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Josh and Chuck introduce the Pinkerton Detective Agency, founded by Alan Pinkerton. They discuss its legendary status and its diverse history, including abolitionist work and later, union busting. The agency's reputation is complex, with Alan Pinkerton known for hyping his own exploits, making it difficult to discern fact from fiction. The hosts aim to explore the agency's story, acknowledging that most of what is known about them can be accepted at face value.
- The Pinkerton Detective Agency was led by Alan Pinkerton and known for being one of the first private detective agencies.
- The agency initially did abolitionist work, helping to free enslaved people.
- Alan Pinkerton was known to hype his own company and exploits, complicating the historical accuracy of the agency's story.
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