Epi 148 The Molly Maguires: Terror, Truth, or Setup?

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In this episode, we head into Pennsylvania’s coal country to unravel one of the most debated stories in American labor history—the Molly Maguires. Were they a secret society fighting back against brutal working conditions, or a label used to crush Irish immigrant miners? We dig into the Pinkerton infiltration by James McParlan, the controversial trials, and the mass executions of Black Thursday in 1877. Plus, we explore the eerie legend of the Cell 17 handprint and why this story still sparks debate today. This isn’t just about crime—it’s about power, identity, and who gets to control the narrative.Is there a topic you would like us to cover? Let us know. Drop us a line and tell us all about it at [email protected] will take on almost any topic with Our Take On the World!To Support the Show - @smackinsunflowerseeds - Awesome Sunflower seeds are so much better than what you get at the gas stations. Use this link https://www.smackinsunflowerseeds.com/TOTWPod and Code - TOTWPodCheck out www.coffeebros.com and Use TOTW10 for a discount at checkout.Visit for links to all of our socials. https://linktr.ee/totwpod#TakeOnTheWorld#podcastrecommendations On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4v6bFimpr1SSNg7xmvjBStYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@totwpodor Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-1178413

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