Karen Silkwood was exposed to dangerous levels of plutonium in November 1974. After discovering contamination on her body, she found that it had spread throughout her skin and lungs, with dangerously high levels in both. But the situation worsened. The contamination had spread to her personal life as well. Levels of plutonium were found in her apartment that were so high, all of her belongings had to be destroyed. Her activism against unsafe working conditions made her a target. In the final days it became clear that Silkwood's contamination had not been accidental. The extent of Silkwood’s contamination and the calculated risks taken by those in power would ultimately become a key part of her tragic story.

This episode was written by Cathy O’Neal.

Silkwood is produced, researched, and narrated by Erica Lee.

Additional research by Aimee Worley. Edited and produced by Vincent Strange.
Artwork is by Erica Lee and theme music is by Brightside Studio.

For more information about the podcast, including sources, please visit GoneCold.com/Silkwood  

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