It’s been three years since East Palestine, Ohio residents lived through a train derailment and chemical burn that released more than one million pounds of vinyl chloride and other industrial chemicals into the air and water.
Residents have reported ongoing medical issues and federal rail safety legislation remains stalled.
What’s the status of the $600 million pledged by Norfolk Southern?
We're talking about all sides of the this issue this hour.
Guests:
- Jami Wallace, former East Palestine resident and co-founder, Chemically Impacted Communities Coalition
- Mindy Bish, managing partner, Keenan Law Firm
- Dr. Beatrice Golomb, professor of medicine, UC San Diego School of Medicine
- Antonio Diaz-Guy, village manager, East Palestine
- Abigail Bottar, reporter, Ideastream Public Media
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