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Podcast: The Alarmist
Episode: The Aftermath: Halloween Candy Hysteria
Description: On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with expert Joel Best about the hysteria around poisoned Halloween candy. Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware and author of “The Razor Blade in the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends,” Joel has been researching reports of Halloween candy tampering since 1985. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join Rebecca to put a pin (or razor blade?) in this cultural alarm. Or should we call it a false alarm? We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who you think i...