2001 Anthrax Attacks | Diving Into the Amerithrax Investigation

Investigating the post-9/11 bioterror attacks that had people afraid to open their mail: The 2001 Anthrax Attacks. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, & more: http://www.redwebpod.com Weeks after September 11th, letters laced with a mysterious powder began arriving at newsrooms and Senate offices. The powder was quickly identified as anthrax and in just days, five people died and 17 others were left ill. The investigation spiraled into one of the most complex and controversial in FBI history. Today, we examine the infamous 2001 Anthrax Attacks. Sensitive topics: suicide, bioterrorism, terrorism, political themes Our sponsors: Shady Rays - Go to http://shadyrays.com and use code REDWEB to get 35% off polarized sunglasses.Shopify - Go to http://shopify.com/redweb to sign up for your $1-per-month trial period.Huel - Go to http://huel.com and use code REDWEB to get 15% off your first order (min. $75 or more).This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp - go to http://betterhelp.com/redweb to get 10% off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices