Episode 582 • • 1:46:01 - 1:49:07
582: Eradicate Misery
Water Utility Politics, MCHM Half-Life, Media Sensationalism
The political fallout of the West Virginia spill involves tension between local officials and the West Virginia American Water Company, which has been slow to provide detailed information. Scientific data suggests the chemical MCHM has a short half-life and is consumed by bacteria in the wild within approximately four days. The segment criticizes the mainstream press for focusing on sensational headlines rather than explaining the actual chemical properties and risks involved.