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Outcue: Behind-the scene talk on covering the East Palestine derailment disaster two years later
With two years of coverage, 21 News reporters reflect on the the people they have met, talking with environmental experts to
Friday, February 7th 2025, 2:50 PM EST
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This week on the story-behind-the-story podcast, Assistant News Director Justin Mitchell is joined by some of the reporters who have spent the last two years covering the toxic train derailment that occurred in East Palestine, quickly followed by the decision to vent and burn the hazardous chemicals inside the derailed tanker cars.
Joining Mitchell to reflect and share stories from this anchor/reporter Derek Steyer, anchor/reporter Madison Tromler, and weekend anchor/reporter Corey McCrae. All share insight and look at what has and hasn't been done in the last two years involving East Palestine and rail safety.