The Ohio Trainwreck Blame Game

The Ohio Trainwreck Blame Game

How a derailed train and the dark cloud of chemical burn off over East Palestine, Ohio, came to confirm everything you think is wrong with everything.


Guest: Ben Mathis-Lilley, Slate staff writer


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