09. The Leak (Bhopal Gas Disaster)
An American company avoids accountability for its role in an accident at a pesticide plant in Bhopal, India. The effects of the tragedy have lasted decades, accounting for over 20,000 deaths and half a million injured.
Prelude: A cloud of gas sweeps over the Chemical Valley region in West Virginia.
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Comments (5)
This is my favourite episode...I have listened to it so many times,played it for friends and am always struck by how devastating this story is.Thankyou for telling it to our generation...I still can’t believe it happened...and like so many topics you choose to share,..it is so important to know.
I have no words. I'm jst disgusted by these corporations and how their money lets them slither thru the fingers of justice.
Hello--new to your podcast and both appreciate and admire your work. Just binged through season 1 on a long drive, got home and wanted to join Patreon to support you and Swindled. Thanks again!
This made me so angry. It makes me angry when companies are dishonest and mistreat the poor
Must say I LOL, after all the safety assurances, CEO was arrested as soon as he stepped off the plane. Line delivered perfect.