David and Rachel delve into the scintillating world of insurance and discuss how the political and economic environment of the '70s and '80s led to unaffordable premiums in the US insurance market.

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Episode 216 - The 1980s Liability Insurance Crisis

David and Rachel discuss a 2001 "warning" earthquake in the Pacific Northwest. Script by Thomas.

Episode 444: The 2001 Nisqually Earthquake

David and Rachel discuss the history of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve.

Episode 443: Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve (New Year's Partysode)

David and Rachel discuss the time the U.S. Air Force almost nuked North Carolina.

Episode 442: The Goldsboro B-52 Crash (Christmas Miraclesode)

David and Rachel go back to ABT's roots to discuss a nightclub fire with multiple repercussions.

Episode 441 : The Club Colectiv Fire

David and Rachel discuss a ski show gone wrong that could have gone even worse. Script by Corey.

Episode 440: The 1996 SeaWorld Ohio Ski Show Accident

David and Rachel discuss the chain events of poor decisions that cause the Saudia Flight 163 disaster.

Episode 439: Saudia Flight 163

David and Rachel conclude the story of Ada Blackjack and Wrangel Island. Script by Nicole.

Episode 438: The Wrangel Island Fiasco, Part Two

David and Rachel discuss a rogue attempt to colonize Wrangel Island. Script by Nicole.

Episode 437: The Wrangel Island Fiasco, Part One

50 years ago today the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald met its tragic demise.

Disasterversary Re-Release: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Episode 028)

David and Rachel discuss amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and dignity at all stages of life. This is a heavy one; please listen with care and skip if needed.

Episode 436: ALS

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All Bad Things is a weekly podcast about accidents, tragedies, natural disasters and other anxiety fuel. Hosted by wry GenXer David and bleeding-heart Millenial Rachel. Trigger warning for everything possible.