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Group of highly stable, non-flammable silicate minerals with a fibrous structure

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NWCZradio's Down The Rabbit Hole
What is Asbestos?

NWCZradio's Down The Rabbit Hole

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 55:41


What is asbestos and why was it in everything? Come with Brandon down the rabbit hole about the "Miracle Mineral"

Middle of Somewhere w/Chad Daniels and Cy Amundson
Shawshank on a Plane and Asbestos

Middle of Somewhere w/Chad Daniels and Cy Amundson

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 44:07


This week, Cy goes to Georgia and Chad renovates the cabin!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Chad Daniels (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@ThatChadDaniels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) is a Dad, Comedian, and pancake lover. With over 750 million streams of his 5 albums to date, his audio plays are in the 99th percentile in comedy and music on Pandora alone, averaging over 1MM per week. Chad's previous album, Footprints on the Moon was the most streamed comedy album of 2017, and he has 6 late-night appearances and a Comedy Central Half Hour under his belt. Cy Amundson (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@CyAmundson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) With appearances on Conan, Adam Devine's House Party, and Comedy Central's This is Not Happening, Cy Amundson is fast-proving himself in the world of standup comedy. After cutting his teeth at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis, has since appeared on Family Guy and American Dad and as a host on ESPN's SportsCenter on Snapchat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RNZ: Morning Report
Kmart to pay Christchurch couple $15k to cover asbestos costs

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 5:29


Kmart has been ordered to pay a Christchurch couple just over 15 thousand dollars to cover costs incurred by removing asbestos-contaminated play sand from their home. In November last year, Kmart issued a recall notice for some coloured play sand products after testing found asbestos - prompting many family homes, daycares and schools to undergo intense cleaning processes. Gemma Rasmussen - from Consumer NZ believes it's the first Disputes Tribunal ruling about recalled children's sand. One of the successful complainants, Elle Chrisp, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Smiley Morning Show
The New Asbestos

Smiley Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2026 7:48


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Johnjay & Rich On Demand
Today's candy could be tomorrow's asbestos!

Johnjay & Rich On Demand

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 4:22 Transcription Available


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Slacker & Steve
Full show - Wednesday | Back to school scaries | News or Nope - The Traitors, Travis Kelce, and Claude | What's the next asbestos? | OPP - My husband tells his mom EVERYTHING | Slacker *IS* joining a cult??? | Moral compass test | Are colleges making it

Slacker & Steve

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 77:55


Full show - Wednesday | Back to school scaries | News or Nope - The Traitors, Travis Kelce, and Claude | What's the next asbestos? | OPP - My husband tells his mom EVERYTHING | Slacker *IS* joining a cult??? | Moral compass test | Are colleges making it too easy for freshmen? | DIY or DI-Don't? | Erin noticed something weird at the gym | Stupid stories www.instagram.com/theslackershow www.instagram.com/askslacker www.instagram.com/ericasheaaa www.instagram.com/thackiswack www.instagram.com/radioerin

Holmberg's Morning Sickness
08-12-26 - BR - WED - Poll Asks What Will Be Todays Asbestos In 20 Years - Survey Asks If You've Corrected Cashiers On Errors In Your Favor - Survey Asks How Often You Wash Your Bath Towels

Holmberg's Morning Sickness

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 31:40


Link Up w/The Morning Sickness Digitally All Over:Instagram: @hms_98_official, @bosskupd, @bretvesely, @dickToledoX/Twitter: @HMSon98, @DickToledo, @bretveselyFacebook: @HMSKUPDYouTube: @hmspodcast9320, @98kupdRequest/Call in/Wakeup Song line:(IN AZ) 602.585.9800More HMS: www.holmbergpodcast.com, www.98kupd.comEmail: dtoledo@98kupd.com, bvesely@98kupd.com, bbogen@98kupd.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show
Hour 4: The Rock Is Singing!

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 33:45


Olivia Rodrigo's all-women music festival set times are out. The Rock is getting into music - let's take a listen! Oh wait, it's actually kinda good. Rod Stewart has cancelled his tour. This is probably the right call. What's going on with Tony Romo? What's this generation's Asbestos? Well, it's probably microplastics, right?

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show
08-12 Full Show

Sarah and Vinnie Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 170:11


Hour 1: Send us your big chunky problems: BadAdvice97@gmail.com! GenZ is saving movie theaters! Here are the 10 biggest movies of the year so far. Pro tip: Become best friends with your kids' friends' parents! Matthew Stafford owes back taxes. The dining manager may be the most important member of the household. How many times should you use a towel? Then, Vinnie poses a hypothetical that reveals a side to Sarah we have never seen! Hour 2: Trouble in paradise for Taylor and Travis? Well, at least for their pets. It turns out Brad Pitt partied with Beck at Taylor's wedding. Vinnie hopes he really does have it under control. Don't worry, Conor McGregor is capitalizing on the discussion. Henry Winkler says his parents were embarrassed by him until he succeeded. Sarah and Bob try to convince Vinnie to go to Iceland. A hair care brand is rolling a giant ball of hair through New York City. A high school football player found a venomous snake IN HIS HELMET! Hour 3: Let's Bridge The Gap! It's Sarah and Vinnie's weekly battle of the generations. Bob's already talking a big game, hopefully listener Olivia can deliver! Or, will Nicole pull off the highly coveted 3-peat for GenX?! By the way, if you've ever wanted to be a contestant, email Matty: SarahandVinnie@audacy.com. Then, shoutout to all the forgotten middle children out there. Maybe ease your sorrows with some records today. Remember when walkmen were SO convenient? Vinnie makes a case for letting kids learn to do things for themselves. BTW, this stuff is DANGEROUS! Do you say something if a cashier forgets to ring something up? Hour 4: Olivia Rodrigo's all-women music festival set times are out. The Rock is getting into music - let's take a listen! Oh wait, it's actually kinda good. Rod Stewart has cancelled his tour. This is probably the right call. What's going on with Tony Romo? What's this generation's Asbestos? Well, it's probably microplastics, right?

Frosty, Heidi and Frank Podcast
Heidi and Frank - 08/12/26

Frosty, Heidi and Frank Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026


Topics discussed on today's show: National Middle Child Day, Space News, No Fail Semester, Dumb Questions, Pop History Quiz, Ebola Outbreak, Undercover Cops, Music News, Hydrogen Powered Speed Record, Asbestos of the Future, Soft Drink News, Times to use a Towel, Angie Everhart, and Apologies.

Slacker & Steve
What's the next asbestos?

Slacker & Steve

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 5:42


What are we going to eventually find out is actually really bad for us?

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona
08-12-26 - BR - WED - Poll Asks What Will Be Todays Asbestos In 20 Years - Survey Asks If You've Corrected Cashiers On Errors In Your Favor - Survey Asks How Often You Wash Your Bath Towels

Holmberg's Morning Sickness - Arizona

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 31:40


Link Up w/The Morning Sickness Digitally All Over:Instagram: @hms_98_official, @bosskupd, @bretvesely, @dickToledoX/Twitter: @HMSon98, @DickToledo, @bretveselyFacebook: @HMSKUPDYouTube: @hmspodcast9320, @98kupdRequest/Call in/Wakeup Song line:(IN AZ) 602.585.9800More HMS: www.holmbergpodcast.com, www.98kupd.comEmail: dtoledo@98kupd.com, bvesely@98kupd.com, bbogen@98kupd.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group
The Environmental Risk Your Clients May Not See Coming

Placing You First Insurance Podcast by CRC Group

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 29:44 Transcription Available


Fewer EPA headlines can feel like a green light, but environmental liability does not disappear when oversight fades. We sit down with CRC environmental specialists Harrison Scheider and Dustin Helmenstein to unpack the biggest misconception we hear from insureds and even seasoned agents: “less regulation means less environmental risk.” The laws that create liability largely remain, and the pollution exclusion in GL and property policies can turn an everyday incident into a painful coverage surprise.We dig into what makes environmental claims so tricky, and along the way, we connect the dots for common insured profiles including contractors, manufacturers, real estate owners, habitational and hotel risks, healthcare, and municipalities, plus what faster permitting and accelerated construction can change on the ground.To keep it practical, we share four questions retail agents can use right now to uncover exposures early, create better renewal conversations, and avoid relying on limited GL endorsements that are not true affirmative pollution coverage. If you want a clearer, more confident way to talk environmental insurance, pollution liability, and coverage gaps with clients, hit play and take notes.  Visit REDYIndex.com for critical pricing analysis and a snapshot of the marketplace.Do you want to take your career to the next level? Join #TeamCRC to get access to best-in-class tools, data, exclusive programs, and more! Send your resume to resumes@crcgroup.com today!

Formerly Known As
Alleged Asbestos (Feat. Trent)

Formerly Known As

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 49:43


Trent is back and adequetly roofed. VHS: Spiderman: Brand New Day.and Seth's weird massage. Rate Us ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Apple Podcasts!Connect With The Show: Follow Us On Instagram Follow Us On Twitter Follow Us On TikTok Visit Us On The Web  

Let's Get Legal
Vogelzang Law: Navigating Illinois asbestos cases with Attorney Michelle Pawlowski

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026


Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss the current state of asbestos litigation, why cases are moving so quickly through the courts, and what makes Illinois so unique for asbestos cases.

Let's Get Legal
Vogelzang Law: The current state of asbestos litigation

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2026


Michelle T. Pawlowski, Litigation Associate Attorney at Vogelzang Law, joins Jon Hansen on Let’s Get Legal to discuss the current state of asbestos litigation, why cases are moving so quickly through the courts, and what makes Illinois so unique for asbestos cases.

Resources Risk & Insurance Podcast
Environmental Strategist Podcast: Dirt, Dust, and Environmental Liabilities for Contractors

Resources Risk & Insurance Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 47:45


Contractors face environmental exposures that can lead to costly claims, coverage disputes, project delays, cleanup expenses, legal defense costs, and third-party liability. In this episode of the Environmental Strategist Podcast, presented in partnership with the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance, Brooks Bunbury is joined by Christopher Pell, Senior Underwriting Manager with Intact Insurance, Midwest and Eastern Environmental Division, to explore real-world contractor pollution liability claims and the environmental insurance solutions that can help protect businesses. The conversation examines current environmental insurance market conditions, growth in contractor pollution liability coverage, and the types of claims carriers are seeing across the construction and contracting space. Examples include mold from an improperly installed HVAC system, asbestos-contaminated demolition debris, underground utility strikes, fuel line leaks, stormwater runoff, liquid asphalt spills, illicit dumping, vapor intrusion, and aging underground storage tanks. Listeners will also learn how Contractors Pollution Liability (CPL), site pollution coverage, transportation pollution liability, underground storage tank coverage, and related environmental insurance products may respond to exposures that are often excluded or limited under general liability, commercial auto, or property policies. The episode also offers practical underwriting insights for agents and brokers, including why project lists, loss runs, financial stability, health and safety practices, and well-drafted contracts matter when placing environmental coverage. This episode is ideal for insurance agents, brokers, risk managers, contractors, and environmental insurance professionals who want to better understand contractor pollution exposures, coverage gaps, and the importance of environmental financial assurance. Key Topics Environmental liabilities facing contractors Current environmental insurance market conditions Growth trends in contractor pollution liability (CPL) Mold claims and water intrusion exposures Asbestos contamination and demolition risks Fuel spills, leaking tanks, and underground utility strikes Vapor intrusion, silica, PFAS, and stormwater runoff Contractor Pollution Liability (CPL) coverage Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) and site pollution coverage Transportation Pollution Liability coverage Underground Storage Tank (UST) risks and insurance considerations Legal defense costs in environmental claims Contractual environmental insurance requirements Environmental financial assurance programs Underwriting best practices for contractors How pollution coverage can provide a competitive bidding advantage Key Takeaways Environmental exposures exist for nearly every contractor, not just environmental specialists. Excavation, demolition, HVAC, plumbing, utility installation, roofing, and transportation operations can all trigger costly pollution claims. Standard general liability policies often contain pollution exclusions that leave contractors uninsured for significant environmental losses. Contractor Pollution Liability (CPL) coverage can address cleanup costs, bodily injury, property damage, business interruption, natural resource damages, and legal defense costs. Mold continues to be a major source of environmental claims affecting contractors across multiple trades. Underground utility strikes, fuel releases, asbestos discoveries, and stormwater runoff can quickly generate six- and seven-figure losses. Transportation Pollution Liability fills important coverage gaps that may not be addressed by commercial auto policies. Aging underground storage tanks present increasing risk and may become more difficult and expensive to insure over time. Strong safety programs, favorable loss histories, stable finances, and well-written contracts can improve underwriting outcomes and pricing. Contractors can use pollution liability coverage as a differentiator when competing for projects that require environmental financial assurance.   Want to build stronger environmental risk and insurance expertise? Enroll in the Certified Environmental Strategist, Self-Paced Online Course from the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance. This four-hour, on-demand course helps insurance professionals better understand environmental exposures, coverage solutions, and risk management strategies. Start learning on your schedule and earn your Certified Environmental Strategist certification.   Focusing exclusively on risk management and insurance professional development, the Risk & Insurance Education Alliance provides a practical advantage at every career stage, positioning our participants and their clients for confidence and success.

Let's Get Legal
Vogelzang Law: Navigating asbestos and talc claims

Let's Get Legal

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026


Christian Luciano Santiago of Vogelzang Law joins Jon Hansen on Let's Get Legal to discuss legal representation for individuals affected by asbestos exposure. Listen in as Christian reminds listeners that exposure occurs not only in industrial trades but also through asbestos-contaminated household products like talcum-based baby powders and cosmetics, noting the firm’s recent success in upholding a […]

Mexico Business Now
“AI in Healthcare: Airbag Path or Asbestos Risk?” by Waleed Mohsen, Founder and CEO, Verbal (AA1505)

Mexico Business Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 9:43


The following article of the AI Cloud & Data industry is: “AI in Healthcare: Airbag Path or Asbestos Risk?” by Waleed Mohsen, Founder and CEO, Verbal.

The Connect2 Podcast
How Dangerous is Alcohol?

The Connect2 Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 57:38


Alcohol is ingrained and accepted in our society.  But is it safe to consume?  Alcohol is a Class 1 carcinogen just like Tobacco and Asbestos.  What???  Yep.  So why do we consume it still?  Good question.  Let's explore that.

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version
Hidden Property Risks Every Real Estate Investor Must Know (Mold, Asbestos & Environmental Hazards)

Investor Fuel Real Estate Investing Mastermind - Audio Version

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 21:26


Jennifer Lynch, a certified environmental consultant with over 20 years of experience, shares insights on environmental hazards in real estate, proactive risk management, and how to leverage environmental expertise for better investment decisions.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Australia Wide
First suspected positive H5 bird flu case detected in NSW

Australia Wide

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 24:59


The sound of regional Australia. News and analysis from the ABC's network of regional reporters.

RNZ: Checkpoint
Airborne asbestos found in children's play sand

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 3:27


Every option, as soon as possible. It's what the Consumer Affairs Minister is demanding after findings this morning showed asbestos in contaminated children's play sand can be airborne. One of the options Cameron Brewer has asked for could be a total ban on the products. His urgent meeting with officials today came hours after AUT released its results from a world-first study. Some every-day parents whose children played with contaminated sand, now face fresh worry. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive
Terri-Ann Berry: AUT associate professor on the Government looking into tightening regulations on children's play sand

Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 3:11 Transcription Available


The Government is taking urgent meetings after breakthrough research revealed airborne asbestos was present in children's play sand. An AUT study in Auckland confirmed today that airborne fibres could be released from sand samples during simulated play. The discovery has prompted safety fears from parents. AUT associate professor Terri-Ann Berry says it's important that plenty of testing take places into these products, because there's a clear risk. "If we can't have really good controls on mineral-based substances coming into our country - then yes, I don't think we have a choice." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RNZ: Morning Report
Chief Medical Officer responds to AUT asbestos findings

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 4:34


Ministry of Health Chief Medical Officer, Dr Joe Bourne earlier spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about an AUT study that found tremolite and chrysotile asbestos fibres were released into the air during simulated play activities, from some sand products.

RNZ: Morning Report
Study finds asbestos in play sand can become airborne

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 4:51


Researchers have found that the asbestos in recalled children's play-sand can readily become airborne. AUT Associate Professor Terri-Ann Berry spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ: Morning Report
Airborne asbestos found in recalled play sand products

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 3:31


Airborne asbestos has been detected in New Zealand testing on children's play sand products that were the centre of massive recalls. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

Restoration Today
The Asbestos Conversation Every Restoration Company Should Have

Restoration Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 28:52


Asbestos isn't a thing of the past—and assuming it is can put your crew, your customers, and even your family at risk.Dr. Catherine Perrault, Chief Medical Officer at the Mesothelioma Center, breaks down the myths, the science behind asbestos exposure, and the practical steps every restoration company should take to stay safe.

Restoration Today
The Asbestos Conversation Every Restoration Company Should Have

Restoration Today

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 28:52


Asbestos isn't a thing of the past—and assuming it is can put your crew, your customers, and even your family at risk.Dr. Catherine Perrault, Chief Medical Officer at the Mesothelioma Center, breaks down the myths, the science behind asbestos exposure, and the practical steps every restoration company should take to stay safe.

The Rudner Law Podcast
Workplace Health & Safety , Mesothelioma & Asbestos Claims Explained • Fire Away Episode 101

The Rudner Law Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2026 37:45


Daniel Miskin and Stuart discuss some of the following. Exposure to asbestos in different industries, such as heavy industry, residential, commercial, renovation, etc. Secondary Exposure (take home), where, for example, a parent works at a plant and would come home in dusty work clothing, exposing the family to asbestos Workers' Comp vs Asbestos Trust Claims Talc Exposure (J&J Baby powder, Foot powders, makeup/cosmetics) Client Stories Latency Period - How someone can be exposed in the 1960s or 1970s and not develop mesothelioma until 40 or 50 years later. The Hidden Use of Asbestos in Canada Many Canadians think asbestos was rare, when in reality it was everywhere: insulation, drywall, floor tiles, brakes, boilers, cement pipes, fireproofing, mixed into asphalt, etc. Modern Exposure Risks Older buildings, renovations, demolition, brake work, vermiculite insulation, and why asbestos is still relevant today. The Emotional Reality of End-of-Life Claims Urgent work history documentation, terminal diagnoses, and helping families financially during very difficult periods. #mesotheliomalawfirm & #asbestos Claims Explained https://www.miskinlaw.ca   / miskinlawoffice  

Montana Public Radio News
Libby asbestos clinic to close permanently this summer

Montana Public Radio News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2026 0:43


After years of legal battles and funding uncertainty, Libby's Center for Asbestos Related Disease, or CARD clinic, says it will shutter permanently on August 31.

Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast
#617: How to Avoid the GC Mistake That Turned a $1.2M Bid Into a $2M Build

Denver Real Estate Investing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 26:32


Three years into a Denver luxury redevelopment, Paul DeSalvo knows what real estate development mistakes actually cost. Paul, a Denver real estate investor and broker, is back to walk through every one of them. In this episode, Paul returns to update host Chris Lopez on a sweeping redevelopment in Berkeley, Denver — a 1902 Victorian transformed into a 5,500 sq ft, 6 bed/6 bath luxury home with an 850 sq ft ADU and 3-car garage. He shares what went well, what hit hard, and what every investor should know before breaking ground on a project like this. The budget surprises alone tell the story. A foundation that needed a full rebuild added $75,000 to the project. An asbestos mass spill ran $30,000. Denver’s Affordable Housing fee — charged on any addition over 400 sq ft — came in at $25,000, a cost neither Paul nor his GC had flagged. A new water line tap added another $12,000. Combined with items left off the original budget entirely and inflation across lumber, drywall, and appliances, the project pushed well past the original estimate. The contractor selection story is the most instructive of all the real estate development mistakes covered in this episode. Paul and Val interviewed five or six GCs. Most bids came back between $1.8M and $2.1M. One came back at $1.2M. They went with the low bid. That contractor’s experience turned out to be primarily remodels and pop-tops — not ground-up luxury construction. By the time the project wrapped, costs had converged right where the other bids landed. Paul walks through exactly what he would look for differently and why verifying the type of experience matters as much as verifying the experience itself. In this Episode: Why the lowest GC bid on a luxury build is often the most expensive choice How to verify contractor experience by project type, not just project count The Denver Affordable Housing fee and how it catches smaller developers off guard What scope creep actually looks like on a high-end redevelopment and how to manage it Why architect and builder coordination failures cost more than either party’s mistakes alone What has gone well on the project and what Paul is genuinely proud of Paul’s honest take on whether he’d take on a project like this again If you are planning a luxury build or any ground-up construction project in Denver, this episode is a practical field guide from someone who has lived every one of these real estate development mistakes and made it to the other side. Watch the Youtube Video https://youtu.be/C0VvCr-O_7w Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and project recap — Paul returns to update on his Berkeley, Denver build  01:15 – Off-market acquisition — how a neighbor relationship led to buying the 1902 Victorian  03:26 – Full project scope — 5,500 sq ft total, 6 bed/6 bath, ADU, 3-car garage, five fireplaces  06:30 – GC selection process — interviewing five or six contractors and how they made the call  07:49 – The experience gap — why pop-top and remodel experience doesn’t carry over to ground-up luxury builds  12:02 – Budget blind spots — items left off entirely, inflation, and the real cost of scope creep  15:15 – Denver’s Affordable Housing fee — an unexpected $25,000 charge tied to additions over 400 sq ft  16:50 – Asbestos mass spill and foundation rebuild — $30,000 and $75,000 in back-to-back surprises  18:24– What has gone well — design outcome, ADU pace, and finishes staying on schedule  19:44 – Advice for luxury builds — why low bid outliers deserve the most scrutiny, not the least  23:40 – Architect and builder coordination — why cohesive team relationships are as important as individual credentials  24:46– Paul’s outlook on future development — honest take on whether he’d do it again Links in Podcast Connect with Paul DeSalvo firehousehomes@gmail.com Fire on FIRE Investing https://fireonfire.org/ Paul co-founded Fire on FIRE Investing alongside fellow firefighter Jamin to help first responders build financial security through real estate. The organization offers one-on-one consultations and education covering single-family rentals, house hacking, multifamily, 1031 exchanges, and passive investing opportunities.

» Divine Intervention Podcasts
DIP Ep 655: OMBRS 2-The OSHA Asbestos Standard

» Divine Intervention Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 32:31


RNZ: Morning Report
Some schools to receive financial help for asbestos clean-up

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 6:07


The Education Ministry will help 65 schools cover the bill for cleaning up asbestos-contaminated sand last year. Principal of May Road School in Auckland's Mt Roskill Lynda Stuart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Opening Arguments
Is Social Media the Asbestos of the Internet? with Matthew Bergman

Opening Arguments

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 43:13


OA1258 - The Social Media Victims Law Center just made history in a Los Angeles courtroom by holding Meta and Google accountable for mental health harms which they successfully argued to a jury knowingly caused harm to children. In a novel legal theory, these plaintiffs argued that they were harmed not through a lack of content moderation or other editorial choices which might otherwise be protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, but by the fundamental design of platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube. SMVLC founder Matthew Bergman joins to share how his decades of litigating on behalf of people harmed by asbestos brought him to this groundbreaking lawsuit and what it might mean for the thousands of other actions the SMVLC has brought around the US, as well as the upcoming claims which will be litigated by state AGs later this year. Where do the immunities guaranteed by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act end and the harmful and potentially addicting features which social media platforms have knowingly baked into the design of their platforms begin? Is “social media addiction” a demonstrable mental health issue or just a way to pathologize a bad habit? And could these well-meaning suits pose any threats to our privacy and civil liberties in the name of protecting children? We take on these and many more of the questions raised by some of the most fascinating and controversial civil litigation of the 21st century so far. Attorney Matthew Bergman's bio from Lewis & Clark Law's website Social Media Victims Law Center website Addiction By Design, Natasha Dow Shull, Princeton University Press (2014) Lemmon v. Snap, Inc., 995 F.3d 1085 (9th Cir. 2021) Check out the OA Linktree for all the places to go and things to do!

Shutdown Fullcast
The Asbestos Of Past Podcasts

Shutdown Fullcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 95:57


Shelf life of old Fullcasts: shorter than you might think!We may never know Jor-Don's true purposeNFL Draft recapWhich podcasts and which podcasters are AI, and how might they Mysterio Spencer into thinking he's getting attacked by a giant space octopus2026 Charity Bowl recapFullcast Getback Give-Back donation recipient announced: https://www.treehouseforkids.org/What was YOUR "welcome to the League" moment?C.A.T. Squad and C.A.T. Squad: Python Wolf, reviewedFor those of you returning to this episode in 2032 looking for the debate on morality in the Super Mario Brothers universe that eventually tore the show apart, you want to skip to about the last 15 minutesThe Shutdown Fullcast is on Patreon. This is how we pay our producers, and occasionally ourselves. If you'd like to help with that, give us $4 a month (or a larger, funnier number of your choosing) and we'll give you bonus episodes. As of this recording we have delivered 28 (twenty-eight!!) bonus episodes since launching in August. We think this is a pretty good deal (for you)Now through June 30, 100% of proceeds from PTKU merch sold through the Shutdown Fullstore will be donated to the Transgender Resource Center of New MexicoShutdown Fullcast is produced by Michael Ray SurberFullcast theme variant arranged and performed by Brock JerueDID YOU KNOW: Spencer and Holly write Channel 6, a year-round newsletter that is mostly about football, until it's notBefore the world ends (again), treat yourself to Jason's critically praised novel and other workTravel in your mind palace to Phantom Island, Ryan's new show with Steven Godfrey, which is not a college football show because another simply cannot existCheck out Surber's band, Killer Antz

RNZ: Checkpoint
Kmart taken to Disputes Tribunal over asbestos-tainted sand

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 3:41


Parents, whose three-year-old twins played in asbestos-contaminated sand, are accusing Kmart of downplaying the risk. In November last year, the retail giant issued a recall notice for some coloured play sand products prompting dozens of day cares and schools to close. Now, Elle Chrisp and David Dingwall are taking Kmart to the Disputes Tribunal after their children played with the contaminated product at home. Mary Argue reports.

Jim's Podcast
Jim's Hazardous Material Removal - From Aldi to $250k: Sean's first year with Jim's Hazmat

Jim's Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 52:34


Sean went from 10 years managing an Aldi supermarket to $250,000 in his first year as a Jim's Hazmat franchisee, with no trade background and no prior business experience.Sean joins Joel on the Jim's Group Podcast to break down how he built one of the fastest-growing runs in the Jim's Hazmat division from scratch. He covers the full range of services his business does, including asbestos removal, biohazard cleans, crime scenes, hoarder cleans, mould treatment and meth testing. Sean talks through the real investment figure, the average job value, how he built his referral network through builders and real estate agents, and why his wife was able to leave full-time work before he hit his second year.By year three, Sean is projecting $700,000. He also talks about becoming the first Jim's Hazmat franchisor in New Zealand and what that opportunity looks like for the right person.Timestamps 0:00 Introduction and Sean's background3:20 Why Sean chose Jim's Hazmat over other divisions7:00 Training and certifications explained11:30 $250k in year one: the real numbers15:00 Investment costs and ROI18:30 Scaling to $700k and hiring staff22:00 Asbestos removal: the full process29:00 Biohazard cleans and crime scenes36:00 Hoarder cleans and what they involve43:00 Mold, meth testing and syringe pickups49:00 Building referrals through builders54:00 Franchise fees and lead system explained59:00 Mindset shift from employee to business owner1:05:00 Becoming a franchiseor in New Zealand

RNZ: Morning Report
Researchers look into potential for airborne asbestos in sand

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 3:44


Auckland researchers are hoping to find out whether asbestos in contaminated children's play-sand could be airborne, in what's thought to be a world first. Kim Baker Wilson reports.

Brave Little State
What's the story behind the asbestos mine in Eden?

Brave Little State

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 26:35


This is a tale about what happens when a toxic industry booms and busts, the mess that's left behind and the fight over how to clean it up.Thanks to Morgan Pratt, Ann Fano and Carol Fano for the great questions.You can find the web version of this story here. JUST ANNOUNCED: Join us in April in White River Junction for a behind-the-scenes look at the show!This episode was reported by Burgess Brown. Editing and additional production from the BLS team: Sabine Poux and Josh Crane. Our executive producer is Angela Evancie. Theme music by Ty Gibbons; other music by Blue Dot Sessions.Special thanks to Abagael Giles, Matt Kierstead, Gary Lipson, Dr. Arti Shuckla, Marjorie Gale and Kyle Casteel. As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it: Ask a question about Vermont Sign up for the BLS newsletter Say hi onInstagram and Reddit @bravestatevt Drop us an email: hello@bravelittlestate.org Make a gift to support people-powered journalism Tell your friends about the show! Brave Little State is a production of Vermont Public and a proud member of the NPR Network.

Topic Lords
334. A Pivotal Event in the Evolution of the Society of Quebec

Topic Lords

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 50:00


Lords: SJ https://neutralzonehotel.com/ Benjamin Topics: TD Place Arena in Ottawa is really weird in an interesting way Learning to ice skate when you're 40 Is this keyboard layout more sensible than QWERTY? https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/3/3597ddeb-e52e-4cda-a59c-c64600489fea/VfpwY7be.jpg She Walks in Beauty, by Lord Byron https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43844/she-walks-in-beauty Microtopics: Neutral Zone Hotel. Heated Rivalry. What a loon sounds like. Going to Canada but never going outside. A real dickhead in the history of hockey. Needing a new hockey arena and a new football stadium and putting one on top of the other. Backwards ice. Canadian Tire Center. The Ottawa '67s. Realizing that your two arenas on top of one another will collapse instantly if you ever hold two events at once. Asbestos sprinkles falling from the ceiling and delighting the crowd. Ice skaters falling over because the ice is too cold. What's up with fighting in hockey? When ice hockey goaltenders got masks. Regulating sports violence with additional violence. Spontaneous vs. pre-arranged hockey fights. The Gordie Howe Hat Trick. A triple double, except instead of impacting the outcome of the game, it impacts your soul. The Punch-up In Piestany and other bench-clearing brawls. Hockey's Post-Headshot Era. Learning new skills as an adult. The Kraken Community Iceplex. Complaining about swizzles for months. Pumping your legs to propel yourself forward. Swizzles vs. backwards swizzles. The point at which ice skating classes branch out into hockey classes and figure skating classes. Beer League teams. Born knowing how to skate. Jusse Saros erasure. Hockey players getting concussed by swimming while drunk. Circle to confirm and X to back out. A keyboard with all the calculator buttons on it. Interviewing the animator who designed the weird keyboard in Bubblegum Crisis. An argument for Colemak over Dvorak. The Z, X, C and V keys staying right where they are. Switching keyboard layouts to keep your college roommates from screwing with you. Why boredom is a good thing. Desperately trying to fill today's 16 waking hours with something, anything. Making content for the Internet. Cloudless climes and starry skies. Whether Lord Byron got his title by being on the show. Trying to rhyme brow and glow. Whether they had non-rhyming poetry 200 years ago. Only remembering your anxiety dreams. The recurring dream where you explore stone stairs leading down from a decrepit old fishing house, going deeper and deeper each time you have the dream until you finally get to the bottom of the stairs and find out what your whole life has been leading to. Tiny hockey community discords.

Ben Fordham: Highlights
FRIDAY SHOW - 13th March

Ben Fordham: Highlights

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 100:30


*2 shot in Sydney. *Nude swim cancelled. *Asbestos exclusive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Fordham: Full Show
FRIDAY SHOW - 13th March

Ben Fordham: Full Show

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 100:30


*2 shot in Sydney. *Nude swim cancelled. *Asbestos exclusive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FITSNews Week in Review
Shandon Stabber Given Bond, Silfab Solar Chemical Spill, Asbestos Docket Racket -WIR 3/7/26

FITSNews Week in Review

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 54:14


The Daily Beans
Cultural Asbestos (feat. Phil Williams)

The Daily Beans

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 63:27


Thursday, February 19th, 2026Today, Fulton County blasts the search warrant affidavit for its election offices as blatantly unconstitutional; a group of non-profits is suing the Trump administration over the Stonewall Pride flag removal; ICE officers raided Dilley concentration camp dormitories to confiscate and destroy letters from children held there; Steven Colbert bites back and CBS lawyers' statement on the Talarico interview; the Trump administration just slashed veterans' disability benefits; St. Paul police are investigating the ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures that DHS claims the man did to himself; the Department of Education backs down on its unlawful directive targeting educational equity; Kristi Noem exposes everyone at DHS to asbestos poisoning; and Allison and Dana deliver your Good News.Thank You, Rocket MoneyRocketMoney.com/beans.  Reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money.Thank You, Helix27% Off Sitewide Helix Flash sale, when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeansGuest: Phil WilliamsHate Comes to Main Street@philinvestigates.com - BlueSky, @PhilNvestigates - TwitterNews Channel 5PhilInvestigates.comDana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugoutpatreon.com/cw/dgcomedyThe LatestAllison talks with Phil Williams: Hate Comes to Main Street | Muellershewrote.comStoriesNEW: ICE Confiscates Children's Letters at Dilley Concentration Camp. I've filed a FOIA Request to Get ThemFBI, St. Paul police probing ICE arrest that resulted in skull fractures | CBS MinnesotaKristi Noem Gives the Entire DHS Asbestos Poisoning | The New Republic‘Flagrant Constitutional Violation': Fulton County blasts affidavit that backed FBI's 2020 election raid | Democracy DocketStephen Colbert criticizes 'crap' statement from CBS over unaired interview | NBC NewsVeterans slam new VA rule for determining disability ratings | Stars and StripesGood TroubleFederal Register :: Evaluative Rating: Impact of Medication→Public Comment Period Open: White House Ballroom Proposal→How to Film ICE | WIRED→Standwithminnesota.com→Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible→Defund ICE (UPDATED 1/21) - HOUSE VOTE THURSDAY→Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU→All 23 warehouses ICE wants to turn into detention camps→ICE List  →iceout.org →Demand the Resignation of Stephen Miller | 5 Calls→2026 Trans Girl Scouts To Order Cookies From! | Erin in the MorningGood NewsBeans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.comWestern Farm Workers AssociationLexington Humane Society heartofnorthside.org→Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily BeansSubscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTubeOur Donation LinksPathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. Your support makes this work possible, Daily Beans fam. Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans FundraiserJoin Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate

Cut & Retie
Ep. 171 - Japanese Asbestos Tackle Craft

Cut & Retie

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 109:24


This week, bass historian, Ken Duke, connects the mob to the worst bass lure ever made, we compare ascots and aloha shirts, slip a sneaky snake into the ICAST show, and learn why nobody on Lake Biwa uses the helicopter lure. 

The Cabral Concept
3599: Menstrual Cramping, Iron Deficiency, Maca Superfood, Asbestos Exposure, Mold Testing (HouseCall)

The Cabral Concept

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 14:51


Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows!   This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track!   Check out today's questions:    Lisa: Hello- my 15 year old daughter gets really bad menstrual cramps. She is bed ridden and usually vomiting. Her PcP recommends 800mg of ibuprofen but I know that is treating the symptom and not the root cause. How do I determine the root cause and how to I get her some relief with putting her on birth control? Thanks a million!!     Gabriela: Hello! I've been an avid listener of your podcast for some time now, and have really learned a lot.  I was wondering if you know about Morley Robins and his beliefs about iron/deficiency. I listened to a podcast where he was guest and he said that pregnant women don't need iron even if their hemoglobin is low. He subtly connects iron fortification with hemorrhaging. Claims that a person needs only 1mg of iron daily from our diet, mentions RES, and says copper is much more important. Says we have ten times more iron in the tissue than the blood, so bloodwork isn't enough. Also says iron fortification should not be done. What is your opinion on all this? I'm confused.                        Rebecca: Hi Dr Cabral,  I love listening to you everyday and look forward to keeping up with your wonderful sharing of knowledge. I choose to listen to limited influential wellness experts and I value your opinions very much. I would like to know why you and others don't talk about maca as a valuable nutritional superfood. In the past I have read and listened to the value of this and am wondering why its not at the forefront anymore? Thank you very much. Rebecca                                                                                                                                                                 Victoria: Hi dr Stephen cabral, I have a tricky question that I'm hoping you can help me with. I have been a little worried about potential asbestos exposure. It's not a lot of exposure however someone told me that one exposure can lead to asbestiosis. I live a healthy life and wondering if there are lifestyle things I can do to keep my lungs healthy so it doesn't turn into an asbestos related disease. Everywhere I look on the internet doesn't really explain this. I am going to the gp as I have been extremely worried about this. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have read your book and I saw in there it says that firefighters are exposed to more pollutants including asbestos and the book can really help with detox etc. Thank you for your time. Look forward to hearing from you! Victoria               Justine: I suspect there is mold behind the drywall of my 70 year old home. There was no caulk around the outdoor windows for 2 years and I started getting cognitive symptoms after moving in. My glutathione provoked urine mycotoxin test showed up positive for 3 mycotoxins but at low levels just over the limit. She said it's possible that I'm not detoxing well and my levels are actually underrepresented. She suggested I do the MyMycoLab blood IgG test next to confirm that mold is the cause of my severe MCAS. I am trying to determine if I should sell my home as I don't want to remediate. I work from home so this would be the only exposure source. Do you think this test is accurate for determining if mold is the cause of my symptoms?       Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions!    - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3599 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

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Ralph Nader Radio Hour
The Problem with Plastic

Ralph Nader Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 72:44


Ralph welcomes Judith Enck (founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution everywhere) to discuss her new book “The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.” Then, Ralph reflects on the 60th anniversary of “Unsafe at Any Speed.”Judith Enck is the founder and president of Beyond Plastics, whose goal is to eliminate plastic pollution everywhere. In 2009, she was appointed by President Obama to serve as regional administrator at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and served as deputy secretary for the environment in the New York Governor's Office. She is currently a professor at Bennington College, where she teaches classes on plastic pollution. She is co-author (with Adam Mahoney) of The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It's Too Late.I support recycling…But the sad reality is that plastic recycling has been an abysmal failure. Always has, always will be…You cannot really accomplish high levels of recycling with plastics because you would literally have to do hundreds, if not thousands of different sorting. The people who know this the most are the plastic manufacturers. Yet they have spent hundreds of millions of dollars confusing and deceiving the public into thinking: “Don't worry about all your plastic, just toss it in your recycling bin,” knowing that most plastic never gets recycled.Judith EnckA lot of people feel overwhelmed and that it's hopeless and what can one person do? And that fails to acknowledge that the reason we're not making more progress on climate change is because of the political power of fossil fuel companies. On the plastics issue, we're taking on fossil fuel, chemical, and consumer brand companies and plastics companies. So it's a lot. It's amazing we get anything done. But people around the country are coming together and they're getting victories.Judith EnckI do think if you start paying attention to plastic in your own life, you see that there are alternatives. And then you climb the civic ladder. So you try to reduce plastic in your own home. Then you look at your kid's school. Then you look at your faith community. Then before you know it, you're at your city council asking what can the city do to reduce plastics. You're going to get a couple victories there. And then you find the statewide environmental groups that are working on this. This is for the long haul.Judith EnckThe important thing about [Unsafe at Any Speed] now is: sure, it saved millions of lives and the laws are still on the books, and even Donald Trump can't tear seatbelts and airbags out of our cars. But if we tried to do this again today, it wouldn't happen. And that's because the concentration of corporate power over Congress and the media is so much more intense now. And it's also because the decline of civic institutions and democratic institutions has been very pronounced over the last few decades. And that is sobering us up.Ralph NaderNews 12/5/251. Our top stories this week are on Venezuela. First, the BBCis out with a report on the American military build-up around the Latin American nation, which includes “air and naval forces…a nuclear-powered submarine and spy planes...a range of aircraft carriers, guided-missile destroyers, and amphibious assault ships capable of landing thousands of troops.” So far, the Trump administration has sent mixed messages on whether they plan to launch a full-scale invasion of the Bolivarian Republic, but Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro shows no signs of stepping down without a fight, having declared a “massive mobilisation” of 200,000 military personnel throughout the country. Most ominously, on November 29th, President Trump declared Venezuela's sovereign airspace closed, per the Wall Street Journal.2. However, American bellicosity towards Venezuela is unpopular at home. A CBS poll found that only 30% of Americans would favor the U.S. taking military action in Venezuela, compared to a whopping 70% opposed. Another question in this same poll found that only 13% of Americans consider Venezuela a “major threat” with 48% considering the country a “minor threat” and 39% report they don't think Venezuela is a threat at all. Unfortunately, the lack of popular support for war is unlikely to constrain the Trump administration much, but it is a notable difference from the lead-up to the Iraq War, when 70% of Americans favored an invasion. The American people want peace, even if the government does not. 3. Another key detail from the CBS poll is that “Three in four Americans…say Trump would need congressional approvalbefore taking military action in Venezuela, including just over half of Republicans.” In light of this fact, it is significant that a bipartisan group in Congress is pushing a War Powers resolution to “block strikes on Venezuela,” per the Intercept. This new push in the House is sponsored by stalwart progressive Congressman Jim McGovern and co-sponsored by dissident Republican Thomas Massie along with other progressives like Reps. Ro Khanna, Lloyd Doggett, and Joaquin Castro, among others. As the Intercept piece notes, this resolution must be acted on in the House within 15 days, but by then the administration may have already acted, pre-empting the resolution. A similar resolution has also been introduced in the Senate, primarily backed by Senators Tim Kaine and Rand Paul, with backing from other Senate Democrats, per the Hill.4. Of course, American aggression towards Venezuela is reverberating out into the international community in myriad ways. Generally speaking, while United Nations officials decry the actions, America's European allies have kept quiet – with many speculating that these countries would prefer Maduro's ouster in order to get ready access to Venezuelan oil and decrease their dependence on Russia. China however, has issued a stiff condemnation of American actions. The Iranian Students News Agencyquotes Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian's statement at a Beijing press conference, which where in he stated, “China opposes any action that violates the purposes and principles of the UN Charter or infringes upon the sovereignty and security of other countries…[and] opposes foreign forces interfering in Venezuela's internal affairs under any pretext.” He added, “We urge all parties to keep the Latin American and Caribbean region a peaceful zone and not allow the situation to escalate further.” However, beyond these condemnations, it remains unclear what, if anything, China will do to check American aggression.5. Despite all of this however, House Democratic leadership is typically feckless. In a corollary to the increasing likelihood of strikes against Venezuela directly, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stepped up the campaign of striking boats off the country's coast. Recently, the Washington Post revealed that after a strike in September which left survivors clinging to life, Hegseth ordered a second strike, directing Admiral Frank Bradley to “kill everybody.” This revelation led to calls for House Democrats to pursue impeachment against Hegseth on charges that he violated the laws of war. However, Axiosreports House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will not pursue a Hegseth impeachment. While true that such a push would likely be DOA, it sends a dark signal that the administration can do something like this and face virtually zero official condemnation. 6. Nevertheless, Republicans have taken such unpopular actions that it seems Democrats will retake the House, perhaps by a wide margin, in the 2026 midterms – or perhaps before. So far, 31 House Republicans have announced they will not seek re-election, with some retiring and others running for other offices. Still others however are signaling that they will resign their offices before the midterms, shaving the slim House GOP majority ever slimmer. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she will retire in January 2026. Now, Congresswoman Nancy Mace is reportedly considering resigning early as well, though she has denied such rumors, per KOMO News. Either way, Democrats should be taking this moment to prepare an agenda for if and when they retake control of the chamber. 7. Turning to consumer protection news, Jalopnik reports Senate Republicans are seeking to rollback decades of automobile safety regulations. In a recent hearing held by the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation ostensibly to put the CEOs of the Big Three American car manufacturers, as well as Tesla, on the record as to why cars have become so expensive, Republicans on the committee used the opportunity to blame safety regulations. Jalopnik notes that Republican Senators specifically targeted “automated emergency braking, the requirements for which will not come into effect until 2029 and have no bearing on current car prices…[and] back-seat alarms to remind you if you've left a child or pet back there. According to Kids and Car Safety, since 1990 at least 1,165 children have sweltered to death in hot cars, and another 7,500 survived with varying degrees of injury.” The cost of these sensors will amount to about $50 per vehicle. In short, while there are many reasons cars have become considerably more expensive in recent years – including everything from tariffs to data centers buying up all electronic parts – blaming safety regulations is a tired canard. 8. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. is moving to kill a proposed Food and Drug Administration rule to test for asbestos in talc-based cosmetics, the Guardian reports. As this report notes, cosmetics companies have known about potential asbestos contamination of talc since the 1950s, but that fact, like so many other corporate secrets, was suppressed, only coming to light in the 1970s. Asbestos is a highly carcinogenic substance. It has been banned in over 50 countries and “No…level of exposure is considered safe.” However, attempts to ban the substance in the U.S. have been stymied by industry, beginning with the overturning of the EPA's 1989 ban.9. In more legal news, Reuters reports the British government has announced plans to “remove the historic right to trial by jury,” for defendants in criminal cases carrying potential sentences of under three years in jail. The government argues that this will help alleviate the tremendous backlog of cases before the British courts, despite the fact that the right to a jury trial in Britain dates back to the Magna Carta itself. Barbara Mills, chair of the Bar Council, which represents trial lawyers in the U.K., decried this move, stating ”there is no evidence that [the] removal [of jury trials] would reduce the backlog, nor has it been set out how an alternative system would be resourced…We urge the government to reconsider pursuing radical changes under the mistaken belief that radical equals effective.” 10. Finally, in local news, Washington D.C. Councilmember and Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George has officially launched her campaign to be the next mayor of the District of Columbia. Lewis George is the first serious candidate to announce a campaign to succeed unpopular three-term Mayor Muriel Bowser, who is retiring this cycle. Like Zohran Mamdani, Lewis George is prioritizing affordability in the increasingly expensive District as well as an emphasis on fixing city services like traffic safety improvement. According to the Washington Post, “Within hours of launching her campaign Monday morning, Lewis George's campaign said it had received enough money from enough D.C. residents to qualify [for the District's matching fund program], which provides public financing for campaigns that agree not to accept large-dollar donations and corporate contributions.” Within hours, “they had netted more than $110,000 in individual donations from 1,500 D.C. residents,” which after being combined with the matching funds, will total over $750,000.” However, many expect her main challenger to be Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, an ally of corporate interests and developers in the District, who will likely be bankrolled by those same interests. Whatever the future holds, this will surely be the most competitive citywide race the District has seen in decades. This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Morning Announcements
December 1st, 2025 - DC shooting; Sedition probe; Hegseth's “kill them all”; Kushner's Russia deals; Bibi asks for pardon; FDA kills asbestos testing & more

Morning Announcements

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 11:05


Today's Headlines: A CIA-trained Afghan asylum recipient shot two National Guard members in DC—one fatally—prompting Trump to announce (on his little app) a “pause” on all migration from “third world countries”. The administration is now freezing asylum and Afghan visas while somehow avoiding the question of why the National Guard is still posted in DC at all. Meanwhile, the Trump team is escalating its hunt for “sedition,” with the FBI now interviewing the six Democratic veterans who reminded troops not to follow illegal orders. And in the Department of Defense (War), Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered a second strike to kill survivors of a botched boat attack—something even a few Senate Republicans have decided is maybe a bridge too far. Trump also pardoned former Honduran president and convicted drug trafficker Juan Orlando Hernández, who immediately went home like it was checkout time at Club Fed. On the Ukraine front, Rubio, Kushner, and Steve Witkoff are still trying to spin their “peace plan,” which reporting suggests was always just a giant business deal in disguise. The drama deepened when Zelensky's chief-of-staff Andriy Yermak resigned after a corruption raid and announced he's headed to the front lines. In other news, the families of Americans killed or injured on Oct. 7 are suing Binance for allegedly helping fund Hamas and other militant groups—just weeks after Trump pardoned Binance's founder. Over in Israel, Netanyahu is trying to get a presidential pardon mid-trial because sure, why the heck not. Additionally, hundreds of New Yorkers blocked what looked like an ICE raid with their bodies and literal piles of garbage bags, Senate Republicans are gearing up to fight basic car-safety rules, and RFK Jr. just ditched asbestos testing for talc cosmetics because…MAHA. Finally, GOP Rep. Troy Nehls is retiring, but don't celebrate too hard—his identical twin is already lining up to take his spot. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: WSJ: National Guard Soldier Dies a Day After D.C. Shooting AP News: US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members CNBC: FBI seeks to interview Sen. Mark Kelly, other Democrats Trump accused of seditious behavior WaPo: Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all The Hill: Senators vow oversight after report Hegseth told troops to ‘kill everybody' in boat strike AP News: Trump says he plans to pardon former Honduran President Hernandez for 2024 drug trafficking sentence AP News: Rubio says US-Ukraine talks on Russia war were productive but much work remains in search of a deal WSJ: Make Money Not War: Trump's Real Plan for Peace in Ukraine Kyiv Independent: Zelensky's ex-chief of staff Yermak says he's 'going to the front' after resigning amid corruption probe NY Times: Hamas Victims' Families Sue Binance, Accusing It of Aiding Terrorism The Jerusalem Post: Netanyahu's pardon bid tied to pressure on Israel's courts NYT: Several Arrested as Protesters Block ICE Agents From a Potential Raid in NYC WSJ: Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability' The Guardian: FDA poised to kill proposal that would require asbestos testing for cosmetics Axios: Trump ally Troy Nehls joins growing group of retiring House members Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices