Episode 193: The Radium Girls

from Not Today · host Not Today

Around the 1920s young women and girls were elated to land a high paying job at US Radium Company. Their task would be to paint radium based paint on watch faces to make them glow in the dark. However through this, the girls were unknowingly exposing themselves to lethal amounts of radiation. As their health deteriorated, they faced a relentless battle against a powerful company that refused to take responsibility.Check out our new merch shop! ---> https://www.teepublic.com/stores/not-today?ref_id=35928

NOW PLAYING

0:00 1:03:11

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

No similar episodes found.

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Not Today?

This episode is 1 hour and 3 minutes long.

When was this Not Today episode published?

This episode was published on August 20, 2024.

What is this episode about?

Can I download this Not Today episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.

URL copied to clipboard!