Episode 8: The Bengal Famine of 1943 - Starving a Nation

Recorded July 27th, 2025** Explicit language used.This week Desi presents the alarming and inhumane actions that led and sustained the Bengal Famine of 1943. Did you know that there are different types of famine? Did you know that 3 million people died due to this event? Did you know that the British Government, who held colonial rule over those 3 million people dragged their feet and their inactions speak volumes of their attitudes towards their colonists? Jump in and get angry with the gals as they rage so hard they donated to charities that are trying to help provide relief to a nation currently dealing with a famine.Famine Relief Charities links:Palestine Children’s Relief Fund  https://www.pcrf.net/UN Crisis Relief https://crisisrelief.un.org/en/donate-opt-crisis World Food Programme https://www.wfp.org/emergencies/palestine-emergencyFreedom Flotilla Coalition https://freedomflotilla.org/donate/Bibliography LinkProduced and Hosted by: Liz Ardeen and Desi McChesneySpecial thanksLogo credit: Tori Nelson Instagram (@torinelsonart)Theme song by: Nick Lennon Instagram (@gothiclemonphoto)and to listeners like you, thank you.