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The Thiokol Weapons Plant Explosion (1971) w/ Patrick Longstreth
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Radiotopia
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
History
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History
Publication Date |
Jul 21, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:22:40

In 1971, a massive explosion at the Thiokol plant in Woodbine, Georgia shook the small town and killed 29 workers, injuring dozens of others.

Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by director Patrick Longstreth to talk about how the plant provided good jobs for the rural community, but lax safety standards ultimately led to one of the worst industrial disasters in U.S. history.

Patrick's new short film is called "The Day That Shook Georgia," you can watch it online now!

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