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Disaster Dodger – One Woman’s Escape Artistry
Season 3 Episode 103
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Death came knocking three times—but Bertha Behrend Healy wasn't home.
In this episode, I uncover the jaw-dropping story of a woman who…
1 year, 1 month ago
Final Claim: Insurance Records Speak from Beyond the Grave
Season 3 Episode 102
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In this episode, we explore newly discovered insurance records of Eastland disaster victims through the Polish Roman Catholic Union o…
1 year, 1 month ago
Roll Up Your Sleeves—A Lesson in Preserving History
Season 3 Episode 101
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History isn’t just about what’s remembered—it’s about who makes sure it’s remembered.
In this episode, I take you to Fall Creek, Wisc…
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 100: A Milestone, A Synchronicity & A Heartfelt Thank You
Season 3 Episode 100
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100 Episodes of Flower in the River! 🎉
Can't believe we made it to 100! Let's look back at how this whole thing started, how Flower i…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Big Apple Meets Chicago’s Biggest Disaster
Season 3 Episode 99
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Step back to 1915 and witness how the Eastland disaster shook not just Chicago but the entire nation—thanks in part to New York’s rel…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Pulp Scribbler meets the Capsized Ship
Season 3 Episode 98
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In this episode, I open with a poignant story about my mother’s friend Donna—a moment of compassion that left an indelible mark on my…
1 year, 2 months ago
Caverns of Memory: Erin McBrien’s Archival Journey
Season 3 Episode 97
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In today's episode, I speak with Erin McBrien, Interim Curator at the Upper Midwest Literary Archives (University of Minnesota), to e…
1 year, 2 months ago
Margaret Dreier Robins - Voice of Thunder
Season 3 Episode 96
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It’s time to explore the remarkable life of Margaret Dreier Robins, a powerful yet often overlooked voice in the Eastland disaster na…
1 year, 3 months ago
The Diver and the Janitor: Heroes, Loss, and the Price of Tragedy
Season 3 Episode 95
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*Content warning: This episode contains a brief mention of suicide*
In this episode of Season 3, I explore two powerful stories from …
1 year, 3 months ago
TWICE BURIED & THE MYSTERY OF EASTLAND VICTIM #571
Season 2 Episode 94
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Content Note: This episode deals with themes of death and misidentification. Please listen with care.
In episode 94 of Flower in the R…
1 year, 3 months ago