In this week's episode of United States of Lead, Andrea is joined by Eric Ritter from SCITUS to discuss the AMAZING new lead detection kit that his company will be releasing soon. From the fire at Notre Dame cathedral to the dangers of picking your nose, this episode is packed full of information. Tune in now and don't forget to join the SCITUS mailing list on their website (https://leadtest.com/) so you can be the first to know when the SCITUS glowing lead testing kit is available! Want to learn more about how you can advocate for lead exposure and poisoning awareness? Visit the Lead Exposure and Poisoning Prevention Alliance at: https://leappalliance.org.uk/

This week, Andrea and Paul conclude Season Two of United States of Lead with Part Two of our interview with Caitlin Szontagh, a mother from Chicago whose two sons were poisoned by lead. Topics include: the difficult journey after being poisoned by lead, Marshall's mission to advocate for lead poisoning awareness, and what we can do to make more people aware of the reality surrounding everyone's lead exposure. We will be back in Fall 2023 with new episodes of United States of Lead, but in the mean time, check out resources from past episodes and spread the word that it's time for us to talk about lead. #LetsTalkAboutLead   Sources: https://www.facebook.com/wttw11/videos/287108020323778/ https://nchh.org/2018/10/special/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-paint-poisoning-ban-children/1346879/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-paint-investigation-i-team-poisoning/1417778/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-paint-investigative-report-berwyn-apartment-tainted/1731984/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-poisoning-symptoms-what-is-of-in-children/2461013/ https://abc7chicago.com/evictions-chicago-housing-eviction-laws-caitlin-szontagh/3672297/ https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-lead-poisoning-children-paint-effects/12442543/

This week, Andrea and Paul are joined by Caitlin Szontagh whose two sons were lead poisoned 7 years ago in Chicago. Learn more about Caitlin and Marshall's mission to advocate for lead poisonign awareness by checking out the links below and tune in next week for Part Two of our interview with Caitlin Szontagh! Thanks for listening to Ep34 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: Tik Tok: @TheMarshallMission https://www.facebook.com/wttw11/videos/287108020323778/ https://nchh.org/2018/10/special/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-paint-poisoning-ban-children/1346879/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-paint-investigation-i-team-poisoning/1417778/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-paint-investigative-report-berwyn-apartment-tainted/1731984/ https://abc7chicago.com/lead-poisoning-symptoms-what-is-of-in-children/2461013/ https://abc7chicago.com/evictions-chicago-housing-eviction-laws-caitlin-szontagh/3672297/ https://abc7chicago.com/what-is-lead-poisoning-children-paint-effects/12442543/

This week, Andrea and Paul conclude their interview with Dr. Mark S. Laidlaw. Topics include lead poisoning awareness in Australia, the practical ways we can approach the necessary action needeed to reduce lead exposure from soil, and our new million dollar business idea. Special thanks once again to Dr. Laidlaw for taking time to talk with us and share all of this unbelievably important information with us. #LetsTalkAboutLead Thanks for listening to Ep33 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27023578/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272735813000123 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-017-9799-2 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935117306448 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es303854c

This week, Paul and Andrea are joined by Dr. Mark S. Laidlaw, who has co-authored over 30 peer reviewed articles related to heavy metals and health. We learned a lot during this interview, especially when it comes to lead poisoning and lead content in soil, and some greatly underlooked risks related to lead exposure for pregnant women around the world. Check out the sources linked below for more information related to the toipcs dicussed in our interview.   Sources: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27023578/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0272735813000123 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11356-017-9799-2 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0013935117306448 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/es303854c

This week, Andrea and Paul conclude their interview with Alainah Long, whose son Jedi was poisoned by lead. Jedi's journey recovering from lead poisoning is far from over, and we thank his mother, Alainah, for taking the time to share their story with us. You can follow Jedi's journey by checking out the links below in our sources. Thanks for listening to Ep31 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: Find Alainah and Jedi on Tik Tok: @JediRuzicka https://news.wttw.com/2023/03/21/posing-danger-children-majority-chicago-homes-contain-hazardous-levels-lead-paint-health https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/toddler-lead-poisoning-apartment/ https://news.wttw.com/2023/03/27/lead-paint-still-problem-chicago-apartments-expanded-screening-costly-proposition

This week, Andrea and Paul are joined by Alainah Long, whose son Jedi was poisoned by lead in Chicago, IL. We learn about Jedi's journey with lead poisoning, and how lead exposure has changed life for Alainah and her family. Tune in next week for Part Two of our interview with Alainah and check out the sources below for more information on Jedi's story. Thanks for listening to Ep30 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://news.wttw.com/2023/03/21/posing-danger-children-majority-chicago-homes-contain-hazardous-levels-lead-paint-health https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/toddler-lead-poisoning-apartment/ https://news.wttw.com/2023/03/27/lead-paint-still-problem-chicago-apartments-expanded-screening-costly-proposition Find Alainah and Jedi on Tik Tok: @JediRuzicka

This week, Andrea and Paul conclude their discussion with Tim Pye from the LEAPP Alliance in the U.K. Topics include leaded ammunition and our takeaways from our conversation with Tim. Learn more about the Lead Exposure and Poisoning Prevention Alliance by following the link in our sources below.  Thanks for listening to Ep29 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://leappalliance.org.uk/

This week, we continue our discussion with Tim Pye from the Lead Exposure and Poisoning Prevention Alliance in the U.K. Topics this week include childhood lead poisoning statistics in the U.K. and lead's links to ADHD. Thanks for listening to Ep28 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://leappalliance.org.uk/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1764142/ https://chemicalwatch.com/30800/california-to-reassess-lead-exposure-limit https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/leadtoxicity/safety_standards.html https://www.mapmyenvironment.com/

Andrea & Paul are back with a new season of United States of Lead. This week, we are joined by Tim Pye from the Lead Exposure and Poisonig Prevention Alliance in the UK. We discuss the differences between lead exposure in the United States vs. The United Kingdom and the events that led to Tim Pye volunteering and advocating for lead poisoning awareness. Check out the sources below for more information on Tim and the LEAPP Alliance and tune in next week for Part Two of our interview. Thanks for listening!  If you have time, please rate and review United States of Lead on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: LEAPP Alliance: https://leappalliance.org.uk Living with Lead Article by Tim Pye: https://lead.org.au/lanv20n3/LANv20n3-02.pdf Living with Lead Article by Tim Pye: https://leadsafeworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/LANv21n1-17.pdf Paper on Links Between Cardiovascular Mortality and Lead Expsoure: https://www.additudemag.com/statistics-of-adhd/  Video Explaining How Lead Affects the Brain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76RKSQgduVQ The 360 Soil and Dust Testing: https://www.360dustanalysis.com/

Paul and Andrea will be returning with NEW EPISODES of United States of Lead and The Cult of Corporation SPRING 2023! Thank you all for listening and spreading lead poisoning awareness with your family and friends. Soutout to LEAPP Aliance and NZ Lead Awareness for their support. Also check out Lead Safe Mama who has been a lead awareness advocate for decades and has an amazing website full of useful resources. Checkout our previous episodes for information on the history of lead poisoning, lead exposure risks today, and the signs and symptoms of lead poisoning. We do ask that you also check our sources listed under every episode description for even more information. Thanks for listening!

This week, Paul and Andrea discuss the Rosignano Solvay beach in Tuscany and its potential hazardous conditions. Topics include a brief history of the Solvay factory, some informative Tik Toks, and the unfortunate trend of greenwashing in the media. Thanks for listening to Ep26 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Check out our sources below to learn more about this subject, and check out our YouTube channel for even more content.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)    Sources: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7398047/Tourists-flock-Tuscan-beach-untroubled-beautiful-scenery-related-nearby-factory-waste.html https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/battle-brews-in-tuscany-over-health-impact-of-chemical-waste-on-beach-1.1846440

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the U.S. Strategy on Countering Corruption. What does the United States Corporate Corruption Strategy have in common with the Elf on a Shelf? Tune in to find out! Thanks for tuning into Ep11 of The Cult of Corporation, brought to you by United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2021/12/06/fact-sheet-u-s-strategy-on-countering-corruption/

This week, Paul and Andrea take a look at the newly announced Biden-⁠Harris Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan. Topics include a discussion on the outline of how the Biden Administration plans on making critical progress with getting rid of lead pipes and paint in the United States and our justifiable skepticism with seeing actual results with this plan being implemented. We don’t necessarily get our hopes up when it comes to actions taken to combat lead exposure and lead poisoning in our society, but for the first time in a long time, even Paul is optimistic. Thanks for listening to Ep25 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Check out our sources below to learn more about this subject, and check out our YouTube channel for even more content.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)    Sources: https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/17/fact-sheet-delivering-progress-on-the-biden-harris-lead-pipe-and-paint-action-plan/

This week, Andrea and Paul dive into the cult-like following of crypto currency and recent events surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried. Topics include basic crypto 101 and a dive into some recent crypto crashes. Thanks for tuning into Ep10 of The Cult of Corporation, brought to you by United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: (Coming Soon)

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the relationship between lead poisoning and stress. Topics include a very unhinged corporate letter and the similar symptoms of lead poisoning and stress. Thanks for listening to Ep24 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Check out our sources below to learn more about this subject, and check out our YouTube channel for even more content.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3030678/ https://www.simplypsychology.org/hypothalamic%E2%80%93pituitary%E2%80%93adrenal-axis.html https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/stress-number-1-killer https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-cortisol

In this week’s episode, Paul and Andrea discuss the American Legislative Exchange Council, better known as ALEC.  Thanks for tuning into Ep9 of The Cult of Corporation, brought to you by United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)    Sources: https://alec.org/ https://oertx.highered.texas.gov/courseware/lesson/1176/overview https://www.alecexposed.org/wiki/ALEC_Exposed https://newrepublic.com/article/156110/democrats-found-alec

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the mystery surrounding the lost Franklin Expedition and how lead poisoning might have played a key role in the demise of Captain Sir John Franklin and his crew. Thanks for listening to Ep23 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Check out our sources below to learn more about this subject. The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin%27s_lost_expedition https://www.historytoday.com/archive/canned-food-sealed-icemens-fate#:~:text=Dramatic%20evidence%20that%20lead%20poisoning,Island%20in%20the%20Canadian%20Arctic. https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-21689069

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the Cult of Corporation’s blueprint for seizing and maintaining power in Washington. And, that blueprint is The Powell Memo. Never heard of it? Well, that’s part of the blueprint! As we discuss in United States of Lead, the 1960s and 1970s brought a lot more regulations for corporations to abide by, and SPOILER, corporations didn’t like being told what to do. And, as we can see today, they really got their way. Thanks for tuning into Ep8 of The Cult of Corporation, brought to you by United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)    Sources: https://www.greenpeace.org/usa/democracy/the-lewis-powell-memo-a-corporate-blueprint-to-dominate-democracy/ https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/speeches/the-scheme-1-the-powell-memo#:~:text=Powell%20recommended%20a%20propaganda%20effort,%2C%20political%20science%2C%20and%20sociology. https://billmoyers.com/content/the-powell-memo-a-call-to-arms-for-corporations/ https://www.kurtandersen.com/fantasyland

This week, Andrea and Paul discuss a recent Guardian article about the lead levels in Chicago’s tap water. We also have an unexpected special guest pop in to share their insights on this topic. Thanks for listening to Ep22 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Check out our sources below to learn more about this subject, and check out our YouTube channel for even more content.  The music used for United States of Lead was created by Bertsz on Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/people/Bertsz/)  Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/sep/21/lead-contamination-chicago-tap-water-revealed