WI 43: A Medical Mystery Pt. 1WI 43: A Medical Mystery Pt. 1
Weekly Infusion
A Weekly Infusion Medical Mystery! Writer Kate joins us this week for the first of two episodes. In this installment she sets up the mysterious story of several young women who were insidiously poisoned by their employer while working at...
33:40•30 Aug 2017
Unraveling a Deadly Workplace Mystery: The Poisoned Girls
“It was a complete cover-up from start to finish. Therefore, why should you listen to a word they say?”
Imagine landing your dream job, only to find out it’s a death sentence. In this gripping episode of 'Weekly Infusion', Dr. Drew Pinsky and Dr. Bruce Heischober are joined by writer Kate to unravel a chilling medical mystery. They delve into the harrowing story of several young women who were unknowingly poisoned by their employer while working at what seemed like glamorous jobs. These teenagers faced dire consequences due to supposedly 'harmless' business practices that turned fatal.
The episode also touches on the legal history surrounding opium and the creation of OSHA, shedding light on how these regulations came to be. If you're fascinated by true crime, medical mysteries, or just want to hear about real-life heroism in the face of corporate negligence, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how these young women’s tragic story led to significant changes in workplace safety.
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