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Jun 7 2011

How the Underground Railroad Worked

35 min 2 movies discussed
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As early as 1786, groups assembled to help slaves escape lives of bondage. And, as the 19th century progressed, the emergent Underground Railroad grew more sophisticated in aiding escaped slaves. But how did it work? Join Josh and Chuck to learn more.

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Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating and heroic network known as the Underground Railroad, exploring how this secret system helped enslaved people escape to freedom in the mid-1800s. They break down the intricate workings of the railroad - from field agents and conductors to station masters and the dangerous routes that often led all the way to Canada. The hosts also highlight legendary figures like Harriet Tubman while debunking some common myths about who actually ran these dangerous rescue operations.


Movies Discussed

Hey Dude
Hey Dude
1989
★ 6.8
"We're going to use Hey Dude as our jumping off point — Mentioned at the very end as a jumping off point for discussing the 90s decade."
This American Life
This American Life
2007
★ 8.7
"The production value fails in comparison to this American life — Chuck was reading listener feedback that compared their podcast unfavorably to This American Life's production quality." — Chuck

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