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A Word: Trouble the Waters
FromSlate News
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Length:
22 minutes
Released:
Jul 9, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
It can take years for a water crisis in a predominantly Black city or town to make national news. But the harms of contaminated water often harm communities for generations. Beyond the ongoing health threats, dirty water can stifle business and economic development, driving down educational achievement, property values and investment. On today’s episode of A Word, Jason Johnson is joined by journalist Adam Mahoney who has reported extensively on how undrinkable water in hurting Black communities across the rural south.
Guest: Reporter Adam Mahoney of Capital B News
Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel
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Guest: Reporter Adam Mahoney of Capital B News
Podcast production by Ahyiana Angel
You can skip all the ads in A Word by joining Slate Plus. Sign up now at slate.com/awordplus for $15 for your first three months.
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Released:
Jul 9, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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