In this episode, I explore the tragic events of the 1981 Hyatt Regency Walkway collapse in Kansas City. What started as a celebration turned into a nightmare, as two elevated walkways gave way, killing 114 people and injuring hundreds more. We break down the engineering failures, the aftermath, and how this disaster reshaped building regulations across the U.S. Join me as we uncover the causes behind one of the most devastating structural collapses in American history and its lasting impact.
Don't forget to comment, like, and subscribe!
💌 Got a story suggestion or listener tale? Send it to:
theMondayNightRevue@gmail.com🛍️ Grab your podcast merch
here☕ Support the show or buy me a coffee/book
here📚 Check out my book recommendations
here🎧 For ad-free episodes, minisodes, and extra content, visit
PatreonSources for this epsidoe include:
KMBC 9 Chronicle ‘The Skywalk Tapes’ on YouTube
Interesting Engineering.com
Npr.org article by Joe Hernandez
Become a supporter of this podcast:
https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-monday-night-revue--4921180/support.
Don't miss an episode - follow, comment, like, and share!
Connect with me on social media @themondaynightrevue or email at themondaynightrevue@gmail.com.
Written and edited by Corinna Harrod with Holly Clarke. Artwork by Jessica Holmes.
Music: "The Mooche" by Duke Ellington (1928).
