This episode of Into the Mix, Season 2 is about a man who went to prison and then earned a law degree. Desmond Me started advocating for voting rights and criminal justice reform in Florida. Abigail Botard talks with an atmospheric chemist on what to do in the early stages of an environmental disaster.
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 by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and hosted by Noel King.
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