Mariah Blake’s ‘They Poisoned the World’

July 21, 2025 00:28:31
Mariah Blake’s ‘They Poisoned the World’
The Best Of Our Knowledge
Mariah Blake’s ‘They Poisoned the World’

Jul 21 2025 | 00:28:31

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Show Notes

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education and research.

On this episode, we’ll speak with investigative journalist Mariah Blake.

Blake’s new book “They Poisoned the World: Life and Death in the Age of Forever Chemicals” chronicles the decade-long fight for clean drinking water in the small community of Hoosick Falls, New York.

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