Desperate Acts of Capitalism Podcast

Content Warning: This episode contains descriptions of abuse, injuries, and deaths.

Disney theme parks are beloved by countless people around the world. But as Evan found out when he was a child, they contain a dark history of tragic, horrifying, and bizarre incidents within their walls. Today we'll explore that history, and discover an unsettling pattern that reveals how much Disney really values their guests.

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