Derailment Disaster: Crisis in East Palestine

Ep. 06 - Final Thoughts

The creators of "Derailment Disaster: Crisis in East Palestine" share their thoughts about the town's current state and residents still fighting for clear answers. With introspection and frustration, they share their emotional journey telling this story, and making sure East Palestine, Ohio, isn't forgotten. And to be clear -- the story isn't over. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ep. 05 - Fighting Back

We talk to Jessica Conard who is an East Palestine resident leading the charge in the community for Justice for East Palestine -- a team of attorneys, Erin Brokovich, medical & scientific experts, and community members. We also speak with Misti Allison who teamed up with Jessica Conard during a visit to Washington, D.C. where they spoke to Congress shortly following the derailment. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ep. 04 - Health Implications

Residents of East Palestine, OH experienced acute symptoms such as headaches, sore throats, persistent coughing, and nausea. And, now, fear of increased rates of cancer in the decades to come after possible exposure to vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, ethylene glycol monobutyl ether, ethylhexyl acrylate, isobutylene, and dioxins. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ep. 03 - Environment Impact

From the air to the water, the question remains -- are residents safe? The EPA claims that the air and water are safe. An independent researcher and professor at Purdue University says his results show a different story. How will the toxic chemicals affect surrounding watersheds including private wells? See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Ep. 02 - Railroad Industry

We focus on the railroad industry's practices and the de-regulation that has led to a lack of safety measures within the industry. We talk to a former railroad worker who blew the whistle on Union Pacific, and the author of Bomb Trains which highlights the derailment of a train in Lac-Megantic, a small town in Quebec, Canada in 2013 that killed 47 people.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.