432. Titanic: The Survivors (Part 6)

This podcast episode delves into the aftermath of the Titanic sinking, analyzing the diverse reactions and interpretations of the event across Britain and the United States. The hosts discuss the initial news coverage, contrasting the British narrative of national pride and heroism with the American focus on corporate negligence and the failings of big business. They examine the contrasting inquiries into the disaster, highlighting the British report's leniency towards White Star Line and the American investigation's populist condemnation of Ismay. The episode concludes by exploring the lasting cultural impact of the Titanic, its enduring metaphorical significance, and the lasting trauma experienced by many survivors. A specific example is the contrasting fates of Bruce Ismay, publicly shamed for surviving, and Captain Smith, celebrated posthumously for going down with the ship.