Empire Files The Most Toxic Place in America w/ Joshua Frank
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Nov 26, 2022 Joshua Frank, author of 'ATOMIC DAYS: The Untold Story of the Most Toxic Place in America', joins Abby Martin and Mike Prysner to discuss the Hanford nuclear reservation and its connection to nuclear weapons and power. They explore the lack of awareness and intentional obfuscation surrounding Hanford, the role of Federal Protective Forces, challenges in site remediation, the symbiotic relationship between nuclear power and weapons, concerns about nuclear power plant operation and potential disaster sites, and the dangers of radiation and the insufficient regulation of nuclear energy. This podcast sheds light on America's ticking nuclear time bomb.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Hidden Dangers and Lack of Awareness at Hanford
04:28 • 21min
The Federal Protective Forces and a Whistleblower's Story
25:15 • 2min
Remediation of the Hanford Nuclear Site
27:12 • 10min
The Connection Between Nuclear Power and Nuclear Weapons
37:31 • 16min
The Operation of Nuclear Power Plants and Potential Disaster Sites
53:50 • 2min
The Dangers of Radiation and Nuclear Power
55:32 • 10min