The Aftermath: Mary Ann Cotton
The Alarmist
The Alarmist
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 9 December 2021
⏱️ 45 minutes
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Summary
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back guest expert and big time poison fan, Deborah Blum. After suggesting the subject on her first guest appearance, Deborah returns to talk about her favorite female poisoner, Mary Ann Cotton. Her passionate discussion around Arsenic begs the question: Do you have a favorite poison? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early stop by to discuss.
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| 0:23.2 | And here he is, original. |
| 0:26.4 | Each week, we decide who's to blame for historical tragedy. |
| 0:30.4 | And each week, you tell us if we got it right. |
| 0:34.4 | My name is Rebecca Delgado-Smith, and this is The Aftermath. |
| 0:41.4 | Hey everyone, thanks for tuning in to this episode of The Aftermath. |
| 0:45.4 | Today, we're speaking with guest expert, Deborah Blum. |
| 0:49.4 | Deborah is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American science journalist, |
| 0:53.4 | columnist and author of six books, including The Poison Squad |
| 0:58.4 | and The Poisoners Handbook. |
| 1:00.4 | Let's hear what she has to say about Mary Ann Cotton |
| 1:03.4 | and her weapon of choice, Arsenic. |
| 1:06.4 | Hi Deborah, we're so happy to have you back on the show |
| 1:09.4 | to talk more about poison. |
| 1:11.4 | Hi Rebecca, I'm so excited to be here. |
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