Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery

4.8 (157)
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Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this November continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The 28-year-old plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times allegedly to deliver evidence documenting unsafe conditions at the plant. Two reporters who covered the Silkwood story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklahoma speculate: Karen Silkwood may have died for what she knew. Fifty years later, hear newly-discovered investigative tapes, deathbed conversations and long-awaited interviews reexamining what happened that night.

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Introducing 'Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery'

Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this November continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The 28-year-old plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times allegedly to deliver evidence documenting unsafe conditions at the plant. Two reporters who covered the Silkwood story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklahoma speculate: Karen Silkwood may have died for what she knew. Fifty years later, hear newly-discovered investigative tapes, deathbed conversations and long-awaited interviews reexamining what happened that night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 23

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2 min

4.8

out of 5

157 Ratings

Perfectly Narrated

3 days ago

Pbeckford

This story being told by two seasoned pros creates all the drama of a great fictional murder mystery, yet the facts and evidence create a stunning dose of reality.
Good first episode

2 days ago

Nucleardiva

Starts out ok, I’m just afraid you are going to drag this out over several episodes. Also it would help if you described what Karen’s job was and what they were doing with the plutonium and how they obtained it- the nuclear boogeyman needs to be explained better.
Silkwood

4 days ago

handbag_hobby

I’ve always been fascinated with Karen’s story and I’m glad this podcast is sharing it with those who may not have heard it. I’m one episode in and I am hooked! Great show!
I love it

1 day ago

Po the rat!

I simply love it

Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this November continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The 28-year-old plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times allegedly to deliver evidence documenting unsafe conditions at the plant. Two reporters who covered the Silkwood story in 1974 have spent years trying to piece together what many in Oklahoma speculate: Karen Silkwood may have died for what she knew. Fifty years later, hear newly-discovered investigative tapes, deathbed conversations and long-awaited interviews reexamining what happened that night.