On February 3rd, a train derailed right outside of East Palestine, Ohio. Toxic substances were released into the air, thousands of gallons of oil leaked into the ground, and the residents of the town feel they have been forgotten. This week, activists Justin Garner and Emily Wright join Jonathan to talk about what’s happened in the eight months since the dis ... Show More
Jul 15
From Conservative Christian Pop Singer to to LGBTQ+ Ally | The Education of Julianna Glasse
Can someone really change their mind? This week on Getting Better, Jonathan sits down with singer, author, speaker, and activist Julianna Glasse to look at what it means to question everything you’ve ever believed. Julianna opens up about growing up in an evangelical Christian co ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 13
Trying the Viral Smoked Salmon, Mifepristone Access, the first Spelling Bee | ICYMI
ICYMI: This week: our first official TME Spelling Bee, Producer Nathanael learns the Tin whistle, we try the viral smoked salmon, talk GLP-1 & Cannabis usage, cover Mifepristone Access in the US over at the Jonathan Van News Desk, and drop this week’s Hot B*tch of the Week. The M ... Show More
30 m
Mar 2023
East Palestine and Beyond
Earlier this February a train carrying dangerous chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. In today's episode, the guys explore what happened, why, and what it means for the future.They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-r ... Show More
1h 5m
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
Oct 2023
Live Show: Storytelling for Justice—East Palestine (w/ Chris & Jessica Albright)
<p>The derailment of a Norfolk Southern freight train in East Palestine , Ohio, on Feb. 3 of this year, and the subsequent "controlled release" and burnoff of toxic vinyl chloride, is one of the most catastrophic and devastating industrial accidents in our country's history, and ... Show More
45m 15s
Feb 2023
Just how dangerous is the Ohio train crash?
The derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals has residents of East Palestine, Ohio fearing for their health and safety. Two weeks after the incident, many feel like they have more questions than answers.
This episode was produced by Amanda Lewellyn and Avishay Artsy, edited ... Show More
25m 22s
Jul 2025
The “Bomb Train” That Devastated an Ohio Town
Massive, poorly regulated trains carrying hazardous chemicals travel through American towns, cities and suburbs every day. It’s only a matter of time before one derails, with disastrous consequences. And on February 3, 2023, in the tight-knit community of East Palestine, Ohio, th ... Show More
39m 59s
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
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
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