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, that’s exactly what happened.
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Feb 9
Who Hired Hackers to Target Climate Activists?
In 2015, news broke that Exxon’s own scientists had known for decades that burning fossil fuels was causing global warming. To raise awareness, climate activists launched a campaign called “Exxon Knew.” But almost immediately, they noticed something strange: their private emails ... Show More
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Jan 26
Clean Energy, Dirty Mines: The Dark Story of Congo Cobalt
The device you’re using to listen to this podcast almost certainly contains cobalt. It’s a vital component of rechargeable batteries, which are essential to electric vehicles, laptops, and smartphones. But most of the world’s known cobalt reserves are in the Democratic Republic o ... Show More
39m 21s
Nov 4
Deepwater Horizon | The Summer of Tears | 3
<p>When the Deepwater Horizon explodes on April 20, 2010, 11 men are killed, while the rest of the crew tries to escape the burning rig. In the days that follow, vast quantities of oil leak into the Gulf of Mexico. As the spill spreads, coastal communities struggle to deal with t ... Show More
36m 19s
Nov 11
Deepwater Horizon | The Insidious War | 4
<p>As oil continues to leak into the Gulf, BP claims it will “make it right”. But the company does everything they can to silence critics and hide the scale of the disaster. </p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign ... Show More
37m 19s
Sep 2025
The Plague in San Francisco | The Year of the Rat | 1
<p>When a deadly outbreak of bubonic plague hits San Francisco, a brilliant young bacteriologist named Joseph Kinyoun is tasked with stopping the spread. But as Kinyoun soon discovers, he is battling not just the disease, but a group of politicians more concerned about profits th ... Show More
39m 40s