The people of Flint, MI were horrified to find their drinking water was poisoned with lead. As we learn more about lead's effects and realize how persistent it is, the more worrying it becomes. What makes lead so toxic? Find out in this classic episode.
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# What Makes Lead So Poisonous
This episode dives deep into one of history's most insidious toxins: lead. The hosts explore how this heavy metal has been woven throughout human civilization—from ancient Roman pipes to leaded gasoline and paint—and why it's proven nearly impossible to remove from our environment despite knowing for decades how dangerous it is. You'll learn the shocking science of how lead mimics calcium in your body and wreaks havoc on everything from developing brains to your heart, plus discover the fascinating connection some researchers have drawn between lead exposure and rising crime rates in America.
Dora the Explorer
2000
TV-Y
★ 6.3
"There were massive recalls for everything from Dora the explorer toys to Sesame street toys, due to lead paint. — Referenced as an example of toys recalled in 2007 due to lead paint contamination from Chinese manufacturing."
— Chuck
"Massive recalls for everything from Dora the explorer toys to Sesame street toys, due to lead paint. — Referenced as an example of toys recalled in 2007 due to lead paint contamination from Chinese manufacturing."
— Chuck
"FX's Shogun, the official podcast available now. Every legend begins with a story. — Advertisement for FX's Shogun limited series based on James Clavell's novel, mentioned as a companion podcast."
The Golden Girls
1985
★ 7.6
"Or a game of clue. Oh, yeah, that's right. It was bent. Colonel Mustard, he was not to be trusted. — Referenced in discussion of lead pipes as a weapon, mentioning the board game/movie Clue and Colonel Mustard character."
— Josh
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