In 1916, a bomb exploded on Market Street during a Preparedness Day parade, killing ten people and wounding dozens more in one of San Francisco's most significant acts of political terror. This episode dives into the pre-WWI climate that made San Francisco a flashpoint, the controversial convictions that followed, and the lasting impact on labor and civil liberties in the city. If you're fascinated by San Francisco history, early 20th-century radicalism, or wrongful conviction stories, this episode is a gripping piece of American history you may never have heard.
