree of murders conveniently cloaked beneath the veneer of his medical practice. It’s estimated h ...  Show more

REWIND - The Aftermath: Death of Harry Houdini

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Matthew Solomon about the life, death and enduring legacy of history's most celebrated escape artist, Harry Houdini. Author of Disappearing Tricks: Silent Film, Houdini, and the New Magic of the Twentieth C ...  Show more

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