Guide to Nellie Bly and Ten Days in a Madhouse
Send us a textIn the late 19th century rumors had been spreading about the deplorable conditions in the countries mental institutions. A young woman, journalist Nelly Bly would fake insanity, have herself committed to the most notoriously dangerous asylum, and report her findings. This act of bravery would shine a light on the horrific conditions, and would create what we know now as investigative journalism. Join Dave and Greg as they discuss the true account of Nelly Bly’s “Ten Days in a Ma...