Nicole Deziel II
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East Palestine’s Unfinished Business: A Town Still Fighting for Truth and Health
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In this episode of Exposure, we unpack the tense and revealing town hall meeting that unfolded in East Palestine more than two years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment and subsequent chemical burn. With EPA officials, village leadership, and local residents in the room, the conversation swung between technical updates, government assurances, and raw community outrage. What emerged wasn’t just a summary of cleanup efforts—it was a portrait of a town still deeply fractured, still searching for answers, and still demanding accountability. Disclaimer: Exposure is an editorial...
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Exposure Episode 8 – A Family Uprooted: The Williamson’s Story of Fracking’s Silent Toll
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In Exposure Episode 7, we sit down with Bob and Darlene Williamson—lifelong residents of Jefferson County, Ohio—whose quiet country life has been upended by the rapid encroachment of oil and gas infrastructure. Their story is not one of opposition to energy development, but a deeply personal account of how fracking infrastructure—particularly compressor stations—can devastate a family's health, property, and peace of mind. What unfolds is a raw, emotional portrait of forced sacrifice in the name of industry profit.
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Exposure Episode 7 – Tracking Toxicity: Fracking’s Impact with Dr. Nicole Deziel
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Deziel, Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health, to explore her groundbreaking research on the health impacts of fracking and petrochemical development. From growing up near cancer clusters in Long Island to leading a pivotal study in Barnesville, Ohio, Dr. Deziel shares what led her to become one of the nation’s top exposure scientists. We dig into: The hidden chemicals in our water and air The link between fracking and plastics What her studies reveal about cancer, birth defects, and environmental injustice The...
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Executive Order on Energy Development
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In this episode of Exposure, hosts Stuart and Jill break down a crucial development: the newly signed energy executive order. With the beginning of 2025 ushering in a new administration, this executive order frames energy development as a national security emergency, opening the door to major changes in how energy projects are approved and implemented. This conversation is a cursory look into the implications of this decision, its potential consequences for landowners, the environment, and the broader conversation around energy independence.
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Exposure Episode 6: Radioactive Secrets with Justin Nobel and Richard Cummins, Part 2
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Join us for Part 2 of our eye-opening conversation with investigative journalist Justin Nobel and oilfield veteran Richard as we dive even deeper into the hidden truths of the oil and gas industry. From radioactive waste spreading on farmlands to the shocking health impacts on workers and communities, this episode uncovers the untold stories of an industry operating in the shadows. Learn about the real consequences of fracking, the disturbing practices surrounding toxic waste disposal, and why promises of prosperity often leave communities worse off. If you care about clean water,...
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Exposure Episode 5: Sean O'Leary
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How has the fracking boom impacted Appalachia? In this eye-opening episode of the Exposure Podcast, we speak with Sean O’Leary, a leading researcher and expert on economic development in the Ohio River Valley. Sean breaks down the hard data that challenges the narrative that oil and gas are economic saviors for the region. From job losses to population declines in the top 22 gas-producing counties, we uncover the untold story of economic realities, environmental exploitation, and how communities can rebui
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Exposure Episode 4: Industry Insider - Part 1
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Exposure Episode 4 - Industry Insider Part 1: Understanding the Hidden Dangers of Oil and Gas Fracking Waste In this eye-opening episode of Exposure, co-hosts Jill Hunkler and Stuart Day interview investigative journalist Justin Nobel and former oil industry truck driver Richard Cummings to reveal the dangerous, often hidden realities of fracking waste. They delve into the toxic and radioactive elements found in waste produced by oil and gas extraction and uncover the alarming health and environmental impac
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Exposure Episode 3: Ohio River Valley Institute’s New Pennsylvania Poll Revelations –with Ben Hunkler
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The Ohio River Valley Institute has just released a new survey which reveals that 9 in 10 Pennsylvania voters support stricter regulations on fracking. That includes things like requiring companies to disclose what sort of chemicals they're using in their drilling operations, requiring safer transport of fracking waste, increasing setback distances between new fracking wells and schools and hospitals, and also increasing air monitoring near fracking wells, compressor stations and other infrastructure. Inves
info_outlineGo on a journey with us to West Virginia’s Chemical Valley to visit our friend and the Ohio River Valley Director for Beyond Petrochemicals - Alex Cole.
This episode takes listeners to the confluence of the Kanawha and Ohio Rivers, where the discussion centers around the rich history of West Virginia including being the birthplace of the petrochemical industry, and with a focus on halting its expansion.