Karen Silkwood's Death
Was Karen Silkwood silenced for exposing the truth?
4.8 (21)
65 mins
Explore the courageous journey of Karen Silkwood as she uncovers dangerous safety flaws in a nuclear plant. Discover the risks she faced while exposing hidden truths about plutonium contamination. Learn about the mysterious circumstances surrounding her tragic death and the fight for justice.
Ep 1:
The Body, The Plutonium, The Silence
A whistleblower's mangled body, mysterious plutonium contamination, and vanished documents open a decades-old mystery that begins with Karen Silkwood's explosive allegations against Kerr-McGee.
Ep 2:
A Fatal Drive Into Doubt
Karen never made it to her meeting with a journalist—her fatal crash raises immediate questions as investigators uncover evidence that contradicts the official story of a sleepy driver.
Discussions (17)
Seth
Level 3 · 9 mo agoThe settlement was a bargain for Kerr-McGee. Paying out a wrongful death claim is often cheaper than retrofitting a nuclear plant. Grim efficiency.
Joan
Level 8 · 9 mo agoGeez. It’s crazy they used her mental health to silence her. Corporations don't care about us! 🤦🏾♀️
Paul
Level 5 · 8 mo agoNo skid marks and rear dents? She absolutely got pitted coz the Corp needed the docs gone.
