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East Palestine Train Disaster
07:57 - 17:38 (09:41)
A train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio causing a fiery scene resembling Chernobyl. The panel discusses the impact of the disaster on the community and the rail industry's responsibility for it.
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The hosts discuss the recent news story about a $400,000 missile missing a target and hitting a nearby balloon, and the lack of intelligent coverage in modern news media.
07:57 - 08:24 (00:27)
Summary
The hosts discuss the recent news story about a $400,000 missile missing a target and hitting a nearby balloon, and the lack of intelligent coverage in modern news media.
ChapterEast Palestine Train Disaster
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The news media uses fear to captivate its audience, but often fails to report on the truly important and frightening events happening in the world.
08:24 - 09:21 (00:57)
Summary
The news media uses fear to captivate its audience, but often fails to report on the truly important and frightening events happening in the world.
ChapterEast Palestine Train Disaster
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio is causing concern due to its resemblance to a Chernobyl-esque atmosphere.
09:21 - 10:51 (01:30)
Summary
A train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio is causing concern due to its resemblance to a Chernobyl-esque atmosphere. In this podcast, a panel of experts discuss the incident and the rail industry's responsibility for the disaster.
ChapterEast Palestine Train Disaster
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
A train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed due to a faulty braking system that had been producing sparks for miles leading up to the incident.
10:51 - 13:33 (02:41)
Summary
A train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed due to a faulty braking system that had been producing sparks for miles leading up to the incident. The train's braking system was also a concern due to it being a Civil War era design, slowing down the emergency stopping of the train.
ChapterEast Palestine Train Disaster
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The EPA downplayed the impact of chemicals in the air, soil, and water after plastics factory fire in Ohio, despite evidence of wildlife and fish dying, and the chemicals being powerful carcinogens.
13:33 - 16:04 (02:31)
Summary
The EPA downplayed the impact of chemicals in the air, soil, and water after plastics factory fire in Ohio, despite evidence of wildlife and fish dying, and the chemicals being powerful carcinogens.
ChapterEast Palestine Train Disaster
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The story of toxic exposure and authorities understating its threat has been repeating itself for years, creating a pressing need for more proactive measures in dealing with the issue.
16:04 - 17:38 (01:34)
Summary
The story of toxic exposure and authorities understating its threat has been repeating itself for years, creating a pressing need for more proactive measures in dealing with the issue.