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Podcast: Every Town
Episode: Riverside, CA - The Toxic Woman - Gloria Ramirez
Description: Riverside, California (1994) – The “Toxic Woman”: Conspiracy Theories Surrounding the Death of Gloria Ramirez In a previous era, the word ‘toxic’ primarily refered to poisonous waste, substances and chemicals. In recent years, the definition of the word has evolved to describe something very unpleasant and unacceptable, that causes harm and unhappiness. So a person, a relationship, a work atmosphere, a culture, or a social media platform can now be labeled as toxic. In fact, Oxford Dictionary declared ‘toxic’ as 2018’s “Word of the Year” for it reflected the ethos, mood, or preoccupations in 2018. But did you know that 23 years ago, American wo...