Untold History Revealed

EP 33 - The Truth About the Liebeck vs McDonald's Case

For decades, the case of Stella Liebeck vs. McDonald’s has been mocked as the ultimate “frivolous lawsuit.” But was it really?

In this episode, we uncover the full story behind the 1992 hot coffee case that sparked national outrage, corporate PR spin, and sweeping tort reform debates. What the headlines didn’t tell you may shock you. Stella Liebeck wasn’t just “clumsy.” She suffered third-degree burns, required skin grafts, and faced mounting medical bills after being served coffee heated to temperatures far beyond home-brewed standards.

So why did the media frame it as a punchline? What evidence was presented in court? And how did this case quietly reshape public opinion about civil lawsuits in America?

We break down:

• The real severity of Stella Liebeck’s injuries

• Internal corporate knowledge about serving temperatures

• The jury’s reasoning behind the damages awarded

• The difference between what was reported… and what actually happened

• How this case became a cultural myth

This isn’t just about hot coffee. It’s about media narratives, corporate responsibility, and how one elderly woman became the face of “lawsuit abuse.”

Was justice served—or was the public misled?

🎙️ Listen now and decide for yourself.

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EP 32 - 1893 Columbian Exposition - Details

In this episode, we will finish our series of our discussion about the 1893 Columbian Exposition—Chicago's World's Fair—and how it shaped American culture. This is episode 4 of a 4 part series, and we will be dicussing some of the details about the event. Check out our new project for "Our Haunted Travels" at https://youtube.com/panicdvideos as well.

EP 31- 1893 Columbian Exposition - Tragedies

In this episode, we will continue our series of our discussion about the 1893 Columbian Exposition—Chicago's World Fair—and how it shaped American Culture.   This is episode 3 of a 4 part series, and we will be dicussing some of the tragedies surrounding the fair.   Check out our new project for "Our Haunted Travels" at https://youtube.com/panicdvideos as well.

EP 30 - 1893 Columbian Exposition - America's Firsts

In this episode, we will continue our series of our discussion about the 1893 Columbian Exposition—Chicago's World Fair and how it shaped American Culture.   This is episode 2 of a 3 part series, and we will be dicussing the some of America's firsts that debuted at the fair. Check out our new project for "Our Haunted Travels" at https://youtube.com/panicdvideos as well.

EP 29 - 1893 Columbian Exposition - Visitors

We are back, Untold History Revealed fans; sorry for our absence. In this episode, we will begin our series of our discussion about the 1893 Columbian Exposition—Chicago's World Fair—and how it shaped American culture. This is episode 1 of a 3-part series, and we will be discussing the visitors who were at the fair. We plan to make it a goal to keep up with a new episode each week, Thursdays at 9 p.m. EST. Check out our new project for "Our Haunted Travels" at https://youtube.com/panicdvideos as well.

EP 28 - History of Red Ribbon Week

In this episode, we discuss the origins of "Red Ribbon Week" and how the movement is working to bring drug awareness and prevention to students across the country.

EP 27 - Was Holmes the Ripper

In this episode we discuss Jeff Mudgett's theory that his great-great-grandfather, H.H. Holmes, was in fact Jack the Ripper and some of the other potential suspects. We will go over the case and discuss some of the theories that are being highlighted on History's American Ripper, which is currently investigating Mudgett's theory.

EP 26 - The Wright Brothers Timeline and Controversy

In this episode, we will discuss the timeline related to the Wright brothers and some of the controversy surrounding the recognition of their first flight and the first-ever reported aviation fatality of a guest.

EP 25 - Lindberg a Hero with a Tragedy - Part 2 of 2

In this episode, we will continue our discussion about one of our nation's heroes, Charles Lindbergh, and the tragedy that surrounded his life.  Marianne has some detailed information about the case as we dive deep into the kidnapping and murder of his son. This is part 2 of 2.

EP 24 - Lindberg a Hero with a Tragedy - Part 1 of 2

In this episode, we will discuss one of our nation's heroes, Charles Lindbergh, and the tragedy that surrounded his life.  Marianne has some detailed information about the case as we dive deep into the kidnapping and murder of his son. This is part 1 of 2.