1.21 - Don't Glow with the Flow: The not so Radiating History of Radium

Are the good old days truly the good old days? On today's journey, Kinsey and Anna follow the bright light into the not-so-distant past, the darkness illuminated by an eerie glimmer, and find a simply glowing story. Well maybe glowing isn't the right word… maybe radiating? Arriving in the early decades of the 20th century, our hosts encounter the inspirational Radium Girls who unknowingly placed themselves in harm's way while working for the US Radium Corporation. Explore their legal battle, fight for employees’ rights, and the societal implications still felt today. They also learn about the ill-fated Eben Byers whose daily dose of Radithor (history’s first energized drink) spelled his doom. Looking to the present, Anna and Kinsey discuss how we use radium today, and the answer may surprise you. The episode wraps up with a check of the G.O.D. Pod scoreboard... with the Good Old Days pull into the lead? Tune in to find out!   Podcast Links to share - your friends will thank you... if not, we sure will! https://bit.ly/itunesotg  https://bit.ly/spotifyotg  https://bit.ly/amazonotg https://bit.ly/youtubeotg    The Good Old Days is produced by What A Concept Productions. Sources can be found on our website, https://ohthegoodolddays.com/. This episode was researched by Kinsey, and presented by Kinsey and Anna. Audio Engineer: Matt M Producer: Anna G Speech Affineur: Meghan H   Podcast theme intro, outro, & guitar transition music by Transistor.fm. Learn how to start a podcast here. Flashback sound effect by YoutubeSoundEffects. Sound can be found here. Fast Forward sound effect by Apple iMovie Loops, courtesy of Fluffy Dude New Era. Sound can be found here.   You can find us on various social media applications at https://linktr.ee/ohthegod. For any questions, please email us at [email protected]