Chapter
Exposure to Radiation: Effects and Consequences
38:00 - 42:54 (04:53)
This transcript discusses the effects that radiation exposure can have on the body, making it a living hell for those affected, and highlights the importance of public support and the media in spreading awareness regarding the consequences of such exposure.
Clips
The podcast discusses the suffering and pain experienced by victims of radiation poisoning such as Molly Maggia due to the exposure to high levels of radiation.
38:00 - 40:10 (02:10)
Radiation Poisoning
Summary
The podcast discusses the suffering and pain experienced by victims of radiation poisoning such as Molly Maggia due to the exposure to high levels of radiation.
ChapterExposure to Radiation: Effects and Consequences
EpisodeThe Radium Girls
PodcastStuff You Should Know
This podcast episode discusses the hazardous working conditions faced by painters in the mid-1900s and how the media played a vital role in bringing awareness to it.
40:10 - 42:54 (02:43)
Workplace Safety
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the hazardous working conditions faced by painters in the mid-1900s and how the media played a vital role in bringing awareness to it. Many workers died due to cancers caused by toxins used in paint that were deemed safe at the time.