Ep. 136: Whistleblowers, Brewery Baby Births, and Elton John

Scandals and conspiracies have remained a constant aspect of the modern news cycle, and most of these often captivating cases would have never seen any public attention had it not been for 'whistleblowers' sounding the alarm in the first place. On the latest episode of 4Thirty, Ben and Pat go public with their thoughts on some of the most interesting whistleblowers in history, including those that rang the bell on problematic situations dating back to the American Revolution, to those still finding themselves in headlines today. The guys also handle a handful of current events that are not-quite-so-newsworthy this week, while also sharing some listener updates and social media posts. Are internal government whistleblowers traitors, or necessary safeguards against unchecked overreach? Have some prominent whistleblowers found themselves in the spotlight unwillingly? Do whistleblower protection laws date back to the 18th century? Has Elton John become more machine than man now? For answers to these questions and too many more, please give the latest episode of 4Thirty in the Morning a listen!