8 episodes

They Knew Which Way to Run is a 7-part podcast series that tells the story of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and what it means to survive a disaster. Bhopali-American and Fulbright Scholar Apoorva Dixit and her childhood friend and podcast producer Molly Mulroy present the story of the Tragedy and of the Bhopalis who were shaped but not defined by the disaster, of hope, of resilience, and of memory.

Visit TheyKnewWhichWaytoRun.com to see photos of survivors, and make a donation to NGOs on the ground still supporting survivors and fighting for justice.

They Knew Which Way to Run Apoorva Dixit and Molly Mulroy

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    • 4.9 • 61 Ratings

They Knew Which Way to Run is a 7-part podcast series that tells the story of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and what it means to survive a disaster. Bhopali-American and Fulbright Scholar Apoorva Dixit and her childhood friend and podcast producer Molly Mulroy present the story of the Tragedy and of the Bhopalis who were shaped but not defined by the disaster, of hope, of resilience, and of memory.

Visit TheyKnewWhichWaytoRun.com to see photos of survivors, and make a donation to NGOs on the ground still supporting survivors and fighting for justice.

    Episode 7: The Fighters Might Die - The Fight Never Will

    Episode 7: The Fighters Might Die - The Fight Never Will

    In the final episode of the series, Apoorva and Molly sit down with Apoorva's dad, a gas survivor, to reflect on the process of creating this podcast, what "They Knew Which Way to Run" really means, and the power of remembering.

    • 37 min
    Episode 6: We're Not Flowers - We're Fire

    Episode 6: We're Not Flowers - We're Fire

    In Episode 6, we discuss how Bhopal may be today if the Tragedy had not happened, how the survivor-activists have changed since then, and the unbelievable heights they’ve reached present-day.

    • 42 min
    Episode 5: "Mot Ka Silsila Abhi Bhi Jaari Hai" - The Ongoing Season of Death

    Episode 5: "Mot Ka Silsila Abhi Bhi Jaari Hai" - The Ongoing Season of Death

    In this episode, we learn about what’s happening in Bhopal today: a parallel crisis that was brewing under Bhopal at the same time as the gas tragedy, also the direct result of the Union Carbide factory.

    • 37 min
    Episode 4: We Were Blinded by the Gas; What Excuse Does the Government Have?

    Episode 4: We Were Blinded by the Gas; What Excuse Does the Government Have?

    In Episode 4, we hear the next chapter of Rasheeda Bi’s epic story, about Warren Anderson - the now-infamous CEO of Union Carbide - and the messy start of the compensation distribution.

    • 48 min
    Episode 3: Hosla

    Episode 3: Hosla

    In Episode 3, we hear from one of Bhopal’s most famous activists, Rasheeda Bi. She tells the story of how the world failed to take care of her fellow survivors after the tragedy, and how they, in turn, took their destiny into their own hands.

    • 36 min
    Episode 2: The World Will Never Really Know

    Episode 2: The World Will Never Really Know

    Episode 2 tells the story of the scene in Bhopal the next morning for the survivors, how the Union Carbide factory and gas leak came to be, and the many controversies surrounding the tragedy -- starting with the death toll.

    • 45 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
61 Ratings

61 Ratings

Brit Janeb ,

An amazing podcast

Thanks to Mike Pesca for the interview and introduction to this amazing podcast. Old enough to remember this scandalous tragedy. Excellent storytelling and production. Hope there will be more like it.

we are the neighbors ,

Must listen for today’s reality

It’s rough to grapple with this story, but it’s relevant today. Two young women collaborate to tell this story in a personal and global context. Let’s heed their advice and continue to fight the good fight to hold corporations to cleanup and compensate the humans that they poison. We can all follow their lead and make a positive impact for all humans.

Durango Working Man ,

Masterfully done DIY

Listened to the whole series today after getting a heads up from the Gist. Beyond impressed with the content and production from essentially novices in the field. Also very gratified to be reintroduced to the union carbide disaster which I never really forgot from my youth but have not heard about in years. Bravo

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