Ida Tarbell
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Ida Tarbell has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (May 2025). Key example of muckraking: her investigation of Standard Oil (via McClure’s) illustrates corporate malfeasance and builds support for regulation that intersects with…
Ida Minerva Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer, and lecturer. She was one of the leading muckrakers and reformers of the Progressive Era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was a pioneer of investigative journalism.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | May 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Investigative journalist and author |
| Affiliation | McClure's Magazine (noted contributor) |
Who talks about Ida Tarbell on podcasts?
Ida Tarbell came up; the most recent mention was May 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Ida Tarbell mentioned alongside?
Ida Tarbell is most often mentioned alongside Standard Oil Company and Samuel McClure.
Criticizes: Standard Oil Company
Affiliated with: Samuel McClure