Episode 628: The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 Part II - The Boston Molassacre
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The Great Molasses Flood: A Recipe for Disaster
This chapter examines the historical backdrop of the Prohibition era, emphasizing the negligence of industrial alcohol manufacturers leading to the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. It highlights how corporate greed and a disregard for safety led to a catastrophic disaster, intertwining themes of anarchism and immigration tensions in early 20th-century America. The narrative blends humor with serious commentary on the broader implications of fear-driven policies and the complexities of identity amidst societal upheaval.
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