Art by Camilla Franklin
Ida Tarbell
Ida Tarbell was a leading muckraker and pioneer of investigative journalism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries who took down one of the most powerful monopolies in history with the power of her pen. Learn more in today’s episode featuring a new hip hop song and special guests!
Extension Activity for Educators
Every episode features an extension activity with an activity for kids to celebrate our unsung heroes and learn more of their history! Today’s activity features an “interview” between Nimene and John D. Rockefeller about corruption, discussion questions, and an opportunity for kids go report their own stories!
Click on the image or button below for the full activity!
Special Guests:
Susan Orlean
American journalist, television writer, and bestselling author of The Orchid Thief and The Library Book. She has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992, and has contributed articles to many magazines including Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside.
Sophia
Sophia is a 15-year-old from Denver who loves to write!
“Ida Tarbell” song was composed by Dan Foster, Produced by MOZIAH and Eric Gersen
