Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery

Ep. 2: A Powerful Company

55 min

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About this episode

Karen Silkwood worked for Kerr-McGee, an oil and gas behemoth that was expanding into the nuclear power industry. Escalating production quotas lead to more accidents at the plant, and Karen quietly travels to Washington DC to report concerns about worker safety to her union and to regulators. Before leaving, she volunteers for a risky assignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices