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Chapters & Sections (158)
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0:08
The Scale of the Government Cover-up
0:30
Human Suffering and Media Narrative
1:02
Investigation and Corruption Scandal
2:35
Building Blocks of Investigation
3:06
Access to Criminal Investigation Sources
3:37
Comparison to Watergate and Media Coverage
4:07
Media Disconnection and Laziness
4:41
Community Disconnect and Media Coverage
5:13
Censored Story and Reporter's Death
6:14
Incarceration and Research Methods
6:44
Government Press Releases and Media Replication
7:16
Stenography and Lack of Original Reporting
8:18
Government Sources and Propaganda
9:19
Residents' Concerns and Hospital Documents
10:23
Hospital's Involvement in Silencing the Story
11:27
Mott Foundation's Role in Flint Water Crisis
12:29
Background on Flint's Economic Decline and Emergency Management
13:01
Privatization of Water System and Governor's Motivations
14:03
Flint's Economic Decline and Impact on Public Services
15:39
Regionalization of Services and Privatization Concerns
16:12
History of Flint's Water Source and Detroit's Role
17:14
Building a Duplicate Water Pipeline for Fracking and Business Use
18:17
Detroit's Offer of a 48% Discount and the Financial Boondoggle
19:19
Kickbacks and Conflicts of Interest in the Construction Process
19:49
Conflict of Interest and Corruption Scandal Involving Jeff Wright
20:20
Creation of an Emergency to Fund Pipeline Construction
22:24
Emergency Declaration and Flint Water Plant
22:55
Bait and Switch, Bond Deal, and Due Diligence
23:28
Flint River Water Use and Environmental Concerns
25:02
Risk of Bacterial Contamination and Cancer-Causing Chemicals
26:04
Corrosion Control and Lead Leeching Risks
26:34
Understaffed Water Plant and Unqualified Workers
27:05
Head of Water Plant's Concerns and Lack of Response
27:35
Financial Motivations for the Water Switch
28:06
River Water Safety and Government Acknowledgments
29:09
Phone Calls and Red Flags
29:40
Proof of Corruption
30:11
Stupidity and Plausible Deniability
30:41
Ways to Get Paid
31:13
Scam and Change Orders
32:15
Drain Commissioner's Conflict of Interest
32:46
Governor Snyder's Presidential Ambitions and Water Crisis
33:18
Cover-up of Toxic Water and Kickbacks
34:51
Health Consequences of Lead Poisoning in Flint
35:51
Lead Fillings and Removal Procedure
36:22
Potential Health Risks of Lead Poisoning
38:27
Difficulty in Detecting Lead Poisoning
38:57
Lead in Drinking Water and Food
39:28
Flint Water Crisis and Media Focus on Lead
39:58
Other Contaminants in Flint Water
40:28
Testing and Regulation of Water Quality
41:29
Comparison to A Civil Action and Chemical Plant Contamination
42:01
Pool and Hysterectomy Example
42:32
Lawyer Fees and Bankruptcy
43:03
EPA Involvement and Case Resolution
43:34
Witness Coaching and Truth Revealed
45:09
Government and Corporate Involvement in Environmental Scandals
45:41
Wall Street Banks and Private Foundations Involved in Cover-up
46:43
Government's Playbook for Environmental Scandals
47:14
Residents' Health and EPA's Inaction
47:45
Systematic Cover-up in Flint and Ohio
48:15
Phone Call Activity and EPA Findings
49:16
Governor's Phone Calls and Health Department Inaction
50:21
Prosecutors' Investigation and Cover-up Allegations
51:53
Unreported Water Problems and Election Motivations
52:24
Governor's Cover-up and Re-election
52:56
Evidence of Governor's Knowledge of Lead Contamination
53:26
Government Attempts to Discredit Doctor and Destroy Evidence
1:02:13
Manager's Warning and Initial Investigation
1:02:44
Resident's Story of Lead Poisoning and Government Neglect
1:03:17
Governor's Office Intervention and Narrative Control
1:05:53
Brake Failure and Suspicious Circumstances
1:06:54
Police Investigation and Lack of Action
1:07:24
Aaron Brochovich's Involvement and Advice
1:08:27
Threats and Intimidation Tactics
1:08:58
RICO Case and Mafia Comparison
1:09:31
Political Interference in RICO Case
1:10:02
Cooperating Witnesses and Governor's Involvement
1:10:33
Governor's Election and Whitmer's Involvement
1:11:36
Environmental Department Cheating and Water Testing
1:12:42
Attorney General's Initial Actions and Firing of Special Prosecutor
1:13:14
FBI Chief Investigator's Firing and Replacement with Amateurs
1:14:17
Dropping of Charges and Replacement of Prosecutors
1:16:22
Dropping Charges and Recharging Officials
1:16:56
One-Man Grand Jury Process
1:17:28
Witnesses and Evidence in the Case
1:17:59
Financial Charges and Liability
1:19:33
Financial Liability and Ongoing Cover-up
1:21:07
Michigan Supreme Court Decision and Statute of Limitations
1:22:08
Freedom of Information Requests and Document Obstruction
1:23:12
Investigation and Document Release
1:24:13
Financial Fraud Allegations and Cover-up
1:25:45
Water Safety and Infrastructure Issues
1:26:48
Abandoned Homes and Stagnant Water
1:27:21
Resident Experiences with Contaminated Water
1:27:54
Government Testing and Cover-Up Allegations
1:28:25
Media Coverage of the Crisis
1:29:58
Confronting the Prosecutor and Offering to Share Credit
1:30:30
Journalist's Frustration with News Outlets' Lack of Action
1:31:03
Governor's Potential Involvement in Cover-up
1:31:34
Attempts to Get Story Published by Major News Outlets
1:32:05
New York Times' Response and Attempt to Jack the Story
1:33:07
Private Foundations and Media Funding
1:33:39
Evidence of Conspiracy and Suppression
1:34:08
Local Media's Failure to Cover the Story
1:36:40
Getting Information from Fans and Social Media
1:37:12
Selfishness in Online Communities
1:38:14
Personal Experience with Wife's Reaction to News
1:38:47
Comparison of Movie Plot and Real-Life Event
1:39:18
Governor's Testimony Under Oath
1:39:49
Governor's Amnesia and Contradictory Statements
1:40:21
Media Involvement in Covering Up the Crisis
1:41:55
Consequences of the Flint Water Crisis and Government Accountability
1:42:27
Loss of Water Warriors and Activists
1:43:29
Importance of Clean Water and Consequences of Contamination
1:43:59
Current State of Flint Water Crisis and Need for Action
1:45:01
Finding Accurate News Sources and Importance of Independent Research
1:45:33
Independent Sources for Environmental Information
1:46:03
Vetting Independent Sources and Algorithmic Manipulation
1:49:11
The Limitations of Social Media and Algorithmic Filtering
1:50:45
The Dangers of Distractions and Manipulation in Information Consumption
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