On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio starting a fire which spewed toxic fumes into the air, driving surrounding residents out of their homes. Since then, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a legally binding notice ordering Norfolk Southern to handle and pay for all ne ... Show More
May 15
Taylor Swift, Trademark Law, & AI
The rise of artificial intelligence has created new legal challenges around identity and consent, especially for public figures like Taylor Swift. In response, Taylor has recently taken matters into her own hands by filing trademark applications to protect her voice and image fro ... Show More
32m 13s
Apr 24
Voting & Election Law: Current Issues Ahead of the 2026 Midterm Elections
As the 2026 midterm elections inch closer and closer, controversial issues surrounding voting have become the focus of a national debate. Voter identification laws, mail-in voting, redistricting, and election security are just some of the current issues ahead of the elections. On ... Show More
35m 56s
Mar 2023
The East Palestine, Ohio Train Derailment: Transporting Chemicals & the Environment
On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio starting a fire which spewed toxic fumes into the air, driving surrounding residents out of their homes. Since then, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued ... Show More
32m 4s
Mar 2023
How a Derailed Train Galvanized an Ohio Town, and Congress
<p>On Feb. 3, a nearly two-mile long freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed near East Palestine, Ohio, a town of about 4,700 people.</p><p>The railroad company and local officials decided to do a chemical burn to neutralize the cargo, but as a giant plume of black sm ... Show More
27m 11s
May 2023
East Palestine, 100 Days Later (w/ Ashley McCollum, Kayla Miller, & Christina Siceloff)
<p>It's been over 100 days since the catastrophic derailment of a Norfolk Southern train carrying over 100,000 gallons of toxic materials occurred in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb 3. Since then, residents of East Palestine and the surrounding area in Ohio and Pennsylvania have had ... Show More
1h 14m
Jan 2020
The Swing Issue That Could Win a Swing State
<p>Three Rust Belt swing states are critical to winning the presidency this year — Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. In Pennsylvania, there is one issue that could be decisive: fracking natural gas.</p><p>Opposition to fracking could be fatal for a candidate in the state, yet ... Show More
31m 46s