The Daily How a Derailed Train Galvanized an Ohio Town, and Congress
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Mar 6, 2023 
Emily Cochrane, a National correspondent for The New York Times, sheds light on the East Palestine train derailment and its profound impact. She discusses how a chemical burn raised significant health and environmental concerns, prompting anger from residents. The podcast delves into the bipartisan political response, highlighting disputes over accountability and the push for stricter rail safety regulations. Cochrane also shares personal stories from locals facing potential stigma, illustrating the lasting effects of the crisis on their community and livelihoods.
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East Palestine Derailment
- A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, after a wheel bearing overheated.
- Officials chose a controlled burn, resulting in a massive black plume of smoke, raising health concerns.
Mistrust and Fear
- The controlled burn shifted the focus from the derailment to the long-term health consequences of the chemical plume.
- Residents struggle to reconcile official test results with observed environmental issues and health problems.
A Beekeeper's Worry
- Mike McKim, a beekeeper in East Palestine, worries about the safety of his bees and his children playing outside.
- He expresses a sense of loss for the simple joys of outdoor life now tainted by the chemical burn.