149 - The Molly Maguires

Published: Dec. 21, 2021, 5 a.m.

b'

The Molly Maguires were an Irish secret society from the 19th century what were know for vigilantism against authority figures deemed to have wronged the people.\\xa0 The are most famous for their involvement in the labor conflicts over the conditions of immigrant laborers in late 19th century Pennsylvania.\\xa0 However, were the Molly Maguires really a threat or was their existence made up to excuse local bosses in crushing a new formed labor union?\\xa0 Check out this week's podcast and find out.

'