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Exposure

Jill Hunkler and Stuart Day

Join Jill Hunkler, a fracking refugee, a seventh generation Ohio Valley resident and community advocate and Stuart Day, a farmer, a father and a small business owner from Western Pennsylvania, as they uncover the hidden dangers of the oil and gas, petrochemical, and plastic industries. "Exposure" dives into the untold stories, corruption, and impacts on health and the environment, bringing expert insights and frontline tales. Tune in weekly to discover the truths and be inspired to drive change.

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01:27:19

Exposure Episode 16 - MAHA, Industry and Appalachia...

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2026/04/02

From rural Ohio to public and political advocacy- MAHA Ohio director and former Ohio State director for Robert F Kennedy Jr. S presidential campaign, Elizabeth Frost discusses how growing up in the Ohio River Valley shaped her focus on environmental exposure. Her story provides a lens into how industry, public policy, and public health intersect in small, rural communities. In this episode: — A closer look at the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement — East Palestine, fracking, chemical

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East Palestine - A 5 year health study begins

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2026/04/02

A new five-year human health study is now underway following the East Palestine train derailment and controlled burn. In this episode of Exposure, Jill and Stuart break down what's been announced, what a long-term study can (and can't) tell us, and why sustained health monitoring matters after a major chemical incident. Official Health Study Webpage - https://research.uky.edu/environment/east-palestine-health-research In this episode: What we know about the 5-year study Why long-term monitoring

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21:41

Where Did Our Money Go? Examining Frackalachia -...

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2026/03/31

For more than a decade, communities across Appalachia were promised an economic revival through shale gas development. Politicians spoke of a new Industrial Revolution. Industry leaders promised jobs, prosperity, and long-term growth. But after hundreds of billions of dollars in extraction, many of the counties at the center of the fracking boom are still losing jobs, losing population, and falling behind the rest of the country. In this episode of Exposure Points, Stuart Day breaks down what the

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Exposure Episode 15 - When the Water Turned Black...

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2026/03/31

Journalist Callie Lyons joins Exposure to revisit the case that first exposed C8, the "forever chemical" produced at DuPont's Washington Works plant. Long before PFAS became a national headline, Calli was documenting the signs that something was wrong: a creek turning black, cattle dying without explanation, and a community trying to understand what was happening to their water. In this episode, Callie explains how C8 entered drinking water for decades, how the legal fight unfolded, what the

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43:15

Beyond The Well - Exposure Points Episode 2

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2026/03/16

In this episode of Exposure Points, we break down what really happens beyond the well—the part of fracking most people never see. This isn't about the drilling rig or the well pad. It's about the system behind it: gas processing, ethane extraction, petrochemical manufacturing, storage hubs, ammonia and hydrogen projects, and the growing network of "advanced recycling" and waste-to-fuel facilities tied into the same supply chain. Using industry documents, public filings, and community-level evidence,

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57:40

Exposure Episode 14- Truckers Movement for Justice...

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2026/03/16

Sign the Petition to help Truckers get the justice they deserve - https://ohiovalleyallies.org/#justice4truckers Truck drivers are the backbone of the oil and gas industry—and the ones paying the highest price for its shortcuts, secrecy, and toxic waste. In this episode of Exposure, Billy Randel, founder of Truckers Movement for Justice, lays out the truth no one else will say out loud: without truckers, the entire fracking system collapses. For decades, drivers have hauled silica sand, radioactive

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Exposure Episode 13- Clean Seas in West Virginia

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2026/03/04

What happens when a plastics pyrolysis facility is proposed right across from a high school? In this episode of Exposure, co-hosts Jill Hunkler and Stuart Day sit down with Andrew Early, staff attorney at Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, to break down the proposed Clean Seas facility in Belle, West Virginia. We cover: What pyrolysis actually is — and why many experts consider it a form of incineration The timeline of Clean Seas' permit applications (including its recent air permit filing)

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34:27

Chemicals, Control, Data - Exposure Points Episode 1

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2026/01/14

Exposure Points: Episode One – Chemicals, Control, Data In this first episode of Exposure Points, Stuart Day unpacks three stories shaping the future of energy, industry, and community health: 🔹 Chemours & PFAS – A new federal injunction orders Chemours to stop unlawful discharges of "forever chemicals" into the Ohio River. We trace this fight back to DuPont, Parkersburg, and the landmark C8 lawsuit. 🔹 Pennsylvania HB 502 – A proposed state bill that centralizes siting authority for large energy

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01:00:43

The Bhopal Disaster: A Corporate Crime That Never Ended

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2026/01/14

The Bhopal Disaster: A Corporate Crime That Never Ended Nearly 40 years after the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster, survivors are still fighting for justice, clean water, and recognition. In this episode of Exposure, Jill and Stuart share first-hand accounts from survivors and draw chilling parallels to today's disasters, including the East Palestine train derailment. This story is not just about a single night—it's about corporate impunity, regulatory capture, and the resilience of communities forced to

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57:11

Exposure Episode 11 - Sanctioned Censorship. SLAPP...

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2026/01/14

In this episode of Exposure, Stuart and Jill talk with Brooke Christy, Equal Justice Works Fellow at Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services, about one of the most dangerous tools industries use to silence critics: SLAPP suits (Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation). Brooke explains how these lawsuits—often baseless—are designed to intimidate and bankrupt activists, journalists, and nonprofits by burying them in endless litigation. We explore high-profile cases, like HBO's John Oliver

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01:12:40

Nicole Deziel II

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2025/06/28

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East Palestine’s Unfinished Business: A Town Still...

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2025/06/25

In this episode of Exposure, we unpack the tense and revealing town hall meeting that unfolded in East Palestine more than two years after the Norfolk Southern train derailment and subsequent chemical burn. With EPA officials, village leadership, and local residents in the room, the conversation swung between technical updates, government assurances, and raw community outrage. What emerged wasn’t just a summary of cleanup efforts—it was a portrait of a town still deeply fractured, still searching

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01:49:06

Exposure Episode 9 - Smoke and Mirrors with James Yskamp

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2025/06/01

Smoke and Mirrors: The Truth About Chemical Recycling with Attorney James Yskamp In this explosive episode of Exposure, we speak with environmental attorney James Yskamp of Earthjustice to uncover the truth behind so-called chemical recycling facilities—also known as pyrolysis and gasification plants. Marketed as green solutions to the plastic crisis, these facilities are often toxic incinerators in disguise, operating under "minor source" loopholes that allow them to pollute with little oversight

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Exposure Episode 8 – A Family Uprooted: The...

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2025/04/17

In Exposure Episode 7, we sit down with Bob and Darlene Williamson—lifelong residents of Jefferson County, Ohio—whose quiet country life has been upended by the rapid encroachment of oil and gas infrastructure. Their story is not one of opposition to energy development, but a deeply personal account of how fracking infrastructure—particularly compressor stations—can devastate a family's health, property, and peace of mind. What unfolds is a raw, emotional portrait of forced sacrifice in the name of

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01:26:15

Exposure Episode 7 – Tracking Toxicity: Fracking’s...

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2025/04/03

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Nicole Deziel, Associate Professor at Yale School of Public Health, to explore her groundbreaking research on the health impacts of fracking and petrochemical development. From growing up near cancer clusters in Long Island to leading a pivotal study in Barnesville, Ohio, Dr. Deziel shares what led her to become one of the nation’s top exposure scientists. We dig into: The hidden chemicals in our water and air The link between fracking and plastics

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SOBE Episode

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2025/03/25

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Executive Order on Energy Development

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2025/03/25

In this episode of Exposure, hosts Stuart and Jill break down a crucial development: the newly signed energy executive order. With the beginning of 2025 ushering in a new administration, this executive order frames energy development as a national security emergency, opening the door to major changes in how energy projects are approved and implemented. This conversation is a cursory look into the implications of this decision, its potential consequences for landowners, the environment, and the

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01:02:10

Exposure Episode 6: Radioactive Secrets with Justin...

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2025/03/25

Join us for Part 2 of our eye-opening conversation with investigative journalist Justin Nobel and oilfield veteran Richard as we dive even deeper into the hidden truths of the oil and gas industry. From radioactive waste spreading on farmlands to the shocking health impacts on workers and communities, this episode uncovers the untold stories of an industry operating in the shadows. Learn about the real consequences of fracking, the disturbing practices surrounding toxic waste disposal, and why

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02:26:55

Exposure Episode 5 - Sean O'Leary

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2024/11/22

How has the fracking boom impacted Appalachia? In this eye-opening episode of the Exposure Podcast, we speak with Sean O’Leary, a leading researcher and expert on economic development in the Ohio River Valley. Sean breaks down the hard data that challenges the narrative that oil and gas are economic saviors for the region. From job losses to population declines in the top 22 gas-producing counties, we uncover the untold story of economic realities, environmental exploitation, and how communities can

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01:19:48

Exposure Episode 4: Industry Insider - Part 1

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2024/11/22

Exposure Episode 4 - Industry Insider Part 1: Understanding the Hidden Dangers of Oil and Gas Fracking Waste In this eye-opening episode of Exposure, co-hosts Jill Hunkler and Stuart Day interview investigative journalist Justin Nobel and former oil industry truck driver Richard Cummings to reveal the dangerous, often hidden realities of fracking waste. They delve into the toxic and radioactive elements found in waste produced by oil and gas extraction and uncover the alarming health and

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