The Aftermath: The 1907 Monongah Mining Disaster

The Alarmist

Comedy, History, Society & Culture

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 12 June 2025

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. William Hal Gorby about the 1907 Monongah Mining Disaster in West Virginia. Dr. Goby is a Professor of History at West Virginia University and received an Emmy nomination for his work on the PBS documentary The Mine Wars. His interview gives critical insight into the culture of mining at large and the predatory practices of the Fairmont Mining Company. Afterward, Patreon subscribers and hear the post interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Click below to check out our Patreon family!

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1:04.2	And each week, you tell us if we got it right. My name is Rebecca Delgado-Smith, and this is The Aftermath. Hey, everyone, thanks for tuning into this episode of The Aftermath. Today we're speaking with guest expert, Dr. William Hal Gourby. Dr. Gourby is a professor of history at West Virginia University. His work focuses on the role of immigrants in the state's steel and coal mining industries during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
1:29.4	He was also a consultant on the PBS documentary, The Mine Wars, for which he received an
1:35.3	Emmy nomination for his research. Let's hear what he has to say about the 1907 Mononga mining
1:41.6	disaster. Hi, Hal.
1:45.8	Thank you so much for joining us today.
1:47.3	How's my pleasure.
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