Podcasts about forever chemicals

PFAS-Chemikalien galten eine Zeit lang als chemisches Wundermittel: Beispielsweise haben sie die positiven Eigenschaften von Wasser und sind gleichzeitig Wasser abweisend. In den letzten Jahren wurde jedoch deutlich, dass sich die PFAS-Chemikalien nicht von selbst abbauen und immer weiter fliessen, respektive versickern.Jetzt findet man diese in den Böden, in Bächen, im Fleisch und sogar in der Milch. Das ist nicht nur für Tiere, sondern auch die Menschen gesundheitsgefährdend. Lange aber merkte das niemand. Bis im Kanton St. Gallen eine Untersuchung die restliche Schweiz wachgerüttelt hat.Nun ist auch die nationale Politik aktiv geworden.Warum sind PFAS auf einmal ein grosses Problem? Für wen? Und was genau sind eigentlich PFAS? Diese und weitere Fragen beantwortet Bundeshausredaktor Cyrill Pinto in einer neuen Folge des täglichen Podcasts «Apropos».Host: Alexandra AreggerProduzent: Tobias HolzerPFAS – Segen und Fluch zugleich:Bauern sollen Geld erhalten, wenn Felder mit «Ewigkeits»-Chemikalien belastet sindFrauen und Männer sind unterschiedlich von PFAS belastetChemikalien im Fleisch: Nun verschärft die Migros ihre eigenen KontrollenGiftige Chemikalien in den Böden könnten die Schweiz 26 Milliarden Franken kostenBund stampft Studie zu Pestiziden und PFAS-Chemikalien ein Unser Tagi-Spezialangebot für Podcast-Hörer:innen: tagiabo.chHabt ihr Feedback, Ideen oder Kritik zu «Apropos»? Schreibt uns an podcasts@tamedia.ch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Water is the most important nutrient and yet people tend to choose the worst source of it. Cydian Kauffman from Pure Water Northwest attacks this topic with laboratory analysis and logic to customize a treatment plant specific his customers needs. In this episode we discuss the various water challenges that we all have and what what can be done about it. Join us for the fun and even controversial discussion that covers everything from scams to medical freedom and even the fluoridated water debate.One interesting part of the discussion was the revelation that most bottled water is filtered municipal water. The disturbing part about this is that municipal water is mostly filtered sewage.RESOURCES:Visit this episode's blog page:https://drhaley.com/bottled-water-is-filtered-sewage/Visit Cydian Kauffman's corporate website:https://purewaternorthwest.com/Watch this episode on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CY8Sw9jWfCwTIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro Snip01:25 Introduce Cydian Kauffman03:06 How Cydian Kauffman got into the water business04:31 What are the standards that the EPA sets for water? (MCL Maximum Contaminent Level and MCLG)06:28 How detailed is the testing of our water?08:27 What is the acceptable level of PFAS in the water?11:43 How is well water different from municipal water and how do we filter them?13:28 How old is the water we drink?14:04 Where do municipalities get their water?16:30 Why is carbon such a good medium for filtering water?20:45 What are "Forever Chemicals"?21:32 How do medications get in our water supply?23:10 What does Dr. Haley think about alkaline water?25:55 What is structured water?29:50 What are some problems with bottled water?31:24 Where are people getting microplastics in their body from?34:25 How is bottled water made?39:05 What are the options for filtering municipal water at home?40:48 How do I find my municipalities water report?43:32 What are the three types of water filters?45:23 What kind of filtration system do you feel best about when the contamination is unknown?53:57 What does Pure Water Northwest do?55:17 What does Dr. Haley think about fluoride in the water supply

This is Episode 128 and Part 1 of Season 2: Forever Chemicals Detox 101 of the Practical Nontoxic Living™ podcast. Even though forever chemicals (PFAS) are everywhere, your body is remarkably resilient. In this season, adapted from a live 4-Day Home Detox Challenge, you'll learn why small swaps to reduce toxic exposures can make a big difference in your health and home. For the full Forever Chemicals Detox Crash Course—including the detailed slide presentation with works cited and a digital workbook to help reduce your lifetime exposure—click on the link to learn more.  

The Daily Inter Lake's Jack Underhill is based in Kalispell and has been following the situation. He sat down with MTPR's Elinor Smith to explain the timeline of discovery and how city officials handled the information.

 Let's start with the basics.  What are ‘forever chemicals?'  And so this podcast begins with Professor Matt Simcik, an environmental chemist from the University of Minnesota, trying to explain to me, a layman, what they are.  They have been in the news lately and there are now efforts around the country to limit their use … Read More Read More

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Big Brother is returning to its original Dreamworld house and live format, but as the social experiment gears up for its latest season, we're asking whether it's possible to protect contestants while still delivering on the drama. Plus, we break down what "forever chemicals" are, where they're hiding in your home, and the new Australian breakthrough that could finally help get rid of them. And in headlines today Israel's military has launched an attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar, where the Palestinian militant group has its political base; Victoria has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce treaty legislation to parliament, paving the way for a formal agreement between the state's Indigenous people and the government; Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay the bulk of her former boss's legal costs after losing a defamation case; Prince Harry will personally donate more than a million pounds to the BBC Children in Need charity, one of the largest individual sums publicly given by a member of the royal family THE END BITS Support independent women's media Check out The Quicky Instagram here Listen to Morning Tea celebrity headlines here GET IN TOUCHShare your story, feedback, or dilemma! Send us a voice note or email us at thequicky@mamamia.com.au CREDITS Hosts: Taylah Strano & Claire Murphy Guest: Carly Dober, Director of the Australian Association of Psychologists Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Louisville's tap water is award-winning and nationally recognized. But so-called “forever chemicals” are raising new questions about what's really in our drinking water. We talk with health and environmental reporter Morgan Watkins from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting about PFAS in Louisville's water and what's being done to keep the Ohio River safe.

Mariah Blake investigates the chemical industry's decades-long campaign to hide the dangers of forever chemicals and the citizens working to hold them accountable.

Toothpaste may be the cause of your child's allergies. An antimicrobial chemical called triclosan (try-klow-san) has been a staple ingredient in everyday products like mouthwash and clothing for decades. A new player in the fight against forever chemicals. An apple a day may help you sleep better. Learn More: https://radiohealthjournal.org/medical-notes-how-to-flush-out-forever-chemicals-eat-fruit-to-sleep-better-and-is-toothpaste-causing-your-allergies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dominique & callers unpack urgent issues on the national and international stage. The deregulating of phthalates, the restriction on vaccines, the redistricting arms race, and the Olympics in the ICE era are all on the agenda.https://www.instagram.com/diprimaradio/

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 8-28-2025: Dr. Dawn opens with concerning research about PFAS (forever chemicals) found in feminine hygiene products. Chinese and American studies reveal significant concentrations in paper diapers, sanitary pads, and especially period underwear, with some products containing up to 77,000 parts per million. These compounds can absorb through skin and never break down in the environment, raising health concerns for products used in intimate contact. She shares research on vitamin K (MK7) for nocturnal leg cramps in older adults. A study of people 65 and older showed that 180 micrograms of menaquinone-7 reduced cramp episodes by half over two months while placebo group episodes doubled. This form of vitamin K also helps direct calcium to bones rather than arteries when taking calcium and vitamin D supplements. Dr. Dawn explains how gut bacteria are evolving to digest food thickeners like guar gum found in ketchup, salad dressing, and toothpaste. Previously considered non-digestible, these cellulose-based compounds are now being broken down by bacterial enzymes that develop when people eat high-fiber diets, potentially adding hidden calories to processed foods beyond what labels indicate. An emailer asks about Botox brain effects after reading a study in Advanced Science. Dr. Dawn critiques the research methodology, explaining that the organoid model using fetal cells doesn't replicate real-world conditions. She argues the cosmetic doses used are orders of magnitude smaller than the doses used in the study. The study concentrations are much higher than doses used in even the most aggressive therapeutic applications and concludes the study doesn't provide compelling evidence for brain toxicity concerns. Another emailer inquires about myalgia encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome genome research. Dr. Dawn explains that while GWAS studies identifying eight genetic loci are scientifically interesting, they don't provide practical diagnostic tools or treatment insights. She notes the resemblance of ME/CFS to long COVID and describes the hallmark symptom of post-exertional malaise lasting days after activity. Dr. Dawn presents encouraging dementia prevention research showing Mediterranean diet benefits. The study found 13% reduced dementia risk overall, with 25% reduction for those improving adherence. Most significantly, people with the high-risk APOE4 gene variant showed the greatest protective effect from eating leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, and limiting processed foods. She provides an extensive discussion of hormone therapy for mental health, criticizing the medical field's neglect of hormonal causes of depression and anxiety. Dr. Dawn explains how 35% of men over 45 are testosterone deficient and describes perimenopause effects on women's mental health, including 30% increased depression risk and 112% increased bipolar disorder risk during hormonal transitions. Dr. Dawn criticizes Gameday men's health clinics for exploitative practices, describing their "man cave" marketing approach and expensive injection protocols. She explains how normal testosterone production involves daily mini-spikes rather than weekly injections, and discusses clomiphene citrate as an alternative that can improve both testosterone levels and fertility without suppressing sperm production. She concludes with a cautionary tale about imaging studies, describing a patient whose X-ray showing arthritis led to activity restrictions that may have worsened her condition. Dr. Dawn emphasizes that movement and weight-bearing exercise are crucial for joint health, even when imaging shows degenerative changes. She warns against letting scans dictate treatment over clinical symptoms and urges a "physical therapy first" approach.

Think your kitchen is safe? In this 5-minute Raindrop episode of Practical Nontoxic Living™, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares one quick and impactful tip to help detox your kitchen from hidden toxins—starting with your food storage. Learn how plastic food containers and wrappers can leach hormone-disrupting chemicals like phthalates and PFAS (also known as “forever chemicals”), especially when heated or used with acidic foods. Discover the simple swap Sophia recommends to reduce toxic exposure: switching to glass containers. In this episode, you'll learn: • How plastic containers may be polluting your food • How to reduce your family's exposure to harmful chemicals • A simple, affordable swap that supports your long-term health

New EPA data shows PFAS, short for per-and polyfluroalkyl, is showing up in 200 more drinking systems nationwide, including in Durham and Fayetteville. Those chemicals, known as "forever chemicals" because of how hard they are to break down, can cause health issues. WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin digs into how utilities are responding and if their efforts are paying off. 

When it comes to reducing toxins in our homes, some of the biggest threats are the ones we can't see.This week on the Natural Super Kids Podcast, we're wrapping up our low-tox living series with an episode that's essential for every modern household: a deep but practical look at PFAS chemicals — often called “forever chemicals” for good reason. These invisible toxins are used in everything from non-stick cookware to school uniforms, food packaging to mascara… and they don't just disappear. They linger in our homes, our water, and even our bodies.In this episode, we unpack how PFAS exposure builds up over time, why it's especially concerning for kids and pregnant women, and how to start making sustainable changes that actually feel doable. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by toxin talk, this conversation will help ground and guide you.Here's what we cover:What PFAS are and why they're known as “forever chemicals”.Where these toxins show up in everyday life from pans to prams to personal care.How PFAS exposure may impact immunity, hormones, and long-term health  especially in children.Gentle but effective steps to reduce your family's toxic load, one swap at a time.

Nonstick pans may seem convenient—but they can release toxic PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” into your food. In this quick Raindrop episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée shares two of her favorite nontoxic cookware swaps that are safer for your health and easy to use. If you're just getting started with a home detox or want a quick win for your kitchen, this 3-minute episode gives you practical, trustworthy guidance.

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Investigative journalist and author Mariah Blake has spent years reporting on the ways PFAS, commonly referred to as forever chemicals, have posed a threat to our environment. Senior Producer Lou DiVizio recently sat down with Blake to talk about her new book: "They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals."Podcast Host: Lou DiVizioGuest: Mariah Blake, Author, Investigative Journalist 

Get Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware at 50% off plus a complete guide on cookware materials and safety at:witsandweights.com/chefsfoundry--Do you cook with nonstick pans, microwave with plastic containers, or wonder about materials you drink out of?Learn about the science behind 3 major categories of chemical exposure from cookware and food packaging: microplastics, PFAS ("forever chemicals"), and plasticizers like BPA.While avoiding fear-mongering, we discuss legitimate concerns about how these compounds might affect hormones, inflammation, and long-term health when exposure accumulates over time.Plus, learn practical steps to minimize exposure without losing your mind over every container in your kitchen.Main Takeaways:Microplastics from scratched cookware and PFAS from nonstick coatings are legitimate concerns worth addressing through simple swapsThe "dose makes the poison" cumulative exposure over time matters more than occasional contactEasy wins include replacing scratched nonstick pans, using glass containers for microwaving, and choosing ceramic or stainless steel cookwareYour body's detoxification systems are enhanced by the same foundational health practices we always discuss (strength training, quality nutrition, adequate sleep)Timestamps:0:02 - 3 categories of chemical exposure from cookware 3:20 - Microplastics 5:21 - PFAS "forever chemicals" 6:56 - Plasticizers, BPA, and aluminum leaching 8:38 - How these exposures might affect you 10:38 - Recommended cookware 14:46 - Should you be concerned? 19:25 - 3 levels of kitchen safety 21:30 - Avoiding food safety anxiety 22:17 - Recap for cookware, storage, and waterTry Chef's Foundry P600 ceramic cookware at 50% off - Swiss-engineered ceramic coating with removable handles, no PFAS, no Teflon: witsandweights.com/chefsfoundrySupport the show

Ralph welcomes labor organizer Chris Townsend to discuss the current state of the labor movement under the second Trump administration. Then, Ralph talks to journalist Mariah Blake about PFAS and her new book “They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals.”Chris Townsend has been a union member and leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.We've moved up an administrative layer of labor leaders, time markers, folks who see their role as at best guiding the sinking ship, managing the decline, taking best care as they can think of the members as their lives are destroyed, as the employers move to liquidate us.Chris TownsendIn many ways, exceeding the gravity of the political action crisis (our subordination to the Democratic Party, our membership estrangement from the political process, the lack of any significant trade union education of the rank and file other than a few cheap slogans)…is that the crisis that we face is the crisis of our very existence.Chris TownsendIt's far easier to shrink the labor movement than it is to build it and grow it. And that's our job. No other force in the country is going to do the work of adding the many millions of unorganized toilers—I use the word “toilers” very carefully…Toil is really what we've been reduced to, and increasingly so. So there's absolutely, I would indict the labor movement loudly, daily, that there is as yet no understanding that unless we go back out to the unorganized and take the spirit of trade unionism—unity, one for all, take on the employer, organize, defend each other, move forward, recapture some of this gargantuan wealth that we create each day on the job—unless that spirit is returned into an organizing wave or at least an attempt to do this, our fate has been sealed.Chris TownsendMariah Blake is an investigative journalist whose writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Atlantic, Mother Jones, the New Republic, and other publications. She was a Murrey Marder Nieman Fellow in Watchdog Journalism at Harvard University. And she is the author of They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals.PFAS are a large family of chemicals with some pretty amazing properties—they're extremely resistant to heat, stains, water, grease, electrical currents. They stand up to corrosive chemicals that burn through virtually every other material (including, in some cases, steel). And this makes them extremely useful. And as a result, they found their way into thousands of everyday products. On the other hand, they are probably the most insidious pollutants in all of human history. So they stay in the environment for hundreds or even thousands of years. Those that have been studied are highly toxic, even in the most minuscule of doses. And they are literally polluting the entire planet.Mariah BlakeThe way we regulate chemicals in this country at the moment makes zero sense. You do see changes happening in response to the unique threat posed by these chemicals on a state level. And this is really in response to citizen activism. So a number of states are passing laws that have banned the entire class of chemicals. That is not how we regulate chemicals in this country normally. We normally regulate them one by one, but at this moment 30 US states have passed at least 170 laws restricting PFAS, including 16 full or partial bans on the entire class of chemicals in consumer goods.Mariah BlakeThe amazing thing is the families of all these lobbyists have got these chemicals in their own bodies, their own kids, their own infants. I mean, don't they crank that into their daily mission as to how they're going to confront efforts by citizens around the country to ban and regulate these chemicals? How oblivious can you be? These oil and gas executives and lobbyists in Washington, their own families are being contaminated.Ralph NaderThese were people very much like Michael, people who had never taken much of an interest in politics, who'd spent their lives trusting that there were systems in place to protect them. And now that trust had been shattered. But rather than becoming cynical or resigned, they fought like hell to protect their families. And along the way, they discovered these hidden strengths that turned them into really remarkable advocates.Mariah BlakeNews 8/8/25* In Gaza, even the Israeli media is starting to acknowledge the scale of the starvation crisis. The New Yorker reporters, “Channel 12 [Israel's most-watched mainstream news broadcast], aired a series of startling…photographs of emaciated babies, and of children being trampled as they stood in food lines, holding out empty pots…[as well as] pictures of mothers weeping because they had no way to feed their families…Ohad Hemo, the network's correspondent for Palestinian affairs, concluded, ‘There is hunger in Gaza, and we have to say it loud and clear…The responsibility lies not only with Hamas but also with Israel.'” According to the U.N.'s World Food Programme, more than one in three people are not eating for days in a row. Yet, polls show that a “vast majority of Israeli Jews – 79 percent – say they are ‘not so troubled' or ‘not troubled at all' by the reports of famine and suffering among the Palestinian population in Gaza,” according Haaretz. This callous disregard for the lives of Palestinians among Israel's majority population ensures that this humanitarian crisis will worsen even more unless the government faces real external pressure to end the devastation and provide humanitarian aid.* Meanwhile, Axios reports the government of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “unanimously voted Monday to fire Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, who is currently prosecuting [Netanyahu] for corruption.” As this piece explains, “This is the first time an Israeli government has ever voted to fire an attorney general,” sparking “immediate accusations Netanyahu was seeking to protect himself and his aides.” The Israeli Supreme Court issued an injunction blocking the move. However, this act, and the ensuing backlash, all but guarantees the bombardment of Gaza will continue as Netanyahu uses the campaign as a political liferaft.* Speaking of political crises, a major one is unfolding here at home. In Texas, the Republican-dominated state legislature is seeking to redraw the state's congressional maps to give Republicans five additional seats, which President Trump claims they are “entitled” to, per ABC. This naked power grab has set off a firestorm, with Democratic-controlled states like California and New York vowing to retaliate by redrawing their own maps to maximize their party's advantage. Texas state Democratic legislators, in an attempt to deny Republicans the quorum they need to enact the new maps, have fled to Illinois. Attorney General Ken Paxton has ordered their arrest, but they are seeking safe harbor in Illinois. Gerrymandering has plagued the American body politic since the foundation of the republic; perhaps this new crisis will force a resolution to the issue at the federal level. Then again, probably not.* In more positive legal news, former Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan reports that in an “Important win…A court rejected Google's effort to overturn a unanimous jury verdict finding that Google illegally monopolized key markets.” Crucially, the court also found that “digital monopolies can enjoy the fruits of their illegal conduct even after it stops.” In practice, this ruling means a remedy “may need to go beyond just stopping the illegal behavior so that the market can truly be opened up to competition.” However, Google is still appealing the ruling to the corporate-friendly Supreme Court, so the ultimate fate of this decision remains in the balance.* On Tuesday, the New York Times published an article giving an inside look at financier and pedophile sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein's “Manhattan Lair.” Among other notable features of the seven-story townhouse: a surveillance camera inside Epstein's bedroom. One can only imagine the images it captured. Another notable feature: the preponderance of photographs of powerful and influential figures with Epstein, including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. Epstein's Saudi connections, including a passport with a fake name and an address in Saudi Arabia which he used to enter several countries, including the Kingdom in the 1980s, have not been deeply probed.* Our remaining stories for this week all revolve around the Trump administration. First, after complaining that the Bureau of Labor Statistics “rigged” economic data to make his administration and Republicans look bad, Trump has fired BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer. As POLITICO notes, budget constraints and workforce cuts have already enfeebled BLS, and the bureau's attempts to insulate itself from political pressure will now be strained to the limit as whomever Trump does install will – implicitly or explicitly – understand that their fate will be tied to reporting out positive economic data. In the long run, this blow against accuracy in official economic reporting could do immense damage to the confidence of those considering investing in the United States.* Another Trump power grab is aimed at the District of Columbia. At 3 a.m. on Sunday, an altercation occurred between two fifteen-year-olds and Edward Coristine, the infamous DOGE staffer nicknamed “Big Balls,” in Washington's Logan Circle neighborhood. According to AP, “the group approached…[Coristine's] car and made a comment about taking it…[he then]...turned to confront the group…the teens then attacked him…officers patrolling nearby intervened…[and] the teens fled on foot.” This objectively strange, though ultimately mundane, attempted carjacking by teenagers has spurred the president to threaten a federal takeover of D.C., even as “violent crime overall is down more than 25% from the same period last year.” This is not the first time Republicans have threatened a federal takeover of the District, and in recent years there have been increasing tensions between the local and federal government – but D.C. is largely powerless to resist as it lacks the constitutional protections of statehood.* The Trump administration is also taking actions that will endanger the health and safety of all Americans. NBC reports Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is terminating 22 contracts, amounting to around $500 million, for research and development of mRNA vaccines. These contracts were awarded through the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA. One of these contracts was intended to help develop an mRNA-based vaccine for H5N1, the strain of bird flu that has infected dozens of people in the United States, according to this report. Rick Bright, who directed BARDA through the first Trump administration is quoted saying, “This isn't just about vaccines…It's about whether we'll be ready when the next crisis hits. Cutting mRNA development now puts every American at greater risk.”* Over at the Environmental Protection Agency, the picture is far more muddled. The Washington Post reports that the EPA held a tense meeting this week on its plan to rescind the agency's drinking water standard with regard to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. In this meeting, state officials complained that mixed messages from federal regulators were frustrating their efforts. According to the Post “Despite the lack of clarity on what the EPA will do with the standard, states are still on the hook for implementing it.” Steven Elmore, chair of the National Drinking Water Advisory Council, is quoted saying “Certain states have state laws that say their drinking water standard can't be more stringent than the federal law.” At the same time, 250 bills have been introduced in 36 states this year to address PFAS by “banning the chemicals in products, setting maximum levels in drinking water and allocating funding to clean up contamination,” and “Dozens of states have passed regulatory standards for at least one forever chemical in drinking water.” Put simply, chaos and confusion reign, and the American people will pay the price as toxic forever chemicals continue to pollute our drinking water.* Finally, the BBC reports Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced plans for the United States to put a nuclear reactor on the moon. According to this piece, this initiative – part of “US ambitions to build a permanent base for humans to live on the lunar surface” – will be fast-tracked through NASA with a goal of being completed by 2030. The BBC astutely observes “questions remain about how realistic the goal and timeframe are, given recent and steep [NASA] budget cuts.” The announcement of this literally outlandish potential boondoggle is driven by an announcement in May by Russia and China that they plan to build an automated nuclear power station on the Moon by 2035. That's right, a second space race is underway, and to paraphrase the 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte, the second time is always a farce.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

Headlines for August 08, 2025; Gaza Takeover: Mouin Rabbani on Israel’s “Indefinite, Genocidal Military Campaign”; “They Poisoned the World”: The Corporate Cover-Up & Fightback Against PFAS, “Forever Chemicals”; Epstein Survivor Jess Michaels: Victims Want “Accountability & Justice,” Not Political Grandstanding

Headlines for August 08, 2025; Gaza Takeover: Mouin Rabbani on Israel’s “Indefinite, Genocidal Military Campaign”; “They Poisoned the World”: The Corporate Cover-Up & Fightback Against PFAS, “Forever Chemicals”; Epstein Survivor Jess Michaels: Victims Want “Accountability & Justice,” Not Political Grandstanding

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You've heard of “forever chemicals”—but how do you actually avoid them? In this Raindrop episode, Sophia Ruan Gushée breaks down what PFAS are, where they hide in your home, and how to detox your daily routine with ONE simple, practical swap. Whether you're worried about hormone disruption, fertility, or cancer risk, this episode provides empowering awareness to reduce your exposure to toxic chemicals linked to serious health conditions.

In this episode, we explore how PFAS exposure—commonly known as "forever chemicals"—may impact veterans and their VA disability claims. Found in firefighting foam (AFFF), contaminated water, and military bases, PFAS chemicals have been linked to serious health conditions like cancer, thyroid disease, and immune system disorders.We break down what PFAS are, where veterans may have been exposed during military service, and how to build a strong VA claim for service-connected illnesses linked to PFAS. You'll also learn about ongoing federal research, recent VA policy developments, and the steps to take if you think your illness is related to toxic exposure.

University of Arizona Professor Jeffrey Burgess joined the show to talk about his recent released study on "PFAS", or "Forever Chemicals" in the blood of firefighters. He also discussed findings in the study that found lower levels of "PFAS" in firefighters who regularly donated plasma. 

Elizabeth Gilbert is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Big Magic and Eat, Pray, Love as well as several other international bestsellers. Her latest novel, City of Girls, was named an instant New York Times bestseller. Go to ElizabethGilbert.Substack.com to subscribe to “Letters From Love with Elizabeth Gilbert,” her newsletter, which has more than 120,000 subscribers.This episode was originally published in September 20225. Show notes and links: https://tim.blog/2024/09/26/elizabeth-gilbert-2/ Sponsors:Vanta trusted compliance and security platform: https://vanta.com/tim ($1000 off)Our Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that's coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”: https://fromourplace.com/tim (Shop their sale now!) Shopify global commerce platform, providing tools to start, grow, market, and manage a retail business: https://shopify.com/tim (one-dollar-per-month trial period)Timestamps:[00:00:00] Who is Elizabeth Gilbert? [00:05:42] No cherished outcomes. [00:10:55] Self-compassionate ownership of responsibility. [00:15:52] The daily practice of writing letters from love. [00:22:22] Two-way prayer vs. one-way prayer. [00:30:57] The male approach to this practice. [00:34:27] How do you feel toward yourself vs. about yourself? [00:36:53] Understanding self-hatred to foster self-friendliness. [00:43:20] Setting boundaries and dealing with those who refuse to honor them. [00:50:15] Why (and how) Elizabeth avoids big family holiday gatherings. [00:52:15] Comfort in solitude. [00:53:38] Much abuzz about Elizabeth's new ‘do. [00:57:52] Boundaries, priorities, and mysticism: a relaxed woman as a radical concept. [01:04:02] What mysticism brings to Elizabeth's reality. [01:07:26] A better question to ask than “What do I want?” [01:09:32] Elizabeth's hard-ass approach to project commitment. [01:16:40] Creativity guidance from Elizabeth's higher power. [01:21:08] How *The Morning Pages* influenced *Eat, Pray, Love*. [01:24:27] More productive questions to ask than “Why?” [01:26:16] The pointlessness of purpose anxiety. [01:30:59] Balancing presence with other aspects of a well-lived life. [01:36:17] Comfort with mortality. [01:40:21] What motivates Elizabeth's *Letters from Love* newsletter? [01:41:29] What can potential readers expect from this newsletter? [01:46:33] “Is the universe friendly?” — Frederic W. H. Myers [01:49:29] Parting thoughts. *Show notes for this episode: https://tim.blog/2025/07/24/dr-rhonda-patrick/For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When a small Swedish town discovered their drinking water contained extremely high levels of Pfas, they had no idea what it would mean for their health and their children's future. By Marta Zaraska. Read by Myanna Buring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

In today's episode of Beautifully Broken, I chat with water advocate Helen Christoni about what's really flowing through American pipes—and how easy it can be to switch from suspicion to solution. Together we unpack the toxin-laden cocktail in most tap water (think microplastics, PFAS, arsenic, chlorine, chloramines, lead, drug residue), and explore how municipalities manage—but don't eliminate—contamination.Helen explains the difference between pitcher filters, sink/fridge filters, reverse osmosis, distillers, and full home systems—emphasizing NSF certifications, tank maintenance, remineralization, and how you can both detox and hydrate safely. We also dive into the brand‑new AquaTrue shower filter, because what you absorb on your skin matters as much as what you drink.If clarity, energy, beauty, or toile health are your goals, this episode arms you with actionable, science‑based tools to upgrade your water—and protect your cells at the source.Episode Highlights[03:22] Helen Christoni's journey from beauty entrepreneur to clean water advocate[06:52] What's really in your tap water: PFAS, pharmaceuticals, arsenic, chlorine, lead[09:47] Why municipal treatment doesn't protect you—and the risk of infrastructure decay[17:38] Pitcher vs. sink vs. RO vs. distillation: What works, what doesn't[23:57] AquaTru's unique 4-stage filtration process explained[28:16] The first AquaTru shower filter: why it matters for your skin, lungs, and lymph[39:52] How to scale your water solution: from budget filters to full home systems[46:15] The power of clean water during illness, recovery, and peak performance[47:58] Helen's beautifully broken moment—and how stillness helps her healLINKS & RESOURCESBuy AquaTrue Water Filters: http://aquatruwater.com/beautifullybrokenBEAM Minerals: http://beamminerals.com/beautifullybrokenUse Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for discountSilver Biotics: https://silverbiotics.com/Use Code: BEAUTIFULLYBROKEN for discount CONNECT WITH FREDDIEWork with Me: https://www.beautifullybroken.world/biological-blueprintWebsite and Store: (http://www.beautifullybroken.world) Instagram: (https://www.instagram.com/beautifullybroken.world/) YouTube: (https://www.youtube.com/@BeautifullyBrokenWorld)

Wondering what you think of the supplement Fatty 15?Can you recommend any nonstick pans that are safe to use?Study finds gut microbes can absorb and help expel forever chemicals like PFAS

Looking for a simple way to start detoxing your home and lifestyle? In this episode of Practical Nontoxic Living, Sophia Ruan Gushée introduces the Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack—a free bundle of 5 powerful guides to help you reduce toxins in your daily routines. Whether you're worried about toxic cleaning products, cookware safety, EMF exposure, forever chemicals, or hidden hazards in your kitchen, this Starter Pack makes it easy to take the first step. Each guide includes Sophia's #1 tip, so even if you're too busy to read them all, you'll still learn the most important swap from each category.

What if you could slash the levels of dangerous “forever chemicals” in your body by 60%—not in decades, but in just three months?For years, experts have warned us about these invisible toxins—PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals”—lurking in our kitchens, our clothes, even the air we breathe. They're linked to cancer, hormone disruption, problems with the immune system, issues with metabolism, high cholesterol, and a host of other health issues. And until now, the only advice was to avoid them and hope for the best, since they can linger in your body for up to 30 years.But what if there was a way to fight back? What if the answer was hiding in plain sight?In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on some everyday products that could be quietly contaminating your life. You'll discover the shocking truth about where these chemicals are hiding (spoiler: it's not just your nonstick pans), and the real risks they pose to your health.

About 18 percent of private wells in Pennsylvania are contaminated with toxic "forever chemicals" known as PFAS. That’s according to a new study from Penn State. After finding mosquitoes that have tested positive for West Nile Virus and Jamestown Canyon Virus, Cumberland County is spraying for the insects in various parts of the county. Penn State plans to buy the former fraternity house where a hazing incident led to the death of Timothy Piazza in 2017. It's now been three full weeks without a state budget. State Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin, a Lancaster Republican, tells reporters he feels good about where the closed-door conversations are going. And Governor Josh Shapiro says he feels optimistic about negotiations. However, according to reporting by our partners at Spotlight PA, two Capitol sources are less confident. The pilot of a single-engine plane is dead after crashing shortly after takeoff from Lancaster Airport Sunday morning. He's been identified as 58-year old Musaddiq Nazeeri of Lebanon. You may see low-flying aircraft in parts of Lancaster County on Tuesday. It’s part of a join exercise between the Pennsylvania State Police and Manheim Borough Police. The Dauphin County Department of Public Safety is trying to figure out what caused a 911 outage Saturday morning. Country music star Shania Twain is making a tour stop in Hershey this Saturday, and ahead of her visit, her foundation is making a donation to the Hershey Food Bank. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linn Bumpers and Martha Thompson discuss the regulatory landscape of PFAS, or Forever Chemicals, under the second Trump administration. They dive into EPA's priorities and recent updates, such as strengthening science, fulfilling statutory obligations, and building partnerships. Key focus areas include changes to reporting requirements under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TOSCA) and potential shifts in regulation under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). The conversation highlights the evolving nature of PFAS regulations and the implications for various industries.

Thursday July 17, 2025 DuPont to Pay $25 Million to Settle Forever Chemicals Lawsuit

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For decades, residents of the small city of Newburgh, New York, were unknowingly drinking water contaminated with toxic PFAS—also known as forever chemicals. The source turned out to be firefighting foam used on a nearby air base that had seeped into streams and creeks, and ultimately the city's main drinking water reservoir.Now, Newburgh is one of 10 sites that are part of a CDC-led study investigating the health effects of PFAS exposure. Early data out of Newburgh links PFAS with high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and heart disease. Host Flora Lichtman discusses the research with environmental epidemiologist Erin Bell and reporter Shantal Riley.Read our full story about what PFAS contamination has meant for Newburgh in English and in Spanish.Guests: Shantal Riley is an award-winning journalist and science writer, focused on environmental health.Dr. Erin Bell is an environmental epidemiologist at the University at Albany in New York.Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

In this episode of Don't Eat Poop! recorded on-site at the 2024 Food Safety Consortium, our hosts Matt and Francine sit down with Rick Biros, the mastermind behind the conference and publisher of Food Safety Tech. From escalator woes to high-level discussions on FSMA 204 and food safety culture metrics, this episode captures the pulse of a post-pandemic industry ready to level up. Whether you're an industry vet or a newcomer, get ready for insights and a healthy dose of laughter.In this episode:

In this episode of Talk Nerdy, Cara is joined by author and Energy and Environment Reporter for The Hill, Rachel Frazin. They talk about her book, “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America” Follow Rachel: @RachelFrazin

What if electron-rich Water Gas Molecules could target and destroy PFAS... for cheaper than PFAS removal technologies? Check it out! For more water tech insights, subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/6884833968848474112/

Treating episodes of surging blood pressure, hot flashes and nausea with Xanax may miss a root cause; Can liver fibrosis be reversed? Researchers discover 96 environmental chemicals lurking in toddlers' bodies; 12% of doctors 70 and older found to have cognitive deficits—time to take the keys away?  Early to bed, early to rise . . . permits more exercise; Tailored probiotic sponges up toxic PFAS chemicals in GI tract; Let's retire the misleading BMI as a guide to optimal body composition.

In a hilarious and intricate farce set in The Hague, Geert Wilders plays a man who wakes up every morning unable to remember if he still supports his own asylum bill. Another victim of Wilders' amnesia, singer Douwe Bob, has to flee the country when Dilan Yesilgöz forms a strike partnership with a pro-Israeli football hooligan. PFAS "forever chemicals" are set to join nitrogen compounds and CO2 on the list of pollutants that the Netherlands firmly resolves to do nothing about. And in sport, the men's cricket and women's football teams have busy weeks ahead, while the Wimbledon dream is already over for the Dutch hopefuls.

As Trump tosses regulations, PFAS – the “forever chemicals” continue their killing spree. Most humans and animals already have them in our blood. Colorado Hill reporter Sharon Udasin’s new book “Poisoning the Well: How Forever Chemicals Contaminated America”. What really moves people to  …

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a rollback of Biden-era regulations on PFAS chemicals in drinking water systems. The EPA estimates more than 158 million Americans are exposed to these "forever chemicals" through water. John Yang discussed the move with Amudalat Ajasa of The Washington Post. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This time around, we have a bit of a different format, featuring the book that started it all for me, The 4-Hour Workweek. Readers and listeners often ask me what I would change or update, but an equally interesting question is: what wouldn't I change? What stands the test of time and hasn't lost any potency? This episode features two of the most important chapters from the audiobook of The 4-Hour Workweek. The chapters push you to defend your scarce attention—one by saying no to people, the other by saying no to excess information.Sponsors:David Protein Bars 28g of protein, 150 calories, and 0g of sugar: https://davidprotein.com/tim (Buy 4 cartons, get the 5th free.)Our Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that's coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”: https://fromourplace.com/tim (Shop their Spring Sale today!)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philip Goff is a professor of philosophy at Durham University. His main research focus is consciousness, but he is interested in many questions about the nature of reality. He is most known for defending panpsychism, the view that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the physical world. He is the author of Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness and Why? The Purpose of the Universe.This episode is brought to you by:Our Place's Titanium Always Pan® Pro using nonstick technology that's coating-free and made without PFAS, otherwise known as “Forever Chemicals”: https://fromourplace.com/tim (Get 10% off today!)AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://DrinkAG1.com/Tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)Helix Sleep premium mattresses: https://HelixSleep.com/Tim (Between 20% and 27% off all mattress orders and two free pillows)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

#825: Join us as we sit down with Amanada Jo – better known as The Organic Bunny, a leading voice in the world of organic & non-toxic living. Once drawn to all things girly & glamorous, Amanda Jo's perspective shifted after witnessing loved ones battle cancer & other life-threatening illnesses, with harmful chemicals & parabens playing a major role. Now, she is a powerhouse in the clean beauty space, a fierce advocate for organic pet care, & someone who isn't afraid to expose industry BS. In this episode, Amanda Jo reveals the truth about the hidden toxins in your everyday products, the dangers lurking in your home, & the toxic items lining store shelves! To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To connect with The Organic Bunny click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE Get your burning questions featured on the show! Leave the Him & Her Show a voicemail at +1 (512) 537-7194. This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE and LTK page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes. Visit theorganicbunny.com and use code SKINNY for 15% off. This episode is sponsored by The Skinny Confidential For a better choice and peace of mind in your home, shop The Skinny Confidential Toilet Paper at shopskinnyconfidential.com.  This episode is sponsored by Smart Mouth Find SmartMouth at Walgreens, Walmart, Amazon or visit smartmouth.com/skinny to snag a special discount on your next SmartMouth purchase. This episode is sponsored by Primal Kitchen Head to primalkitchen.com/skinny to save 20% off your next online order with code SKINNY at checkout. This episode is sponsored by Hiya Health To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/SKINNY.  This episode is sponsored by NOBULL Visit nobullproject.com/tsc for 30% off your entire order. This episode is sponsored by The Farmer's Dog Get 50% off your first box of fresh, healthy food at TheFarmersDog.com/skinny. Plus, you get FREE shipping! This episode is sponsored by Kettle & Fire Kettle & Fire Maui Nui Venison Bone Broth is available right now at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Learn more at kettleandfire.com/mauinui. Produced by Dear Media