Into the Tunnel: a podcast about the Hawk's Nest Tunnel Disaster

Hannah Morgan
  • 5.0 (2)
  • History

The Great Depression was making its way across the nation, leaving some families needing to find any work they could find just so they had food. So, when word spread that Union Carbide was starting a new tunnel project in West Virginia, many came from near and far in hopes of finding work. At first, it seemed like an answered prayer in uncertain times. Then men began dying on the job. Journalist Hannah Morgan tells the haunting story of corruption and greed. This podcast is the product of research conducted for a master's project at West Virginia University's Reed College of Media.

Episodes

  1. 04/15/2024

    The Aftermath

    Hannah takes listeners to the Hawk's Nest Memorial Cemetery.

  2. 04/15/2024

    Town of the Living Dead

    Hannah explains the lawsuits against the companies.

  3. 04/15/2024

    Tunnelitis

    Hannah explores the harsh working conditions and silicosis.

  4. 04/15/2024

    Open for Hire

    This episode explores the background of the project and of Union Carbide.

  • 4 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
2 Ratings

About

The Great Depression was making its way across the nation, leaving some families needing to find any work they could find just so they had food. So, when word spread that Union Carbide was starting a new tunnel project in West Virginia, many came from near and far in hopes of finding work. At first, it seemed like an answered prayer in uncertain times. Then men began dying on the job. Journalist Hannah Morgan tells the haunting story of corruption and greed. This podcast is the product of research conducted for a master's project at West Virginia University's Reed College of Media.

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