Episode 1149 • • 2:36:28 - 2:40:33
1149: Couple of Reds
Philadelphia Refinery Fire, Hydrofluoric Acid, Historical Context
A massive fire at a 150-year-old oil refinery in Philadelphia prompted shelter-in-place orders for nearby residents. The hosts criticize Democracy Now! for reporting that the facility "produces" crude oil rather than processing it. They also highlight the extreme danger of the hydrofluoric acid used at the site, noting that a leak of the chemical could cause catastrophic health issues for the local population.