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Aug 2023
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The Aftermath: The Sinking of the Titani...

The Alarmist
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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca sits down with returning Guest Expert Sal Mercogliano to revisit The Alarmist's maiden episode about the maiden voyage of the tragically doomed Titanic. Initially recorded in the early days of The Alarmist pre-Aftermath, this is the Aftermath and closure we’ve all been waiting for. Hear fascinating new insight about the ship's construction and passengers. Then, if you’re a Patreon subscriber, keep listening to hear if the first ever verdict still holds up! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the post-interview conversation.

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