Short showRules Written in Blood
Discover the tragic and shocking true stories behind the safety regulations and laws that shape our daily lives. From workplace accidents to public scandals, explore how human error led to strict policies and the unexpected consequences that followed. This is the history of the red tape designed to keep us safe.
Latest drops:
Abigail's Alliance: The Right to Try
How a lost lawsuit led to a nationwide policy change.
The Northridge Quake: Senate Bill 1953
The disaster that forced hospitals to be disaster-proof.
The Amber Hagerman Case: A Citizen's Alert
How a local tragedy sparked a nationwide lifesaver.
The Donora Smog: The Clean Air Act
How a deadly fog forced the US to regulate its air.
The Pemberton Mill: Building Codes
How a deadly structural failure created modern safety laws.
The Swill Milk Scandal: Pure Food Laws
How thousands of infant deaths sparked a food safety revolution.
The Jungle: The Pure Food and Drug Act
How a novel about labor rights created food safety laws.
The St. Francis Dam: Engineering Licensure
How one man's fatal error created dam safety laws.
The Henry Clay Fire: Steamboat Safety
A deadly race on the Hudson River forced new federal laws.
The Poisoned Salad: Food Safety Laws
How a cult's plot to win an election changed federal policy.