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In 2011, a group of high school girls in the small town of Le Roy, New York started coming down with mysterious medical symptoms. When their parents took to the story to the press, it became a national news sensation, attracting the attention of everyone from the environmental activist Erin Brokovich to a former Bachelor contestant with a medical diagnosis tv show. Host Micah Loewinger speaks with Dan Taberski, the host and creator of a new podcast series called Hysterical, about what happened in Le Roy, New York and what this and other similar events can tell us about the relationship between the media and hysteria. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.
Long time friend of the show Fiden, makes his podcast debut with an episode we knew nothing about. It was very hush hush and he knocked it out of the park, with a survivor simulation of Heroes Vs Villains. We got people like Cersei Lannister and Darth Vader vs Pat Tillman and Erin Brokovich. Come find out who wins it all! This Week's Shoutout: What's Going On with Tyler & Ben.
Välkommen att lyssna på avsnittet där vi djupdyker i strategi 6 - "Den lojala". Vi pratar om Seinfeld, Sverige och Erin Brokovich. Och skyddsrum, pandemi och Sex and the City. Den lättskrämda lagspelaren, som är "alltid redo" i sann scoutanda. Som en prepper som hjälper alla oss andra att förbereda oss för kommande dagar?!Häng med när vi samtalar om den härligt komplexa sexan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We talk to Jessica Conard who is an East Palestine resident leading the charge in the community for Justice for East Palestine -- a team of attorneys, Erin Brokovich, medical & scientific experts, and community members. We also speak with Misti Allison who teamed up with Jessica Conard during a visit to Washington, D.C. where they spoke to Congress shortly following the derailment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Belenky returns for another Carlee-less episode to discuss Steven Soderbergh's technical tour-de-force 'The Limey'. It's both a whip-smart, crackling crime film showcasing Steven Soderbergh at the height of his power and a mesmerizing, patiently observed rumination on memory, loss, and legacy.We discuss the metatextual significance of leads Terence Stamp and Peter Fonda as mutual elegies for the British New Wave and the American films of the New Hollywood era, the film's brilliantly evocative formal techniques, and Steven Soderbergh's singular position as a prolific auteur in our current era of haphazard regurgitation.Follow Matt Belenky on Twitter.Get access to all of our premium episodes and bonus content by becoming a Hit Factory Patron for just $5/month.....Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish.
Do you know what a pretendian is? If you haven't heard this term before you'll definitely want to listen to my interview with Dr. Pam Palmater from Toronto Metropolitan University, who joins me to discuss this harmful trend for indigenous communities, some prominent examples of pretendians, and what is being done about it. It's a bittersweet time for parents in their final year of high school as they start to prepare for a new reality in September in University. On one hand you can't bear the thought of them leaving and on the other you're excited to see them embark on this new chapter. But there's a space in between there that most people aren't paying attention to, and that's how will they manage without you. Aly Pain joins me to share how to get your kids psychologically ready for this monumental transition. Anne Brodie is in with new entertainment and this week we have so much to get to! We start with a look at two Canadian gems, Clement Virgo's Brother and Riceboy from Korean-Canadian filmmaker Anthony Shim. The new documentary Ithaka taks a look at the controversial Julian Assange, and Apple TV+ has Extrapolations, a new eco-drama that envisions what the world may look like as climate change intensifies over the coming years. Rumina Morris, an expert on Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, is here to discuss race-based trauma and it's impact. Rumina is a strong advocate for social justice and human rights and has used her privilege as a leader to draw attention to systemic inequities and demand change. Rana Bokahri has been described as Canada's own Erin Brokovich, and is commitmed to improving the lives of people far beyond the political arena she works in. When Rana was running for mayor in her hometown of Winnipeg, she was alerted to asbestos in water and began to dig deeper. She has since started asbestosfreewater.ca and joins me to share why municipalities across the country need to be addressing degrading water pipes now. Finally Chloé Caroline's music radiates a warm, authentic, SoCal vibe with asubliminal message for people to live their truth and spread their light. She is here today to discuss her latest album The Awakening with us before we listen to the single Afraid of the Dark. Social Pam Palmater Website: https://pampalmater.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pam_Palmater Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pam_palmater/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pampalmatermedia/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pampalmater YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/pampalmater Aly Pain Website : https://www.alypain.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AlyPain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alypain/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlyPainStraightTalkFierceLove/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alypain?source=h5_m Anne Brodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/annebrodie Website: whatshesaidtalk.com Rumina Morris Website: https://ruminamorris.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruminamorris/ Rana Bokhari Website: www.ranaforwpg.ca Twitter: www.twitter.com/rana4manitoba Instagram: http://instagram.com/rana_bokhari?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rana.bokhari.50?mibextid=LQQJ4d Tiktok: tiktok.com/@rana4wpg YouTube: https://youtu.be/x7_-sNArbHw Chloe Caroline Website: https://www.chloecaroline.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloecaroline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1l3eeviueFhDQhS4d2RmCw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@imchloecaroline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chloecarolinemusic
Did we really shoot down a science experiment from a balloon hobby club? Welp, that may be the case for at least one of the objects. We have the update after Biden's address yesterday. Then, how bad is the situation in East Palestine, Ohio? Bad enough for THE Erin Brokovich to say it's the worst situation she's ever seen. Also, is Don Lemon in trouble after what he said on CNN yesterday? Nikki Haley sure wasn't happy about it. And if you thought football was over, you were wrong! We pick our teams for the XFL... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did we really shoot down a science experiment from a balloon hobby club? Welp, that may be the case for at least one of the objects. We have the update after Biden's address yesterday. Then, how bad is the situation in East Palestine, Ohio? Bad enough for THE Erin Brokovich to say it's the worst situation she's ever seen. Also, is Don Lemon in trouble after what he said on CNN yesterday? Nikki Haley sure wasn't happy about it. And if you thought football was over, you were wrong! We pick our teams for the XFL... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carrie faces a legitimately difficult life choice with The Russian, Miranda is so unbearably mean to Steve, Samantha does a solid for a nun, and Charlotte traumatizes a baby. Plus, children? In this economy? We get into the tough realities of having kids (but fun!), Elizabeth's Erin Brokovich level theory on Hollywood's run of cancer diangosis, and why Leonardo DiCaprio's dating history is getting old (unlike his girlfriends, ZING!). Check out Arlo Australia candles here! https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArloAustralia?ref=seller-platform-mcnav PROMO CODE: SHOWMEMISS Facebook: Show Me What Podcast Twitter: @SWhatpodcast Instagram: @showmewhatpodcast Your Hosts! Chris Mack Twitter/Instagram/Tiktok: @christophertmack Elizabeth Stanton Twitter/Instagram/Tiktok: @elizabethmovies
Whatever makes an actor right for a role, Margery Simkin knows it when she sees it. She's the casting director behind some of the most iconic original films and Hollywood characters from the last fifty years, including TOP GUN, FIELD OF DREAMS and BEVERLY HILLS COP, plus the more recent hits ERIN BROKOVICH and AVATAR, and one of our favorite indies, BEAUTIFUL GIRLS. In our season finale episode, Margery shares some trade secrets from her forty+ year career, debunks a few casting myths, and sums up her job as a mix of discernment, tenacity and serendipity: “I love problem solving… and I guess I'm arrogant enough to think I get it right a lot of the time! It's just fun.”
Andoni Delgado, Alejandro Prado y Sandra Flores nos hacen una crítica de la tercera película de Jurassic World. ( ojo Spoiler...no les ha gustado demasiado) Además, repasamos los mejores títulos de abogados. Hablamos de "Ally Mcbeal", de "The good wife", de "Erin Brokovich" e incluso de "Una rubia muy legal". #podcast #cine #series #podcastcine #podcastseries #podcastspotify #abogados #allymcbeal #thegoodwife #hbo #netflix #amazonprime #disney+ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/stories-de/message
Email Us Here: Disturbinglypragmatic@gmail.comWhere To Find Us!: Disturbingly Pragmatic Link Tree!This Episode has EVERYTHING!It's got:Relaxation Masturbation!Car Crashes!Dave Gets French Right!#NewfontFor90!Guy Incognito!RIP Ray Liotta!LEONARD AND LILLY!Pragmatics or Disturbies or Little DPs!Paul's Mouth Noises!Don't Call Me "Pretty Regularly"!MURDER!Skeletons!Absorbent Mattresses!Long Lost Half Family Members!Dave's Long Lost Half Sister Is Somewhere!Terms And Conditions!Truck Stop DNA!Landlines!Erin Brokovich's Jugs!Bullshit!Vaginosis!Paul's Accents!Murder Blanket!Cheesy Halloween Decorations!Survivor's Guilt!Paul's Farts!The Multiverse!Cum On The Magic School Bus!Paul Going Dark is Cute!Dave's Awesome Hair Stylist, Faye!Rigor Mortis Isn't Instantaneous!Summer Balcony Time!Tired Kitchen Colours!Scientology Quiet Births!Ninja Sex!Fast Cats!Dying Grass!Cheddar Cheese Urine!Apple Splats!Apples and Assholes!JFK's Brain!Napoleon's Penis!Rasputin's Penis!Disney! Cease and Desist!!!Einstein's Brain!Cheating Kills!Henry Came and Went!Episode Links (In Order): Ronnie Vino - It's Friday Night!"The Simpsons" Guy Incognito!Workers See Skeleton of Missing Woman In Bed!Cadaveric Spasm!Much Music Dance Program "Electric Circus"!"Ghost Ship" Dance Floor Scene!Man Breaks Rare Phonograph Wax Cylinder On TV!MUSIC CREDIT!Opening Music Graciously Supplied By: https://audionautix.com/
How many Fast and Furious movies equal one Manhattan Project? What is a Monster in my Pocket? Why did nuclear bombs inspire architecture? Kyle and Jheisson answer these questions and more as they blow their way across Wikipedia from The Mad Gasser of Mattoon to Godwin's Law. TikTok: @wikiuniveristyInstagram: @wikiuniversity
Justin and Jason discuss Areli's push to be a division I gymnast, why Justin is moving back to London, what he's doing with Georgie's online course and how his trainer is too busy trading crypto to train him anymore, the latest with Math Academy, how Jason hacked together a math expression parser and evaluator, how to keep students motivated and making progress, the disaster that was this year's college admission's process, the shows Slow Burn, Fyre, We Crashed, Contact, Erin Brokovich, The Dropout, Super Pumped, and Severance, and why Jason STILL hasn't managed to set up his new MacBook Pro.
Episode Notes Justin and Jason discuss Areli's push to be a division I gymnast, why Justin is moving back to London, what he's doing with Georgie's online course and how his trainer is too busy trading crypto to train him anymore, the latest with Math Academy, how Jason hacked together a math expression parser and evaluator, how to keep students motivated and making progress, the disaster that was this year's college admission's process, the shows Slow Burn, Fyre, We Crashed, Contact, Erin Brokovich, The Dropout, Super Pumped, and Severance, and why Jason STILL hasn't managed to set up his new MacBook Pro.
When did you realise that self-worth was attached to looks? Have you been told “you're so pretty - you don't need to work as hard”, or thought to yourself “If I look ‘better', I might get the job”? For every side of this surface-level coin, this episode is for YOU!Let's talk about another side of the glass ceiling: the one where you're too pretty to be smart, you only got the job because you're “beautiful”, and you get compliments based on outside, out-of-your-control elements. We dig into the dark side of the “pretty” compliments for young girls and how they combined with affection can end up linking girls' self-worth to appearance rather than things in their control such as intelligence or humour. Looks in general hold so much weight in society (pun intended), so we want to encourage you to show up as YOUR best self. So let's get real, here: from Mowgli to Erin Brokovich, from Barbie to Gigantor, we get into the weeds with the ‘unsaid side' of ‘pretty', and highlight some of the impactful compliments we've given and received that highlight the shine from within! To connect with Bombshell Brunches: click HERETo connect with Kristina Lao: click HERETo connect with Raquelle Roodenburg: click HEREThank you to our incredible BB Team: Glen, Bosco, Hannah, Grace, Rowan, Chris and Elvin! With special thanks to: Levels Music Production: Audio Career Pathway PartnerRoodenburg Design Consultants: Branding Partner
Join us with our Special Guest, Water activist, Erin BrockovichErin Brockovich is an American legal clerk, consumer advocate, and environmental activist, who, against all odds, was instrumental in building a case against Pacific Gas & Electric Company involving groundwater contamination in a town in California with the help of attorney Ed Masry in 1993. After turning this endeavor into a major motion picture, starring Julia Roberts, Erin has not slowed down and travels the world lecturing and fighting for environmental and health issues. She currently has Authored a new Book and launched her own podcast entitled, “Superman's Not coming” which tackles our National Water Crisis and what WE THE PEOPLE can do about it. Water is life, let's listen and learn how to act to keep all of us healthy.
Robyn O'Brien is the co-founder of rePlant Capital and an advocate for healthy soil and healthy food. She's been called “food's Erin Brokovich”, has best-selling books, and some of the most important TED Talks out there. Robyn is also a professor, a mother, and a leader in technology focusing on sustainability. She continues to be an advocate for farming as well empowering rural communities across the United States of America.
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This week Joe and Suz discuss the prettiest woman Julia Roberts and her work in Flatliners, Pretty Woman, and Erin Brokovich. We'd love to hear from you! Send your emails to 3funnyladies@gmail.com
The Whole View, Episode 464: Forever Chemicals: What are PFAS? Welcome back to episode 464! (0:28) Science has shown, pretty unequivocally, how harmful these chemicals are for decades. It's not recent science. And what we see in modern days is regulatory agencies not being able to keep up with capitalism demands. This topic is difficult to see in something other than a "conspiracy" lens. But that is why it's important to Stacy and Sarah now, more than ever, to make sure they stick to scientific research as much as possible. There are specific areas known to have high levels of PFAS. If you know you're in one of those areas, it's possible to test your blood for your exposure levels. Stacy reminds the audience that she and Sarah are not medical professionals. So, if you have any health concerns around this topic, be sure to see a doctor. What Are Forever Chemicals? PFAS are a class of man-made chemicals used to make products greaseproof, waterproof, and stain-resistant. (7:30) They are "forever chemicals" because they and their breakdown products are extremely persistent, lasting thousands of years or more. But, unfortunately, we have no way to speed up the breakdown, so they end up bioaccumulating in the environment and our bodies. Of the more than 9,000 known PFAS compounds, the U.S. uses 600 alone! Countless products, including firefighting foam, cookware, cosmetics, carpet treatments, and even dental floss, contain PFAS compounds. PFAS stands for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances- chemicals with at least one aliphatic perfluorocarbon moiety (e.g., -CnF2n-). PFAS includes multiple subclasses of chemicals: PFAA - perfluoroalkyl acids and perfluoroalkylether acidsPFOS - perfluorooctanesulfonic acid PFOA - perfluorooctanoic acid (C8, used to make PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene, aka Teflon) PFAA precursors Fluoropolymers Perfluoropolyethers other (primarily less reactive) PFAS The most consistent feature within the class of PFAS is that their perfluorocarbon moieties do not break down or do so very slowly under natural conditions. This is why PFAS have often termed "forever chemicals." Because PFAS are persistent, they accumulate or concentrate in the environment, including water, air, sediment, soil, and plants. Elevated levels of PFAS and their widespread presence in environmental media and drinking water stem from industrial sites that produce or use PFAS, airports, military bases (fire-training and response areas), landfills, wastewater treatment plants, and the spreading of PFAS-contaminated biosolids. Some PFAS are highly mobile in either air or water. This allows them to travel long distances from their sources. It's important to note that we don't metabolize PFAS molecules. Sarah recommends this great article and this review for more information. How Do They Harm Health? A better question might be how do they not harm health because their detriment is incredibly pervasive. (10:50) Data from toxicokinetic studies of PFAA indicate that they are generally well-absorbed after ingestion. After absorption, they distribute blood to organs and tissues that receive high blood flow, such as the liver, kidney, lung, heart, skin, testis, brain, bone, and spleen. Because PFAA can occupy sites on multiple receptors, proteins, and cell interfaces in the body, they can produce physiological effects across various tissues. Nine nuclear receptors are activated (controls gene expression), including PPAR-alpha, which controls fatty acid beta-oxidation and is a major regulator of energy homeostasis. They also bind to a variety of serum proteins, including steroid hormones and albumins, which are transport proteins (e.g., vitamin D-binding protein) Scientists have found direct links (with mechanisms identified) between PFAS exposure and kidney and testicular cancer, thyroid disease, liver damage, developmental toxicity, ulcerative colitis, high cholesterol, decreased fertility, pregnancy-induced preeclampsia and hypertension, and changes in hormone functioning. Immune dysfunction, such as Asthma, Osteoarthritis, Crohn's & U.C., R.A., Type 1 diabetes, Lupus, and M.S, are also linked to PFAS. PFAA and the Immune System Effects on the immune system are some of the most well-studied health effects of PFAA. (14:51) Multiple lines of evidence support PFAA as immunotoxicants and, more specifically, immunosuppressants at small administered doses in rodents and measured serum concentrations in humans. Findings of suppressed vaccine response in humans and T cell-dependent antibody response in experimental animals led the U.S. National Toxicology Program (NTP) to classify PFOA and PFOS as presumed immune hazards to humans. In a recent draft toxicological profile, the U.S. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) extended this finding to PFHxS and perfluorodecanoic acid (PFDeA), identifying all four compounds as suppressants of antibody response in humans. They are also unregulated greenhouse gasses! Sarah explains that these chemicals are in our environment, all around, which makes them impossible to avoid. Also, there is data showing they can, in fact, be absorbed through the skin, not just when ingested, as many company websites indicate. Additional associations still need further study to identify mechanisms, but dose responses are very damning! Obesity & Diabetes: A Review of Epidemiologic Findings Association with risk of cardiovascular diseases Obesity (dose response) Type 2 diabetes Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Cardiovascular disease Osteoporosis PFAS magnifies metabolic effects of poor diet PFAS Buildup and Our Bodies Even more worrisome, this study showed 100% of breastmilk tested contained PFAS. An analysis of the available breast milk PFAS data from around the world showed that while the phased-out PFOS and PFOA levels have been declining, the detection frequencies of current-use short-chain PFAS have been increasing (with a doubling time of 4.1 years). This is consistent with the idea that they are forever and build-up. So even with using less, we're still seeing a build-up over time. There is a ton of current legislation pending to limit and/or ban PFAS in cosmetics. For listeners who might not know, Stacy is a huge advocate for clean beauty and safer skincare. She works with Beauty Counter to help get safer products into consumer's hands and uses her background in government to lobby for safer beauty standards. With all the safer skincare legislation Stacy has seen in recent years, she decided to research the history of PFAS to see if even more legislation is necessary. It turns out- it is. Sarah has recently gotten into the "Dark History" YouTube series by Bailey Sarian. Episode 1 is on this very topic, "The DuPont Chemical Poisoning." The film "Dark Waters" (which Sarah just watched with a free Showtime trial) is a not-quite-as-cool Erin Brokovich approach to going into detail. History: Discovery to Litigation Stacy runs through a quick timeline: (25:52) 1930 General Motors and DuPont formed Kinetic Chemicals to produce Freon. 1935 Dupont opened "one of the first in-house toxicology facilities" on the advice of a DuPont in-house doctor named George Gehrmann. The facility was meant to thoroughly test all du Pont products as a public health measure to determine the effects of du Pont's finished products on the "health of the ultimate consumer" and that the products "are safe" before going "on the market". 6 April 1938 a 27yo research chemist worked at the DuPont's Laboratory with gases related to DuPont's Freonrefrigerants. When an experiment he was conducting produced an unexpected new product: polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), a saturated fluorocarbon polymer—the "first compound in the family of Perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) marketed commercially." It took ten years of research before polytetrafluorethylene (introduced under its trade name Teflon) became known for being "extremely heat-tolerant and stick-resistant." 1950s 3M manufactures PFAS, according to the 2016 lawsuit brought against 3M, 3M had "disposed of PFCs, and PFC-containing waste at a facility is owned and operated in Oakdale, Minnesota (the "Oakdale Facilities")" during the 1950s. It contaminated residential drinking water wells with volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and heavy metals. It later became a city park after extensive cleanup. 1951 "The DuPont chemical plant in Washington, West Virginia, began using PFOA in its manufacturing process." 1954 DuPont received an inquiry about C8's "possible toxicity." 1956 A study at Stanford found that "PFAS binds to proteins in human blood." 1960s DuPont knowingly buries hundreds of drums of C8 on the banks of the Ohio River 1963 The Navy began to work with 3M to develop aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF). 1961 A DuPont in-house toxicologist said C8 was toxic and should be "handled with extreme care." 1965 DuPont sent an internal memo describing preliminary studies that showed that even low doses of a related surfactant could increase the size of rats' livers, a classic response to exposure to a poison. 1970s 3M (appears to) discover PFAS accumulate in human blood. 3Ms own experiments on rats and monkeys concluded that PFAS compounds "should be regarded as toxic." 1976 The Toxic Substances Control Act provides EPA with authority to require reporting, record-keeping and testing requirements, and restrictions relating to chemical substances and/or mixtures. Certain substances generally excluded from TSCA include food, drugs, cosmetics, and pesticides. This list did not disclose any PFAS contaminants. 1983 3M announced their $6 million hazardous waste cleanup from their disposal processes. 1998 "Dark Waters" lawyer, Robert Billott, took a case representing Wilbur Tennant, a W.V. farmer, whose had a herd of cattle decimated by strange symptoms. 1998 The EPA was first alerted to the risks of PFAS—human-made "forever chemicals" that "never break down once released and they build up in our bodies." In a 2000 Times article, the EPA said that they first talked to 3M in 1998 after they were first alerted to 3M's 1998 laboratory rat study in which "male and female rats [received] doses of the chemical and then mated. When a pregnant rat continued to get regular doses of about 3.2 milligrams per kilogram of body weight, most of the offspring died within four days." Summer of 1999 Bilott filed suit. 2000 a study widely detected PFOS in wildlife throughout the world" and that "PFOS is widespread in the environment." They said that "PFOS can bioaccumulate to higher trophic levels of the food chain" and that the "concentrations of PFOS in wildlife are less than those required to cause adverse effects in laboratory animals." 17 May 2000 3M stopped manufacturing "PFOS (perfluorooctanesulphonate)-based flurosurfactants using the electrochemical flouorination process," which is a "class of chemicals known as perfluorochemicals (PFCs). Stacy didn't even get into how the Navy and other public services used them to fight fires and increase environmental fire with Aqueous Film Forming Foams (AFFF). 17 May 2000 3M stops manufacturing Scotchgard because of their "corporate responsibility" to be "environmentally friendly." Their tests proved PFOS, an agent that 3M used in the fabrication of Scotchgard— which lingers in the environment and humans. Barboza said that 3M's "decision to drop Scotchgard" would likely affect DuPont's use of PFOAs in the manufacturing of Teflon. Their testing showed "it does not decompose, it's inert—it's persistent; it's like a rock." August 2000 Bilott discovers PFOA or C8 in DuPont's dumping sites Fall of 2000 Bilott gets access to 110,000 pages of documents dated back to the 1950s of DuPont's "private internal correspondence, medical and health reports and confidential studies conducted by DuPont scientists." March 2001 DuPont settled the lawsuit filed by Billot on behalf of Tennant for an undisclosed sum. Bilott sends a 972-page submission to directors of all relevant regulatory authorities: EPA and US AG demanding "immediate action to regulate PFOA 31 August 2001 Bilott files a class-action suit on behalf of thirteen individuals in the "Leach case." 23 November 2004 The class-action lawsuit settled and "established a court-approved scientific panel to determine what types of ailments likely linked to PFOA exposure." This led to thousands of residents then opting to pursue individual lawsuits after medical monitoring showed harm. 2005-2006 The C8 Health Project undertaken by the C8 Science Panel "surveyed 69,030 individuals" who had "lived, worked, or attended school for ≥ 1 year in one of six contaminated water districts near the plant between 1950 and 3 December 2004." 2006 The EPA brokered a voluntary agreement with DuPont and eight other major companies to phase out PFOS and PFOA in the United States. 2014 The EPA's Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO) developed and published a fact sheet which provided a "summary of the emerging contaminants perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), including physical and chemical properties, environmental and health impacts, existing federal and state guidelines, detection and treatment methods. 2016 The EPA "published a voluntary health advisory for PFOA and PFOS," which warned that "exposure to the chemicals at levels above 70 parts per trillion, total, could be dangerous." 13 February 2017 The 2001 class-action suit that Bilott had filed against DuPont, on behalf of the Parkersburg area residents, resulted in DuPont agreeing to pay $671 million in cash to settle about 3,550 personal injury claims. These claims involved a leak of perfluorooctanoic acid—PFOA or C-8— used to make Teflon in its Parkersburg, West Virginia-based Washington Works facilities. DuPont denied any wrongdoing. Fall 2017 abnormally high levels of PFAS found in Belmont, Michigan, became one of the first places where PFAS contaminations caught the media's attention.[71] Wolverine Worldwide, a footwear company, was said to be the cause due to their use of Scotchgard to "treat shoe leather" and had dumped their waste in that area decades ago. 2017 PFAS are on Canada's 2019 chart of substances prohibited by the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) and by Prohibition of Certain Toxic Substances Regulations, 2012. These substances are under these regulations because they are "among the most harmful" and "declared toxic to the environment and/or human health," are "generally persistent and bioaccumulative." The "regulations prohibit the manufacture, use, sale, offer for sale or import of the toxic substances listed below, and products containing them, with a limited number of exemptions." [72] 10 January 2018 According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services's Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), studies in humans with PFAS exposure show certain PFAS may affect growth, learning, and behavior of infants and older children, lower a woman's chance of getting pregnant, interfere with the body's natural hormones, increase cholesterol levels, affect the immune system, and increase the risk of cancer." 30 January 2018 three branches of the EPA exchanged chains of emails with OMB, DoD, HHS, and the Pentagon, to put pressure on the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). It aimed to censor a report that measured the "health effects" of PFAS that are "found in drinking water and household products throughout the United States." An email by an unidentified white house administration forwarded by OMB said that "The public, media, and Congressional reaction to these numbers is going to be huge. The impact to EPA and [the Defense Department] is going to be extremely painful. We (DoD and EPA) cannot seem to get ATSDR to realize the potential public relations nightmare this is going to be." March 2018 The United States Department of Defense's (DoD) 's report to Congress said the test they conducted showed the amount of PFAS chemicals in water supplies near 126 DoD facilities "exceeded the current safety guidelines." [65] The DoD "used foam containing" PFAS chemicals "in exercises at bases across the country." The DoD, therefore, "risks the biggest liabilities" concerning the use of PFAS chemicals, according to Politico (published May 2018) 21 June 2018 The Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry(ATSDR) 697-page draft report for public comment, "Toxicological Profile for Perfluoroalkyls," was finally released. June 2019 Described as a "huge step toward cleaning up the prevalence of and prevent further contamination from PFAS chemicals in-ground, surface and drinking water," the Department of Environmental Services of the state of New Hampshire submitted a "final rulemaking proposal" for new, lower maximum contaminant levels. They then filed a lawsuit against Dupont, 3M, and other companies for their roles in the crisis in drinking water contamination in the United States. The lawsuit claims that the polluted water results from the manufacture and use of perfluorinated chemicals, a group of more than 9,000 compounds collectively known as PFAS.[2] September 2019, Andrew R. Wheeler, EPA Administrator, met with industry lobbyists and said that "Congressional efforts to clean up legacy PFAS pollution in the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2020" were "just not workable." Wheeler refuses to "designate PFAS chemicals as "hazardous substances" under the Superfund law." 1 October 2019 A lawsuit filed in the Merrimack County Superior Court by 3M and two others against the state aimed to prevent the new permitted levels for PFOA, PFOS, PFNA, and PFHxS from implementation. 4 October 2019 over 100 scientific experts representing many countries "recommended that a group of hazardous chemicals"—"Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS), its salts, and PFHxS-related compounds"—be eliminated to better protect human health and the environment from its harmful impacts." 10 March 2020 EPA announced its proposed regulatory determinations for two PFAS in drinking water. In a Federal Register notice, the agency requested public comment on whether it should set maximum contaminant levels for PFOA and PFOS in public water systems. April 2021: Landmark bipartisan legislation proposed to protect all Americans and our environment from harmful forever chemicals known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The package establishes a national drinking water standard for select PFAS chemicals, designates as hazardous to allow the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to clean up contaminated sites https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=2975 June 2021: No PFAS in Cosmetics Act introduced with bi-partisan support, coinciding with the publication of a study finding over half of cosmetics contain them. One study found toxic 'forever chemicals' widespread in top makeup brands. The act would require the Food And Drug Administration to ban the chemicals' use in such products within 270 days. June 2021 They also reintroduced the Personal Care Product Safety Act, a bill that would take a major step forward to update our laws governing cosmetics. These laws have largely stood unchanged since 1938. [caption id="attachment_45315" align="aligncenter" width="740"]Source: https://www.ewg.org/pfaschemicals/what-are-forever-chemicals.html[/caption] See this link for an even more detailed timeline of PFAS and toxic chemicals. What Are PFAS In? PFAS functions in many capacities, including surfactants, friction reducers, and water, dirt, and oil repellents. (50:01) As such, they are used in a wide variety of consumer products to confer nonstick (waterproof, greaseproof, and stainproof) and low-friction properties. Examples of products that contain or coated with PFAS include: Some grease-resistant paper, fast food containers/wrappers, microwave popcorn bags, pizza boxes, and candy wrappers Nonstick cookware Stain-resistant coatings used on carpets, upholstery, and other fabrics Water-resistant clothing Umbrellas, tents, any fabric that repels water (pet bed covers, some mattresses, shoes, etc.) Cleaning products Personal care products (shampoo, dental floss) and cosmetics (nail polish, eye makeup) Paints, varnishes, and sealants Electronics Some industrial glass and plastics PFAS are also used directly or as technical aids (dispersants and emulsifiers) in many industrial applications like metal coatings, lubricants for machinery, membranes, and firefighting foams. PFAS are used in the synthesis of or as adjuvants in pesticides, in medical procedures and products, and in many other applications. PFAS in Cosmetics The FDA has a voluntary registration program (VCRP) which shows an overall decrease in use (about half from 2019 to 2020). But their site states- "because registration and product listing are voluntary, this data cannot draw definitive conclusions about the types and amounts of PFAS present in registered cosmetics or to determine which cosmetics may contain PFAS but have not been registered in the VCRP." [caption id="attachment_45319" align="aligncenter" width="740"]Source: https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas-cosmetics[/caption] The Environment and Water Supply Because of their widespread use, release, and disposal over the decades, PFASs show up virtually everywhere: soil, surface water, the atmosphere, the deep ocean—and even the human body. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Web site says that the agency has found PFASs in the blood of nearly everyone it has tested for them, "indicating widespread exposure to these PFAS in the U.S. population." Scientists estimated that more than 200 million people—most Americans—have tap water contaminated with a mixture of PFOA and PFOS. These are at concentrations of one part per trillion (ppt) or higher. Problems with PFOA-Free (PFOS-free, PTFE-free) The most well-studied of these substances, PFOA, and PFOS, have been linked to various health problems. (59:45) Bad press and class-action lawsuits have put pressure on companies to discontinue the use of PFOA and PFOS, but not PFAS as a chemical class. The regulatory bodies have not kept up with the chemical industry either! When some major manufacturers phased out long-chain PFAS, most industries turned to structurally similar replacements. These include hundreds of homologues with fewer fluorinated carbons (short-chain PFAS) or other less well-known PFAS (e.g., per- and polyfluoroalkylether-based substances). Producers marked these replacement PFAS as safer alternatives because of their presumed lower toxicity and lower level of bioaccumulation in human blood. However, several lines of evidence suggest that short-chain PFAS are not safer alternatives. Research demonstrated that short-chain PFAS can be equally environmentally persistent and are even more mobile in the environment and more difficult to remove from drinking water than long-chain PFAS. Bioaccumulation of some short-chain PFAS occurs in humans and animals. For example, fish research suggests they can do more than the long-chain compounds they aim to replace. Short-chain PFAS also can be more effectively taken up by plants. However, a growing body of evidence suggests they are associated with similar adverse toxicological effects as long-chain PFAS. The ongoing accumulation of persistent chemicals known or potentially hazardous increases human and environmental health risks over an indefinite period. Look for PFAS-free specifically. It's not enough to be PFOA, PFOS, and PTFE-free. What Can We Do About It? The problem with these chemicals is that there unavoidable. However, we can take steps to protect ourselves. (1:05:01) Make sure the makeup brands you're using test for safety! PFAS and toxic chemicals are the kind of thing someone wouldn't know about unless they checked and tested the product for them. If you shop Beautycounter, use code cleanforall20 for 20% off your purchase. Of course, you can always email Stacy for advice at stacy@realeverything.com! Avoid plastics and coated papers for food storage whenever possible. Also, avoid nonstick cookware or look for ceramic coatings that are PFAS-free, like Le Creuset or Greenpan or silicone liners. Filter your water. Stacy and Sarah love AquaTru, which they talked about in Episode 406. Also, be sure to think about other exposure areas, such as clothing, carpeting, etc. Call Your Representatives! April 13, 2021, House representatives introduced the PFAS Action Act of 2021, a comprehensive 40-page piece of legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to take several significant PFAS regulatory actions. Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act (H.R. 2727) is soon to be reintroduced by Michigan Rep. Debbie Dingell. Call your representatives to support the proposed environmental justice plan that specifically calls out forever chemicals, tackles PFAS pollution by designating PFAS as a hazardous substance, setting enforceable limits for PFAS in the Safe Drinking Water Act, prioritizing substitutes through procurement, and accelerating toxicity studies and research on PFAS." The new administration could carry out all of these goals unilaterally through executive action without Congress's cooperation. Dan Kildee (MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick are heading the bipartisan PFAS Task Force. They have a LONG list of people in the task force with goals. No PFAS in Cosmetics Act Personal Care Product Safety Act Natural Cosmetics Act (not updated since introduced in 2019) Also, Stacy encourages you to text Better Beauty to 52886, which will cover these bases. Support advocacy groups like Environmental Working Group, Toxic-Free Future | Science, Advocacy, Results, Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families, Earthjustice: Environmental Law: Because the Earth Needs a Good Lawyer | Earthjustice other local groups. EPA says reverse osmosis (but not filters, like Brita, unfortunately) removes PFAS. Lastly, don't get suckered into PFAS detoxes! Currently, there is no established treatment for PFAS exposure. However, blood levels will decrease over time after a reduction in exposure to PFAS.
Most of you are probably familiar with Erin Brokovich – the legal clerk who was instrumental in building a case against the Pacific Gas & Electric Company of California for dumping a carcinogen known as hexavalent chromium. The trial lawyer who won the 460 million dollar settlement was Tom Girardi and in this case of the documentary…The Hustler. The housewife is none other than Erika Girardi or some may know her as Erika Jayne which is her stage name/alter ego. Tom Girardi: Married his first wife in 1964, second wife in 1993 and his third wife Erika in 2000. Tom is 32 years Erika's senior. He has been a powerful attorney in LA for many years – he's tried major cases against Lockheed Martin, LA Metropolitan Transportation authority and Hollywood's seven major studios in addition to the PG&E case that made him famous. One lawyer in the documentary said “he was LA Law”. He had so much power that lawyers wanting to become DA's or judges and local politicians had to sort of get his blessing or kiss the ring. There was a lot of rumblings over the years regarding embezzling or not paying out settlement funds to other lawyers or his clients but it wasn't until December of 2020 when he was sued publically and held in civil contempt for embezzling money from a number of families who lost loved ones in a 2018 Lion Air Boeing plane crash that his house of cards came crumbling down Erika Girardi…aka…Erika Jayne: Had been married briefly and had a son prior to moving out to LA to pursue a career in entertainment. She had previously worked as a stripper in NJ before deciding that LA was where she needed to be in order to make her dreams of stardom come true. She met Tom while working at Chasen's as a cocktail waitress in the 90's. She was actually the one to make the first move – she noted in her memoir that she slipped him her number while at the restaurant and also told him she was single. According to her memoir, his secretary contacted her to set up a date and Erika declined also informing the secretary that if Tom wanted to take her out he would need to ask her himself. After a 6 month courting they got engaged but I do think it's interested that Tom told her when he proposed that he would never where a wedding band. Shady Business: So now that we have some back story on both The Hustler & The Housewife…let's dive into the most recent allegations that have now brought these two into a very different spotlight than what they've been accustomed to. 2 Million stolen from the families who lost loved ones from the Boeing crash – he was asked to pay this money back to the families who were each owed $500k in December. When questioned about the whereabouts of the 2 Million dollars he was told by his attorney to plead the 5th. 11 million to a family that experienced tragedy a loss due to a gas pipeline explosion in California. $5 million owed to Law office of Phillip R. Sheldon as well for cases that were referred to Tom and won. Being sued for fraud and breach of contract. So where did the money go? Well…that's literally the million dollar question right now. Tom funded Erika's pop star career and their over the top lavish lifestyle. It's said that he gave her upwards to $20 Million to hire glam, travel, build a team for her music…you name it. What's interesting though is that everything that was filmed on the housewives or their home tour is now being used to track assets. Also, why on earth would you agree to a reality show if you know you have some major skeletons??? What do we think of this whole mess? Only a true narcissist would think first about the admiration, praise and fame before thinking twice about the crimes they're committing against another person. Here are some of the signs you're dealing with a narcissist.. Two faced Blames others for failures Acts different in public vs. private Unreliable Superior attitude Lives in a fantasy world Distorts the truth or facts to suit own agenda Only emotionally available when they want something Lacks sympathy for others Controlling Provokes people then blames them for the fight Can not admit to mistakes
After the introduction of a new computer system in the early 2000s, the Post Office began using its data to accuse sub-postmasters of falsifying accounts and stealing money. Many were fired and financially ruined; others were prosecuted and even put behind bars. In this ten-part series, journalist Nick Wallis, gets right to the heart of the story, as he talks to those whose lives were shattered and follows the twists and turns of a David and Goliath battle as the sub-postmasters tried to fight back. Today we meet the man who led that fight; the UK's Erin Brokovich, Alan Bates, founder of the Justice For Subpostmasters Alliance. A man who faced seemingly insurmountable odds in trying to take on a national institution but who refused to be cowed. Presenter: Nick Wallis Producer: Robert Nicholson Executive Producer: Will Yates A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4
Alicia “ACE” Easter is a yoga and meditation instructor, and master Reiki practitioner on a mission to empower others by helping them work through emotions physically. It's a journey that began when she discovered the emotionally healing powers of yoga while grieving the loss of her mother, who died of pancreatic cancer when ACE was 19. With national bestselling author Jennifer Pastiloff, ACE co-hosts the podcast What Are You Bringing? and has interviewed experts in social justice, sex and love, spirituality, and more—including Elizabeth Gilbert and Erin Brokovich. Ace and Gina sit down to talk about what it means to be Motherless daughters, the non-linear journey of grief, the wisdom they have gained, while stepping into their power and voices as women, learning that they can heal themselves, the gift of humanizing our mothers, and their mutual love of Beyonce.
Grab your passport for this episode of Sky News ClimateCast as hosts Anna Jones and Katerina Vittozzi set foot on a virtual trip around the globe to celebrate Earth Day. They're joined by guests and correspondents in Europe, Asia, Africa and the U.S. to discuss the state of the climate emergency in different corners of the world and ask, what needs to be done to solve the problem? Plus we hear from this week's climate superheroes, including the real Erin Brokovich, in the climate headlines.
April 20th - Bob Drury, Vinnie Favale, Erin Brokovich
Jim Ross is currently running for Arlington Mayor. As a former Marine and Arlington SWAT/Police Officer, Mr. Ross brings an interesting perspective to the table. In 1996, Mr. Ross became an Attorney and has since served in that capacity in a variety of ways including fighting against large oil companies alongside Erin Brokovich. After that, he opened his own law firm and became the official law firm of the Dallas Starz, Texas Rangers, Dallas Maverics, American Airlines Center, and so much more. We talk about who he is, his vision for Arlington, and a BIG dream he has for the city. Check it out!
Dark Avenue Film had only been in business for about a year when the Pandemic struck. But Isle of Man filmmakers Bethany White and Patrick Crellin didn't let Covid-19 stop them - in fact, they worked out a way to turn Lockdown to their advantage.. They came up with an innovative way to shoot their short 'Endless Summer' which has led to numerous international festival successes for them already. Their recent shortlisting for New York's Socially Relevant Festival, with patrons Martin Sheen and Erin Brokovich, also gives them a World Premiere in March. Christy DeHaven caught up with Patrick and Bethany to find out more (full interview)
*insert Keanu's "gosh I love movies!" meme here* (Recorded November 2020)Ryan Murphy’s AHS spinoff seriesAmerican Horror Story, Ratched & Six Feet UnderWandaVision release date set for Jan. 15th, 2021“I Love Dick” tv show, Marfa, TX & the glory of Kathryn Hahn“The Shrink Next Door” - new project with Paul Rudd/Will FerrellThe Wizard of Oz (1925), Aladdin (1992), Toy Story (1995), Jumanji (1995), The Land Before Time (1988)Jurassic Park (1993) - plus the tours you can go on in Hawaii & That Laura Dern sceneTitanic (1997), Paramount Studios in Hollywood, CA & Ed Debevic's restaurant (RIP)The Laemmle on 2nd Street in Santa Monica, CAPolish Wedding (1998), Brokeback Mountain (2005)Forrest Gump (1994), Fried Green Tomatoes (1991), Erin Brokovich (2000)Baz Luhrmann (again!) - Moulin Rouge (2001), Strictly Ballroom (1992) and Romeo + Juliet (1996)The Alliance Theater in Atlanta, GeorgiaBroadway shows: Wicked, See What I Want to See, Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1999 film with Donny Osmond), CATS, Sunset Boulevard (based on the 1950 film by Billy Wilder), Starlight ExpressThe Adderley School for the Performing ArtsIdina MenzelThe Notebook (2004), A Walk to Remember (2004 film & 1999 novel)Rebel Without A Cause (1955)Movie Gallery & Blockbuster VideoAlmost Famous (2000) - yes, AGAIN - & Big Fish (2003)Clue (1985)Billy Crudup in The Morning Show on Apple TV+The Beatles Anthology documentary seriesHome Alone (1990)Problematic former favesChildhood bedrooms & Caitlin’s Godfather/Beauty and the Beast crossoverThe Peacemaker (1997) - Mimi Leder, Nicole Kidman & Julia RobertsPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)The historical movie theaters in Westwood Village - Westwood, CADreamgirls (2006)Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) & The Phantom Menace (1999)The prequels were good.Christopher John Rogers, designer. (Beyonce's dress in Vogue!)2021 Inauguration Fashion ideas (BRIT WAS RIGHT - OMG!)Mispronouncing LA & NY placesCaitlin’s museum rant: MOMA, The Met, “Starry Night” by Van Gogh, The Louvre, The Musée d'Orsay, visible storage, and the painting “The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon and the Coronation of Empress Joséphine on December 2, 1804” by Jacques Louis David & an extreme oversimplification of art history and the impressionist movementHow to pronounce Van Gogh.As usual, sorry if you hear Caitlin typing - she's taking notes!
Canada Mike joins us to talk about why America's vaccine rollout plan doesn't make sense and why it's not going well. First, Emmet talks about watching Erin Brokovich for the first time and Gabor Mate. Then we get into the nitty gritty with Mike while historically contextualizing the US response and the shaping of the Federal Government via crises. Towards the end, it all comes full circle as we talk about our duties as citizens (and parents) in a very based and trad conclusion. Bibliography (https://exhaust.fireside.fm/articles/eptwentythreebib). Closing song: "Help Desk (https://hausumountain.bandcamp.com/track/help-desk)" by Wobbly. Follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/ex_haustpodcast). Special Guest: Mike.
With Joe Biden at the helm one views a new opportunity for climate matters, however the famous activist and author Erin Brokovich shares her opinion in the Guardian. I thought I would share this article and a few comments with you.
S5 Ep 55: In this episode meet, actor, speaker, and Goodwill Ambassador Ger Duany, advocate and activist Erin Brokovich, and journalist Matthew Yglesias. Walk Toward the Rising Sun by Ger Duany: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/552032/walk-toward-the-rising-sun/ Superman's Not Coming by Erin Brockovich: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/555747/supermans-not-coming/ One Billion Americans by Matthew Yglesias: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/636499/one-billion-americans/
Plus, Gulf Coast residents brace for a Category 3 hurricane, tourism has been devastated by COVID-19, it's been 100 years since the 19th Amendment became part of the Constitution and Erin Brokovich's new book looks into the national water crisis.(Audio: Associated Press, 2020 Republican National Convention, United Nations)
Two Part Episode!First Up,Actress and progressive activist Mimi Kennedy, whose Hollywood credentials include notable reoccuring roles in the TV shows Dharma and Greg and the ongoing CBS sitcom Mom in addition to films like Midnight in Paris, In the Loop, Erin Brokovich, and (J.G.'s personal favorite) Pump Up the Volume, joins us to discuss how she became an activist as well her commendable efforts to promote election education among voters and prevent voter suppression. In particular, Mimi explains the dilemma of what she calls "The Surrender Rule" with regards to mail-in ballots. We also talk about how Mimi got involved with activism related to the issue of election integrity, her efforts to block the use of Diebold touchscreen voting machines in L.A. country, and why poll workers are needed now more than ever in the age of COVID-19. Mimi also provides her thoughts on the right wing media's portrayal of Hollywood as "too liberal" and the role Catholic social teachings played a role in developing her political consciousness. Then,Legendary progressive radio host Thom Hartmann joins us to discuss the latest entry in his Hidden History book series, The Hidden History of Monopolies: How Big Business Destroyed the American Dream. We begin by discussing the relevance of the Hidden History series in light of the George Floyd murder and how the history Thom is shedding light on is becoming less hidden and more well-known each and every day. From there we pivot into a conversation of what monopolies are and the adverse effect they have on We the People as a nation. Thom also fills us in on how monopolies tie into the story of the Boston Tea Party vis-à-vis the British East India company, Lewis Powell and the other players who sought to combat progressive activists like Ralph Nader (who provides the foreward for Thom's new book!) by promoting pro-business interest in various sectors of society like academia, the horrible legacy of Reaganomics and the Ronald Reagan presidency, and the problems of copyright and patent laws (which, as Thom points out, the founding fathers would have a thing or to say about!). All that and more on this edition of Parallax Views! This Episode Brought to You By:The War State:The Cold War Origins of the Military-Industrial Complex and the Power Elite, 1945-1963byMichael SwansonofThe Wall Street Window
When Julia Roberts played her, the world was introduced to Erin Brokovich as a fighter, a crusader for truth, and a passionate advocate for the underdog. These days, she’s all that and so much more...Join me for this inspiring chat with one of the world’s best-known activists and discover why it’s okay to start small, how you can help save the planet, and why you’ve got so much more power to create change than you think. Enjoy!Head to https://melissaambrosini.com/331 for the show notes.My newsletter: melissaambrosini.com/newsletterMy instagram: @melissaambrosiniThis episode is brought to you by BLUblox. Head to www.BLUblox.com now and enter the code MELISSA for 15% off your order. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Part Sober: In this Episode, The Losers discuss the four Best Picture nominees of 2000, Erin Brokovich, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Chocolat, Traffic and the winner, Gladiator.
Henein is a native of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She interviewed documentarian Morgan Spurlock for Penthouse, and also produced documentaries for the UK’s September Films on subjects that include pimps, drug dealers and porn stars in the Los Angeles area.[2] She was also part of First Apartment, a reality show webcast in the late 1990s and early 2000s on the now-defunct website crushedplanet.com, produced by Joe and Harry Gantz of Taxicab Confessions. Following a near-fatal pedestrian versus car crash in 2002 in which she was dragged for 49 feet, broke her leg, vertebrae, and several ribs and had to have a titanium rod inserted, she researched issues of health and nutrition to help her in her recovery and became aware of colony collapse disorder. In 2015, Maryam Henein was featured as an Environmental and Wellness Advocate in the book "Going Supernova: 101 SuperAchievers" With subject of America's increasing threat of toxins in public water sources, in 2017 Henein interviewed activist Erin Brokovich for Truthout.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/iantrottier/support
Summary: "They're called boobs, Ed." This week, we revisit the film Erin Brokovich on its 20th anniversary and make the shocking discovery that it is yet another classic that Andrea Warner has never seen. Also discussed: Jeffree Star, Flatliners, and Alison Roman's cooking channel. Show notes: Official Jeffree Star DREAM House Tour! (YouTube) The cancer-causing chemical Erin Brockovich fought against is still in our water (The Verge) 16 Heroic Facts About Erin Brockovich (Mental Floss) Every single Julia Roberts movie, ranked (Insider) Recommendations: Lisa: Alison Roman's cooking channel (NYTimes YouTube) Andrea W.: "Gaslighter" by Dixie Chicks Music credits: "Good Times" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0 Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst Courtesy of Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Instagram Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library's wonderful Inspiration Lab.
I denne uges afsnit er der lutter gode sager i vores tredje Corona-special. Minus det faktum, at Anders synes, at år 2000-hittet “Erin Brokovich” er på niveau med oscarvinderen “Parasite”. Ja, nu er du vist nødt til at lytte med, hva? Støt Film Snak: 10er.dk Med støtte på 10er hjælper du os med at drive […]
It's that wonderful time again!Time for Silver Screen News the Movie Mount Rushmore's monthly collaboration with K2K Radio where we discuss all the latest movie news and revisit movies that are 10 years old and 20 years old in our throwback thursday section,We will be aiming to branch into two shows, one solely dedicated to Movie News, and one just for Throwback Thursday, but for now, this is the start of something very special with K2KRadio. Enjoy!Our News Topics this month:Rosario Dawson cast as Ahsoka TanoStephen Amell has some choice words for the ArrowverseMinions 2 the first July release to be postponed due to COVID-19Our first FAN question: best directors working today?Throwback Thursday this month:10 years old: Alice in Wonderland, Brooklyn's Finest, How to Train your Dragon20 years old: Final Destination, Erin Brokovich, Road to El DoradoFollow the Silver Screen Dudes on Twitter https://twitter.com/MovieMtRushmoreFollow us also on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/silverscreendudes/Listen to us live on K2K Radio https://ktokradio.com/Be sure to Follow K2K Radio on Twitter https://twitter.com/KilburntoKensalRemember to visit North London's BEST Cinema, the Lexi: https://thelexicinema.co.uk/Be sure to follow the Lexi Cinema on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLexiCinemaBe sure to share this podcast with all movies fans that you know, and follow us for free on Spreaker, https://www.spreaker.com/show/movie-mount-rushmoreSpotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/5wJ8H1Y01slPBGs6BDUsKJApple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-mount-rushmore/id1338321324CastBox, https://castbox.fm/channel/Movie-Mount-Rushmore-id1158548?country=usDeezer https://www.deezer.com/en/show/709182iHeartRadio, https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966movie-mount-rushmor-29061971/
It's that wonderful time again!Time for Silver Screen News the Movie Mount Rushmore's monthly collaboration with K2K Radio where we discuss all the latest movie news and revisit movies that are 10 years old and 20 years old in our throwback thursday section,We will be aiming to branch into two shows, one solely dedicated to Movie News, and one just for Throwback Thursday, but for now, this is the start of something very special with K2KRadio. Enjoy!Our News Topics this month:Rosario Dawson cast as Ahsoka TanoStephen Amell has some choice words for the ArrowverseMinions 2 the first July release to be postponed due to COVID-19Our first FAN question: best directors working today?Throwback Thursday this month:10 years old: Alice in Wonderland, Brooklyn's Finest, How to Train your Dragon20 years old: Final Destination, Erin Brokovich, Road to El DoradoFollow the Silver Screen Dudes on Twitter https://twitter.com/MovieMtRushmoreFollow us also on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/silverscreendudes/Listen to us live on K2K Radio https://ktokradio.com/Be sure to Follow K2K Radio on Twitter https://twitter.com/KilburntoKensalRemember to visit North London's BEST Cinema, the Lexi: https://thelexicinema.co.uk/Be sure to follow the Lexi Cinema on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheLexiCinemaBe sure to share this podcast with all movies fans that you know, and follow us for free on Spreaker, https://www.spreaker.com/show/movie-mount-rushmoreSpotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/5wJ8H1Y01slPBGs6BDUsKJApple Podcasts, https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/movie-mount-rushmore/id1338321324CastBox, https://castbox.fm/channel/Movie-Mount-Rushmore-id1158548?country=usDeezer https://www.deezer.com/en/show/709182iHeartRadio, https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966movie-mount-rushmor-29061971/
Despite Wrestlemania 2000 taking place in April, along with Backlash, Fretz decided to space it out. It's Smarch 2000, Erin Brokovich, Beyond the Mat and Final Destination are in theaters. Wario Land 3 and Kirby 64 are out and the Simpsons, Futurama and Family Guy all have bangers. Learned even more about his true hatred for HHH. Listen on Wrestle Addict Radio Patreon! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fretzlemania/message
Bernie Babe Mark Ruffalo stars in Dark Waters, Todd Haynes's (The Buttegieg of cinema) new post-9/11 Erin Brokovich movie, Parasite's success is causing the South Korean government to look into improving the lives of people living in basement apartments and Celine Sciamma (director of Portrait of a Lady on Fire) was part of a walk out from the Cesar Awards when they decided in their wisdom to honour Roman Polanski with an award. We also sat down with Leigh Whannell to talk about his new film The Invisible Man, catch the full interview on the FBi facebook page.
Janis Carson, AB2RA, first licensed in 1959,has been an active ham since childhood, has an interest in the restoration and repair of older tube type amateur rigs, is a frequent contributor to Electric Radio Magazine, and documents her projects on her own website. Janis may be the “Erin Brokovich” of ham radio, as an advocate for your hobby to the FCC, and she mentors new and old hams in her community. AB2RA tells her ham radio story in this QSO Today.
It's the element at the heart of the Erin Brokovich story -- Chromium.
Kari Rhinehart is a mother to 3 beautiful children. Her eldest, Emma, lost her life at 13-years-old. Kari works with another mother who has experienced cancer in her child's life as well. They both lived in Franklin, Indiana at the time of diagnosis. This is Kari's story of her relentless efforts to ensure life for other families in Franklin Indiana turn out much differently than it did for her. To learn more: at https://www.ifitwasyourchild.org/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26732893)
Blue Moon by Lee Child. This is Jack Reacher # 24. This time he comes across an elderly couple who've got themselves into a financial mess by borrowing money for life saving surgery for their daughter, and tied up with a couple of dangerous gangs – the Albanians and the Ukrainians, who are not best pleased to have Jack on their patch. Great stuff.Exposure by Robert Bilott. In the spirit of Erin Brokovich, this is the author's true story – how when working as an environmental lawyer, he found that runoff from a DuPont landfill, and the production of Teflon at a local plant was causing catastrophic damage in West Virginia. DuPont is such a big employer there that nobody would listen and the authorities took no action - the author discovered the company had known about it for 60 years, while state officials turned a blind eye. DuPont eventually paid more than a billion New Zealand dollars in penalties and reparations. This is about corporate malpractice and one man's 20 year crusade.
Disponible depuis le mois de septembre sur Netflix, Unbelievable - la série créée par Susannah Grant - fait souffler un vent nouveau sur le genre de la série dramatique policière. A travers huit épisodes, le spectateur découvre l’histoire vraie de Marie Adler, une jeune adolescente américaine victime d’un viol qui, face à un système judiciaire étouffant, perd pied et finit par être poursuivie pour fausses accusations. Violences sexuelles, sexisme, sororité, diversité… Par ses choix de mise en scène originaux, Unbelievable porte à l’écran de nouvelles représentations et réinvente les codes du genre de manière intelligente. Clémentine et Pauline vous partagent leur coup de coeur.Références entendues dans l’épisode :30 Reasons Why (2017) est une série de Brian Yorkey inspirée des best sellers de Jay AsherOn my Block (2018) est une série américaine créée par L. Lungerich, E. Gonzalez et J. HaftSex Education (2019) est une série britannico-américaine de Laurie NunnBooksmart (2019) est le premier film réalisé par Olivia WildeToni Collette est une actrice et productrice australienneMerritt Wever est une actrice américaine principalement connue pour ses rôles dans les séries Nurse Jackie et The Walking DeadTrue Detective (2014) est une série américaine écrite par Nic Pizzolatto et réalisée par Cary FukunagaGilian Anderson est une actrice américano-britanniqueThe Fall (2013) est une série policière britannique réalisée par Allan CubittProPublica est un organisme américain indépendant spécialisé dans le journalisme d’investigation. En 2015, ProPublica publie un article relatant l’histoire de Marie Adler.Le prix Pulitzer récompense chaque année les meilleurs créations et travaux dans les domaines du journalisme, de la littérature et de la musique.Susannah Grant est la scénariste du film Erin Brokovich (2000)Ayelet Waldman et Michael Chabon est un couple d’écrivainsL’affaire du RER D (juillet 2004) est l’histoire d’une fausse agression antisémite qui a suscité un “emballement médiatique” exceptionnel.Tout va bien, The Kids Are Alright (2010) est un film réalisé par Lisa CholodenkoKing Kong Théorie est le sixième livre et premier essai de Virginie Despentes publié en 2006 chez Grasset.Comme si de rien était (2018) est un film allemand réalisé par Eva TrobischBig Little Lies (2017) est une mini-série américaine tirée du roman de Liane Moriarty adapté par David E. KelleyLa Belle et la Meute (2017) est un film réalisé par Kaouther Ben HaniaQuoi de Meuf est une émission de Nouvelles Écoutes, animée par Clémentine Gallot et Pauline Verduzier. Montée et mixée par Laurie Galligani. Prise de son et coordination par Ashley Tola.
1. Anchorman 2 Baldywood Review + Deaf Frat Guy 2. Superfan Giovanni in studio 3. Aisha Tyler "Three times fool!" 4. Erin Brokovich interview 5. Suzanne Somers in studio 6. Lisa Loeb performs Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com TWITTER: https://twitter.com/chrislaxamana https://twitter.com/giovannigiorgio INSTAGRAM: http://instagram.com/chrislaxamana1 https://twitter.com/giovannigiorgio Website: https://www.podcastone.com/carolla-classics Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/carolla-classics/id1454001697?mt=2
KFBK Weekend LIVE with Sam Shane. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam first admits and apologizes for racist pictures in his school yearbook then claims it's not him in the picture, but he has done blackface before. Senator Kamala Harris wants to eliminate the private health insurance system in favor of government provided health care for all. What industry is next asks Howard Schultz, the coffee industry? Alexandria Ocasio Cortez says tax the super rich, 70 percent? Ilhan Omar from Minnesota suggest 90 percent. PG&E, Pacific Gas and Electric, files for bankruptcy. Senator Jerry Hill suggests PG&E is attempting to avoid paying damage to victims of the deadly Paradise fire. Environmental activist Erin Brokovich agrees.
KFBK Weekend LIVE with Sam Shane. Virginia Governor Ralph Northam first admits and apologizes for racist pictures in his school yearbook then claims it's not him in the picture, but he has done blackface before. Senator Kamala Harris wants to eliminate the private health insurance system in favor of government provided health care for all. What industry is next asks Howard Schultz, the coffee industry? Alexandria Ocasio Cortez says tax the super rich, 70 percent? Ilhan Omar from Minnesota suggest 90 percent. PG&E, Pacific Gas and Electric, files for bankruptcy. Senator Jerry Hill suggests PG&E is attempting to avoid paying damage to victims of the deadly Paradise fire. Environmental activist Erin Brokovich agrees.
My evolution as an eco-warrior was hindered by the fact that I was so naive, for so long. Today’s episode is a short and sweet message. Instead of being gullible and trusting. be more like an investigative reporter. Don’t be naive. Time-stamped notes [1:00] “Naive” would be a great title for my autobiography, first 50 years. [1:30] Extrapolated the goodness of those who raised me to our government and others. [2:50] To be more successful, we need to be more like investigative reporters like Erin Brokovich, Jane Mayer, Anderson Cooper [3:20] Need to move away from being overly trusting [3:45] When I hear about things, I’m willing to dig in. Example: commercial pig farming [4:20] I’d love to hear in the comments: when did you give up the innocence of being trusting Resource: Erin Brokovich Movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0195685/ Thank you for listening! Discover how to launch and grow a thriving Green Team in your community at www.GreenTeamAcademy.com! Get your free Green Team Essentials with access to our private community, a guide to avoidable mistakes, and access to our Podcast Discussion Group. The time for action is now because there is no Planet B!
This time we discuss the work of writer/director/cinematographer/editor Steven Soderbergh. Craig is a BIG fan. Special attention is paid to Logan Lucky, the Magic Mike movies, and Schizopolis, but we also talk about Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Out of Sight, The Limey, Erin Brokovich, the Ocean's movies, Bubble, Side Effects, and indie cinema in general. There's not really much in the way of spoilers here, so go nuts. iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1329567064 Stitcher https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/movied Google Play https://play.google.com/music/m/Ip43jj65allt4a7aqjwduqxpsiy?t=MOVIED Tune In http://tun.in/piSih
It's Star Wars all the way down. It's in the box office. It's online. It's everywhere. Andy's seen it, but doesn't spoil, promise. We've got a full house of hijack trailers this week and a thoroughly thuggish list of movies with great henchmen! Andy's Trailer: Seven Days in Entebbe Pete's Trailer: The 15:17 to Paris Steve's Trailer: The Public THE LIST! Best Henchmen! Pete's List Igor, played by Marty Feldman, henchman for Gene Wilder's Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Young Frankenstein Karl Vreski, played by Alexander Godunov, henchman to Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber, Die Hard Lurtz the Uruk-hai, played by Lawrence Makoare, henchman to Sauron, Lord of the Rings Steve's List Captain Hadley, played by Clancy Brown, henchman to Bob Gunton's Warden Norton, The Shawshank Redemption Nurse Ratched, played by Louise Fletcher, henchman to the mental health establishment, _One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Dolores Umbridge, played by Imelda Staunton, henchman to Robert Hardy's Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Andy's List Xenia Onatopp, played by Famke Jansen, henchman to Sean Bean's Alec Trevelyan, GoldenEye Count Rugen, played by Christopher Guest, henchman to Chris Sarandon's Prince Humperdink, The Princess Bride Clarence Boddicker, played by Kurtwood Smith, henchman to Ronny Cox's Omni Consumer Products president Dick Jones, Robocop Next Week's List: Great protagonist defendants in trial movies, that are also potentially government conspiracies, not like Erin Brokovich.
It's Star Wars all the way down. It's in the box office. It's online. It's everywhere. Andy's seen it, but doesn't spoil, promise. We've got a full house of hijack trailers this week and a thoroughly thuggish list of movies with great henchmen! Andy's Trailer: Seven Days in Entebbe Pete's Trailer: The 15:17 to Paris Steve's Trailer: The Public THE LIST! Best Henchmen! Pete's List Igor, played by Marty Feldman, henchman for Gene Wilder's Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Young Frankenstein Karl Vreski, played by Alexander Godunov, henchman to Alan Rickman's Hans Gruber, Die Hard Lurtz the Uruk-hai, played by Lawrence Makoare, henchman to Sauron, Lord of the Rings Steve's List Captain Hadley, played by Clancy Brown, henchman to Bob Gunton's Warden Norton, The Shawshank Redemption Nurse Ratched, played by Louise Fletcher, henchman to the mental health establishment, _One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Dolores Umbridge, played by Imelda Staunton, henchman to Robert Hardy's Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Andy's List Xenia Onatopp, played by Famke Jansen, henchman to Sean Bean's Alec Trevelyan, GoldenEye Count Rugen, played by Christopher Guest, henchman to Chris Sarandon's Prince Humperdink, The Princess Bride Clarence Boddicker, played by Kurtwood Smith, henchman to Ronny Cox's Omni Consumer Products president Dick Jones, Robocop Next Week's List: Great protagonist defendants in trial movies, that are also potentially government conspiracies, not like Erin Brokovich.
It’s Star Wars all the way down. It’s in the box office. It’s online. It’s everywhere. Andy’s seen it, but doesn’t spoil, promise. We’ve got a full house of hijack trailers this week and a thoroughly thuggish list of movies with great henchmen! Andy’s Trailer: Seven Days in Entebbe Pete’s Trailer: The 15:17 to Paris Steve's Trailer: The Public THE LIST! Best Henchmen! Pete's List Igor, played by Marty Feldman, henchman for Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Young Frankenstein Karl Vreski, played by Alexander Godunov, henchman to Alan Rickman’s Hans Gruber, Die Hard Lurtz the Uruk-hai, played by Lawrence Makoare, henchman to Sauron, Lord of the Rings Steve's List Captain Hadley, played by Clancy Brown, henchman to Bob Gunton’s Warden Norton, The Shawshank Redemption Nurse Ratched, played by Louise Fletcher, henchman to the mental health establishment, _One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Dolores Umbridge, played by Imelda Staunton, henchman to Robert Hardy’s Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Andy's List Xenia Onatopp, played by Famke Jansen, henchman to Sean Bean’s Alec Trevelyan, GoldenEye Count Rugen, played by Christopher Guest, henchman to Chris Sarandon’s Prince Humperdink, The Princess Bride Clarence Boddicker, played by Kurtwood Smith, henchman to Ronny Cox’s Omni Consumer Products president Dick Jones, Robocop Next Week’s List: Great protagonist defendants in trial movies, that are also potentially government conspiracies, not like Erin Brokovich.
It’s Star Wars all the way down. It’s in the box office. It’s online. It’s everywhere. Andy’s seen it, but doesn’t spoil, promise. We’ve got a full house of hijack trailers this week and a thoroughly thuggish list of movies with great henchmen! Andy’s Trailer: Seven Days in Entebbe Pete’s Trailer: The 15:17 to Paris Steve's Trailer: The Public THE LIST! Best Henchmen! Pete's List Igor, played by Marty Feldman, henchman for Gene Wilder’s Dr. Frederick Frankenstein Young Frankenstein Karl Vreski, played by Alexander Godunov, henchman to Alan Rickman’s Hans Gruber, Die Hard Lurtz the Uruk-hai, played by Lawrence Makoare, henchman to Sauron, Lord of the Rings Steve's List Captain Hadley, played by Clancy Brown, henchman to Bob Gunton’s Warden Norton, The Shawshank Redemption Nurse Ratched, played by Louise Fletcher, henchman to the mental health establishment, _One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest Dolores Umbridge, played by Imelda Staunton, henchman to Robert Hardy’s Cornelius Fudge, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Andy's List Xenia Onatopp, played by Famke Jansen, henchman to Sean Bean’s Alec Trevelyan, GoldenEye Count Rugen, played by Christopher Guest, henchman to Chris Sarandon’s Prince Humperdink, The Princess Bride Clarence Boddicker, played by Kurtwood Smith, henchman to Ronny Cox’s Omni Consumer Products president Dick Jones, Robocop Next Week’s List: Great protagonist defendants in trial movies, that are also potentially government conspiracies, not like Erin Brokovich.
Confederate memorials are vandalized in Wilmington NC, 3 more Durham criminals who tore down a Confederate memorial in Durham are arrested, Kevin Williamson writes a great piece that says Republicans shouldn’t be goaded into a battle about Confederate war memorials, Erin Brokovich hosts a rally at UNCW on GenX, and too many people on both sides of the GenX debate have ways too make money to be trusted 100%
Allan Bell: From Victim To Superhero http://learntruehealth.com/alan-bell Alan Bell is the author of Poisoned. It tells how a prosecutor turned his medical mystery into a crusade for environmental victims. I have a lot of guests who have stressed the negative effects of environmental toxins from chemicals to ordinary items such as make-up. People are getting sick and doctors are making them drink lots of medicines. "I was a prosecutor in South Florida in the 80s. That time, they were filming 'Miami Vice' and I was there. Suddenly I came down with really bizarre medical symptoms. I started getting a sore throat, my eyes started burning me, my lungs started burning," Alan Bell said. It progressed to the point where Alan Bell began feeling fatigue. Like flu that wouldn't go away. So he went to several doctors but they didn't know what was wrong. It became worse and Alan Bell was experiencing seizures. He went to the Mayo Clinic, Cleaveland Clinic and National Jewish Hospital among others. Finally one day, there was a physician at National Jewish Hospital in Colorado who told Bell he was poisoned based on blood test results. He flew back to South Florida and talked to his investigators and told them the doctors' findings. He instructed them to investigate what was causing his condition. "I went to another doctor in South Florida who specialized in environmental health. He told me the building I was working in is making me sick. I didn't believe him at first but when my investigators came back with results, they affirmed what this Florida doctor said. That was my 'Ah-ha!' moment," recalls Alan Bell. That doctor advised him to get out of South Florida and settle somewhere else far away. He referred Alan Bell to a support group that deals with people who are environmentally injured. "Hence, they relocated me to an 800 square foot bubble in the middle of the Arizona desert. So along with my wife and daughter, we went to Arizona, to that bubble in the middle of nowhere," recalls Alan. Inside the bubble was nothing. In addition to that, it was like a cold, steel cell. Consequently, Bell ended up in a wheelchair. And his health deteriorated. Soon, his wife couldn't handle the situation so she left and left their child with Alan. "I fought to stay alive for the sake of my daughter. All I had in the bubble was a phone, fax, pencil and paper. Hence, I began to use those tools to talk to the top scientists on the planet," said Bell. In my quest to regain health, Bell stumbled upon a Pandora's box. But he discovered that his plight was just the tip of the iceberg. The scientists Bell talked to said all human disease and premature deaths, boils down to two common denominators: 1. The genes you were born with. 2. The environment that you are exposed to. "More people get sick and die from environmental exposure than all those afflicted with AIDS, automobile accidents, war, and crime combined. This is the silent epidemic of the 20th century," Bell said. In addition to that, Bell tried to look for charities looking into this so he could donate money to them. But there was nobody who was focusing on saving the humans. "I spoke to health organizations. But they focused on their separate diseases. And they recognize that there is a huge environmental component to the separate disease that they look at. But none of them were focusing on how all of those diseases are inter-related to common environmental factors," said Bell. The Environmental Health Foundation "I started my own little charity inside my little bubble and called it The Environmental Health Foundation. At that time I was able to get the support of then Vice President Al Gore, Eugene Cernan (the last man to walk on the moon) as many more. In addition to that, we were able to raise money and donated it to research," shares Bell. "Then I called this one doctor who did a brain scan on me. He found out I had brain injury due to the chemical exposures. So he put me on a new medicine at the time, which is an anti-seizure medicine." Slowly but surely, Bell got well. It was amazing because, by that time, Bell was trapped in that bubble for 8 years. It took a while to be re-introduced to society. Lawyers Jan Schlichtmann (the lawyer portrayed in the movie A Civil Action) and Ed Masry (the lawyer portrayed in the movie Erin Brokovich) worked with Bell to look into this environmental case. Many victims were like me and Bell helped them. Bell was a victim, became a survivor, became a health advocate and legally helped other people. He has come full circle. Bells says, "That's what prompted me to write this book called Poisoned. So I could share my personal journey with everybody else. To alert them that you could modify your lifestyle and prevent this from happening to yourself and your family." Latest Statistics The alarming environmental statistics should wake us up. We can't afford to anymore put our head in the sand and ignore that our children are dying of cancer due to exposure to pollutants. Some research shows there are toxins that have contaminated placenta blood of the baby. Our children are literally being born toxic. Since 1950, more than 85,000 chemicals have been introduced into our environment. And few of them have been tested for their toxic effects on humans. We can't rely on our government to protect us and we can't rely on our doctors to cure us. It's up to you should protect yourself. "The only reason why I got sick from it is because it was a brand new building. They merely re-circulated the old air to save energy costs. I was too sick to sue them. By the time I got better the statute of limitations (4 years) are gone," shares Bell. But years later, when Bell walked into the building, he was fine. It was like a brand new car. The nice and new smell is toxic. But when a car is two years old, the smell dissipates. The toxins dissipate as well. Same thing with the building. Bell says the difference between now and then is, now they require new buildings to have at least 10% fresh air coming into the building. When he got sick, there was no such law. Lesson Learned "My book teaches you to be smart on what to buy. You don't have to give up anything. If you want to figure out how to live longer and healthier, by this book," said Bell. Alan Bell has devoted his life to helping victims who cannot fend for themselves. Despite overwhelming odds, his personal misfortune has turned into a benefit for others. Get Connected With Allan Bell! 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#85 — Essure Dangers: Permanent Birth Control Pain ** October 7, 2015Host // Lisa BloomquistEssure is a kind of non-surgical sterilization that was approved by the FDA in 2002. Since then, three-quarters of a million women have signed up. We’re talking about the insertion of metal coils inside the fallopian tubes, which is supposed to prevent hookups between egg and sperm.A one-time, hassle-free procedure. Modern technology has surely improved upon the IUD of yore, right?It sounds simple enough.So, why are thousands of women complaining of:debilitating painweight gain, hair lossdepression, brain fog, fatigueflu-like symptomsdigestive disordersoccluded fallopian tubesunintended pregnanciesdid we mention the pain?These thousands of women are joined by consumer activist extraordinaire, Erin Brokovich who set up the Essure Procedure.net website to encourage more women to come forward and share their stories. The legal system isn’t open to these women because of something called “federal preemption” of class III medical devices. But these women aren’t taking this lying down. They’re making so much noise, challenging manufacturer Bayer AG, that the FDA is taking another look.Lisa Saenz is a 46 year-old mother of 4 daughters and 2 grand children. She is a licensed Social Worker and currently works as a Crisis Intervention Social Worker with high risk patients addicted to opiates. Her background includes 23 years as a patient advocate for the mentally ill. As a victim of these awful devices, she joined and helped promote the Essure Problems Facebook page. This led to her current role as a passionate patient advocate for women’s health and reproductive safety.Lisa Bloomquist is a patient advocate who was injured by Cipro in 2011. She runs Floxie Hope, a fluoroquinolone toxicity advocacy site, and manages The Fluoroquinolone Wall of Pain. Lisa is a guest blogger for Hormones Matter and Collective Evolution, and hosts The Floxie Hope Podcast. Lisa has vowed to continue to screaming about the dangers of fluoroquinolone antibiotics until those in the medical professions start paying attention to their Hippocratic Oath, until proper informed consent is established for administration of these drugs, and until physicians stop giving them to children. Lisa is a Colorado native who enjoys the mountains, Pilates, and her cat. She has a BA in Economics from Colorado State University and a Masters in Public Administration from University of Colorado, Denver.
Steve Cooper talks with actor Wade Williams. Wade is best known for his starring role as Brian Bellick on Fox's Prison Break. He began his acting career at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park and then continued with performances on and off Broadway and toured nationally in productions such as Ragtime, Guys and Dolls and Kiss of the Spiderwoman and many others. His films credits include Jarhead, Flicka, Ali, Collateral, Erin Brokovich, The Dark Knight Rises, Draft Day and Gangster Squad. On TV he had a recurring role on The Bernie Mac Show and has guest starred on Monk, 24, NYPD Blue, Charmed, Over There, Six Feet Under, CSI, The Bridge, Revenge, Crisis, NCIS, Burn Notice, The Mentalist, Bones and many others. He also does voice-overs for many projects and is a musician.
Patrice Walsh: former Luvabull, Single Mom, and the self styled Erin Brokovich of Rock and Roll came into the studio one hot afternoon in late July and sang her heart out. Patrice started playing guitar at age 13 and has not looked back since. She has that strong sense of purpose about her career and a strong voice to deliver her message. You can also find her at her band website http://www.pattirocks.com