Solo Into East Palestine, OH - What’s It Like Now? 🇺🇸

Most of us have seen the footage from the toxic train derailment that happened in East Palestine, Ohio, on February 3, 2023. But like most major events, the cameras disappear, but the story stays. So today, we're going to East Palestine to hear from the locals about what things are like now and how the town has changed.
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[@PeterSantenello]

I like going to places where big events happened, but time has allowed the dust to settle; it usually offers a unique perspective. Most cameras disappear, but the story stays. What is that story like from the locals now? Always keep in mind that the people I talk to are the people I talk to. If I had gone to East Palestine on a different day, there would have been a completely different set of people to whom I would have talked to. This video provides an angle into the East Palestine story, and there are many angles in. There could be a whole video about Norfolk Southern, or one focused solely on agencies involved in the cleanup. Nobody has all the information, watch other content on the topic, keep an open mind and always ask questions. Thanks for watching! ► 🎥 More Behind the Scenes Videos: petersantenello.com/ ► 📝 My Free Weekly Newsletter: www.bit.ly/3HC36EH ► 👕 Merch: innercircle.petersantenello.com/collections/all

[@purpleprose1315]

Ohio rail goes deep. The Cincinnati mayor sold ours off

[@dertythegrower]

Joe abandoned them, just like he did the fire in Hawaii... but he funds fire fighters in Ukraine for their pensions and local wages.... using Ohio workers income tax... it has to end eventually...

[@dertythegrower]

bet it erases my reply above being recorded history and undeniable truth about joes lack of doing anything ever

[@russianbot3172]

I live 16 miles from the site and our cars got covered in the ash from the fire and breathing all that crap in did not help my copd

[@Ryan-tz9om]

Are you coming to Erie PA as well?

[@JerseyDevilJerseyGirl]

Thank you for not having clickbait titles or thumbnail shots with you covering your mouth & gasping in disbelief. Your channel is on-the-ground journalism, not tabloid fodder.

[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks Anna! And thanks for supporting the channel :)

[@elmeatopopsicle3309]

​@@PeterSantenellosubbed for independent journalism

[@fckemweball]

this is spot on, especially about the thumbnails.

[@huntingtonthethird]

THIS. I thought I was the only person who noticed that tired clickbait trope

[@billhillyer334]

I joined this is what we need hope the good Lord seands more like minded folks, you and only you have you and your followers an what they, they want they want, truthfull news. ✝️ ❤🫵

[@PurplePaperPrius]

I always find it strange that the media talks about an issue like this for 2-3 days, then tries to act like it never happened. Good on you Peter for addressing this very real situation.

[@cmo5150]

It was in the news for like a month

[@stephangauthier911]

And if they do, it's only to steer people's opinion away from the true disaster it is.

[@davidC23333]

Locally it’s been in the news for a long time

[@adwerd2450]

This event was in the news for several months, it was a huge story for quite a while. It went away not because of some intentional cover up, but because that's just how news works, especially national news. It would not be possible for major news agencies to provide updates on every development because there would just be far too many stories.

[@joostverra9130]

They don't 'try' to act like it didn't happen, they just move on on the next story.

[@TyTheCarGuy1]

That couple on the porch speaks about the subject so clearly that I can obviously tell it's weighing on their minds every single day...

[@persephonelipuma9691]

the fact that this corporation can just say "its safe" and everyone is FORCED to believe it is insane. We need more unions. We need to protect eachother. we need more power.

[@AA-iy4gm]

They seem like conscientious people with integrity and common sense unlike the two blonde women later, they seemed fake nice, convincing you that you dont have issues and that taking a quick profit makes it all fine in the end...One of them said that if people didn't like it they can sell and move as if someone would buy a house in a small town now known for being contaminated...come on, some people seem to want to stick to one version of events regardless of how one sided or tone deaf it may be.

[@cfoster6804]

​@AA-iy4gm I agree. I think most of the people are just happy to get some settlement money but the first couple is 100% correct. Whatever peanuts they throw at these people is not enough.

[@JayTalksinjury]

My buddy is a chemist . Like he had said , " When they lit those cars on fire, they injured everyone breathing in the area . See when poly vinyl chloride was burned and it went up and hit the clouds ( water ) . It turned into Hydrochloric Acid that EVERYONE was breathing !" ... They did the cheapest way to dispose of chemical and get the railroad back running . $$$$ over lives .. Sad 😢

[@blondiepianist]

Tis the American way :(.

[@J_ay_Z]

@@blondiepianist no, that's the grabblers way

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

Everyone needs to read the ma. Uale Fibromyalgia and Myofacial P. Ain Syn.drome, Gre . En cover.. Chelation Ther. Py. Check it out!

[@prophez23]

Exactly 💯!!

[@dzed5579]

No, they probably figured it would be better in the long run to burn all the chemicals and dilute them in the air than leave them be and have them seep into the water supply, poisoning the population over decades. Also, highly skeptical of "my chemist friend." Sure buddy.

[@annetedder8202]

To have to pay taxes on settlement $ of 70K is insult to injury.

[@ImKevin]

yeah im with you there, that is just ridiculous

[@EmpireStateExpress01]

Right

[@justinfish9135]

It’s weird cause everyone is entitled to a one time tax free settlement

[@thepeachpatch3715]

I live within four miles and actually, you won't have to pay taxes. They were misinformed or didn't read the settlement information. Laws were passed so we won't have to pay taxes.

[@kimcwhite6509]

Well, the Senate just stopped a bill that would have allowed the California fire victims to not have to pay tax on their settlements. They lose their homes, jobs (& 85 lives) in the Camp Fire, fight with their insurance company for a fair settlement (not) and have their insurance company not insure them anymore. Insurance companies have backed out of covering homes in what they deem fire areas by zip code. All homeowners had their policies triple in price AND homeowners (with no fire coverage) & have to get FIRE insurance through the California Fair Plan with high deductibles & only a % of coverage! Many insurance companies have left California.

[@TheCosmicRealm3]

Anyhow, Peter just has zero fear of people. It doesn't matter how many people are around he will just walk up and socialize. That today is a hard thing to do for a lot of people. I give you props on many different levels.

[@jdc4483]

Peter, regardless of someone’s position on this topic, I want to thank you for being an actual reporter. It’s so typical of the mainstream media, not do the hard work that you do.

[@dertythegrower]

That is why their industry is lowering pay and jobs, they were lazy and overpaid for decades...

[@jennyc5100]

Agreed!

[@vijeshbabu7711]

Watching main stream media is wasting time in your life..

[@lamsmiley1944]

That's not true of all journalists working for large organisations. I used to be friends with a journalist who put himself in danger covering conflicts and disasters around the world. He was arrested and threatened to be shot during a coup, shot at by a sniper in Iraq and much more. Once he returned to Australia, he helped share stories that other media companies weren't covering. I think it's unfair to label all of the "mainstream media" with the same brush, because that simply isn't true.

[@audiobooks1239]

@@dertythegrower You don't know what you're talking about. journalists were never overpaid lol. They were almost always working class and in the last 15 years have been underpaid by a lot. Local papers have been cut. Do you know what you're talking about, buddy?

[@Woof-oe2vk]

I’m 45 minutes south of East Palestine and could feel the burning in my nose and eyes. Good luck to these folks, don’t trust the big money involved with the testing!

[@TayrnsTime]

I hope the chemicals didn't effect your area for long enough to get into the soil and water or cause lasting harm. I saw this on twitter and wondered why it took the national media so long to recognize it.

[@cindyspiess9963]

exactly !

[@Oaky]

corporate greed with no regulation

[@rockinrobbie1985]

No you couldn't

[@frenchonion4595]

@@rockinrobbie1985 BS it killed my grandma in her sleep in florida

[@spootnewton7121]

@PeterSantenello is the new face of journalism. Three million subscribers testify to that fact. Even on independent media, journalists willing to just tell the truth, as experienced by the people involved, are as rare as hen's teeth. Most KZbinrs seem to be much more concerned about their agenda, views, and likes, than the truth, but at least a few shining beacons of truth like Peter can be found. I have to admit that I have been brought to tears a few times simply because people who have been silenced their whole lives had their story told truthfully for once by Peter.

[@5urrea7]

Are there any creators with channels that you’d recommend who are of a similar caliber as Peter and his work? Would love to find more similar content.

[@levin448]

Good question. Peter is unique in that he listens carefully and follows up with great unscripted inquiries.

[@helenbeagle9851]

Please keep shedding light on this.... The couple ,being interviewed on the front of their porch, know exactly what is going on.

[@Heeman5]

I believe them too.

[@EphemeralProductions]

This might be the only video he does on it. But, at least he had this one to bring attention to it.

[@ShakirahIbaad]

They reminded me of the story of Erin Brokovich and her clients and their experiences. It’s definitely a story with more to it.

[@helenbeagle9851]

@@ShakirahIbaad yes 100%!

[@kathyarnas1573]

God Bless, that couple!

[@Cynocephalidae]

Thank you for giving these folks a voice Peter. What you're doing is top notch journalism, please keep up the great work.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

All he's doing is interviewing brainwashed locals lol. This is trash journalism ⚠️

[@ChristinePontius]

I can tell you as someone who lives about about a 1/2 hr from East Palestine that Erin Brockovich was in our town in April. I believe she went and spoke with ppl in E. Palestine. I think its important these ppl aren't forgotten, bc in 5-10 yrs, if there are health issues that arise, I would want her on my side.

[@MR-bp3in]

Erin brockovich will only do it if the settlement is right for her. No different than any other lawyer type

[@Cat-ik1wo]

I remember watching an interview with her about this

[@rheeryder2524]

When the train FIRST derailed I literally thought of Erin Brochovich. She's a badass, no matter WHAT some people think of her. She specializes & cut her teeth on these types of residents vs. chemical negligence. 🎉🎉🎉

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Uh this was the worst disaster on US soil. Those people are all getting cancer. Not to mention millions of people are affected

[@flychomperfly]

​@@MR-bp3in- Erin is Not a lawyer... she is an activist for the people!

[@rollodane54]

I can't believe they soaked it up from the creek and took it to a park and washed it into the ground. Sending you a settlement and 1099ed people. Amazing. I trust my ruling class as far as I can throw 'em.

[@stephangauthier911]

❤ this!!!

[@piningbuck]

And they are literal fat cats. Probably can even pick em up

[@cindyspiess9963]

even less than that 😏

[@silviavoss6411]

You know its sad how many pets dropped dead as a result as well as wildlife, there is more to this story than being shared, no one wants to buy a house there not even if its cheap!

[@Sue-ec6un]

@@silviavoss6411 Um, it was chickens. Just sayin'

[@angela86753]

I am so sick of good people getting F'd over in this world and all the gaslighting that goes with it. Don't take their dirty money

[@sgtjacques4172]

Yeah, id be telling Norfolk to shove it up their ass, and if I develop a disease later in life that can be connected to the chemical spill, ill be seeing them.

[@flanagamer]

We’re taxed more & more, yet get less and less in return. It’s f**ed up.

[@drumsofspace]

ONLY if one could use that money for better purposes - but I totally agree. (edit : That also should never be an agreement to lose ones right to be future compensated or to sue in the future etc.)

[@shorty332]

Need to watch the movie Dark Waters something along the lines of this.

[@stephenenders2066]

there is a clear agenda happening, that owns media, politics. and top institutions and industry. humans are brainwashed and obeying a system that is enslaved them and creating chaos for control, it will stop when enough of us understand this .

[@HewhoStandsfirm-l3h]

Michelle, the one you met at the family reunion at the park is my cousins wife. Cool to see you here in my area and glad you're spreading this around because humanity tends to move on with their lives like nothing ever happened while we still have to deal with it.

[@kentkearney6623]

Was cheering Squirrel Tribe also to keep this in the minds of the masses. Erin Brockovich etc...Peter came through. Your in my prayers and thoughts. Thanks for commenting.

[@whitegrizzleySR]

I feel for these people. I have worked in the plastics industry for 25 years (2 places) and breathed in the dust, smoke and chemicals and now I have COPD and struggle to breathe normal I hope that they don't have to go thru this.

[@Beatle849]

Sounds like a realistic perspective of what is to come for those who lived through this, even if some residents don't seem to be worried right now.

[@stj971]

My mom and bff had it too from smoking. Hope you're doing ok.

[@notflanders4967]

I'm curious, what is your opinion on 3d printers?

[@TheBearGrylz]

I live close by. Thank you Peter. From the bottom of my heart. The homeowners here are screwed. Thank you for bringing attention to this.

[@ladyluck5400]

This is the Peter Santenello style I fell in love with years ago! This is raw, talented journalism, amazing editing and storytelling, and most of all, taking risks in conflict areas to tell a powerful story ... Keep up the amazing work, Peter! 👏👏👏

[@AmericanAmish]

O.K!

[@popmarbles6980]

Good video Peter it told a story of town views, Thanks again Peter

[@jro8503]

@@AmericanAmish the man-in-the-street documentary style.

[@fckemweball]

i think its wild how mainstream media swept this under the rug so fast and nobody gives us an update, thank you Peter! also the lady that said its not that bad i wonder if she’ll think the same in 20 yrs

[@RoseanneSeason7]

This was the worst disaster to ever happen on US soil. No way the media will cover this the right way

[@theswearcrow]

@@RoseanneSeason7 Corporations contribute to politicians. No one gonna do a damm thing. All by design.

[@chaoticgood..]

Even when it happened, mainstream media barely reported on it. They were too wrapped up in the titanic submarine saga at the time. 🙄 MSM is useless

[@BigVeegs]

I thoroughly enjoy your humble, non partisan approach to all matters you cover.

[@tdstellar5218]

Peter, you really found your calling. You are quite amicable, respectful & unassuming, putting people at ease. You go to places to remind ours of recent and historical times. Keep doing you!

[@RoseanneSeason7]

He's a shill for the railroad company

[@darkgreenbud4207]

The biggest thing out of this I got was the family talking about what mainstream media did people need to pay attention they literally said "we would tell them this is how it went and the next day when there story came out it was the exact opposite of what we said and if they do that here imagine what they do other places" she also said "I haven't watched mainstream media since this happened its a waste of life to watch that" people like Peter should be what media is going forward just someone that goes in with no bias or agenda and gets real stories from real people thank you for what you do sir

[@maplifiers]

They are truly the Enemy of The People.

[@morganriddiford2646]

My mom watches the news for hours every single night and follows it religiously and it just kills me how she doesn't see its a waste of time and that its also heavily skewed in one direction with an agenda. When all the stuff with palenstine and isreal first started, news like msnbc was on the side of isreal and i remember her saying something like good for isreal for defending themselves like that because the news she watched was on isreals side and painted a picture that isreal was right. Come a few weeks later and msnbc came to realize palenstine was the victims and all of a sudden she started talking about what awful things were going on in palenstine. Its a shame when people cant tell that the news they are consuming is biased and focused on an agenda, right or left.

[@darkgreenbud4207]

@@morganriddiford2646 my mom does the same thing too I think alot of it is when they were younger the news was actually the news not all the doom and gloom and political propaganda it is today

[@lamsmiley1944]

@@morganriddiford2646 Israel was the victim of a massive terrorist attack, so of course the media supported Israel. But over time it became clear that their response was killing far too many civilians. The world isn't black and white, both the governments of Israel and Gaza (Hamas) are war criminals/terrorists. You're not wrong that there is bias in the media, but that is true of everything you consume (including this channel). It can be as simple that bias from eyewitnesses, or bias from our cultural experiences. What is important is critical literacy and understanding which way the media which you're viewing may be misrepresented.

[@_katie_]

I’m 100 miles from where this happened and we could small it days after it happened for a few days at least. I can’t imagine living there and going through this. The settlement is absolutely not worth what this could do to the locals health. Thank you for this coverage, Peter. Living in the same state we only saw this on the news and social media for a week or two. Bless the locals that are still there!

[@Beatle849]

Interesting. Yet some of the people interviewed there didn't seem to think the smell was all that bad at the site.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

The handpicked locals this dude interviews all say the air and water are fine and they love the free money lol

[@zebiraross]

The people of East Palestine need to do a class action lawsuit. Don't take the payoff!

[@Slickjfootlong]

That’s what they are doing and it’s a very small payout!

[@327Erich]

They'll never get paid. IF they win, it will be tied up in appeals for years, if not decades. That's entirely by design. In the end the lawyers will get the lion's share. Class action lawsuits sound a lot better than they usually turn out to be.

[@Voidmaster560]

We need Erin Brockovich on this

[@jacobjackddd]

lol, no time, we have wars to fund

[@HoosierHayday]

​@Lincoln_Vail unfortunately...this is true.

[@mikedoby4024]

We had an Uncle that was in WW1 that suffered from mustard gas exposure. Treated at the VA in CLE in the 60's. Sum of the same chemicals in the "burn". I pray for all affected by this disaster.

[@emoryolsoff96]

Yup same thing for my great uncle in canada. Our own gov paid the men extra to stand in the field and close their eyes while they got sprayed. to test the gas

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

Phosgene gas was used in world war 1 by the nazis to try to flush out the trenches. It originally was a weapon

[@gatormcklusky5850]

18:12 she just tanked any court case she might ever try in the future due to illness. it's almost like she's in a deep denial over it. this was serious & continues to be, just because one can't smell it doesn't mean a thing.

[@subliminal128]

Yeah. I trust the older couple on the porch more than that woman.

[@SPG8989]

She just happy her 70k is coming to her and th sad thing is that dumb bitch will spend it on a vacation probably

[@RickKatt-y9i]

The family at the end really gave me classic vibes. Kids that weren’t raised on social media and really had no interest in it. The little boy in his overalls climbing the ladder with dad and the lemonade stand. Glad to see families in today’s world like that.

[@danielj3010]

"Are there a lack of balls around here?" "Yeah." Love the raw footage, Peter. Wish those affected the best.

[@tuurd]

dude, im a truck driver that started hauling that shit out of there last year, and im still hauling it now. my coworker and i are both experiencing breathing issues- however, im a long time smoker, and hes got long term residual effects from the rona. from the first, we were never required to wear any PPE besides hardhats and safety orange. connected? who knows. 'c anyways, the shit thats going on in east palestine is a farce of epic proportions. they are shipping dirt to a local landfill because they claim its not contaminated. where the dirt is coming from, i would bet a months pay that its definitely contaminated. norfolk southern is heavily influencing the decision making process with the EPA in determining what constitutes 'contaminated' and what constitutes 'its ok to go to the regular landfill'. i absolutely believe that NS is pushing very hard to have the EPA do as little as possible in the extraneous community since the actual derailment site is essentially cleaned up. and the payout that the railroad is offering is an insult to the people of that town because its a shadow of its former self because of them.

[@SlimPickins_07]

Man those ladies just seem so out of touch. "They could have just sold their house and moved if they wanted". Not that easy when your entire life is in an area.

[@LadieKadie]

Or wrapped up in your mortgage, and good luck selling those homes after that. It’s truly tragic what was done to them.

[@stephangauthier911]

Health over everything. I would give 100% of all that I have if I could go back in time and not get those damned vaccines.

[@JohnnyRep-u4e]

Let alone, who would want to buy that house?

[@shmulesgold990]

exactly. who is buying that house in the first place? you could try to sell it for 10% market value and im sure it would be a struggle still.

[@wakenow1]

Exactly, and who is going to buy a house in a contaminated area? Even if the house does sell, it's going to be decreased in value, the money from selling the house would not be enough to get established elsewhere.

[@elmirmisir-zada8470]

Peter, you are the real one! Thank you for what you've been doing, it's appreciated.

[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@larrybuckner8619]

Hey Peter. Hope you are doing well. I’m sorry but I have a question that is totally unrelated to this video…. Some people are saying some really bad things about Titus Morris and I wonder if you could help clear some things up or do you even know about what people are saying.? I’m certainly not accusing him of anything because I know nothing but what I have heard and seen on KZbin. I really don’t even want to say what they are accusing him of but I would like to know if you could help and clear some things up for the people that are concerned like me. I’m concerned they are dragging him through the mud for no reason but like I said I know nothing but what I have seen on KZbin. I know you’re a very busy person and hopefully you can help clear some things up for the public. I know I’m being very vague because I do not want to spread more junk about someone that might not be true. thank you.​@@PeterSantenello

[@902Boots]

Good to see that lady keeping her kids off social media

[@DevinTheDivine]

love your videos! thanks for coming back to Ohio Peter!

[@smokeyrandy7572]

Wow, that welder and his wife have an uncommon amount of common sense and common knowledge. Those children are incredibly lucky to have parents like that.

[@Time2Vote2012]

Great parents. The kids will have an advantage in life!

[@ChrisLee66]

Especially by home schooling their kids proves it even more.

[@faithlong7270]

Yeah but continuing to live in that area isn’t very smart!!!

[@TBRANN]

Most common people have the most common sense!

[@fuckingimpossible]

I can see you or others seeing that family as having a positive attitude about things and just making do with what theyre given. I have serious concerns with their lack of interest in holding this company accountable. Lots of "the media" talk and keeping her kids off "youtube" which seems to translate to making sure her kids have only the mindset that she and her husband have and dont get to have all of the information, but only what their parents want them to have. It is awful seeing people who have had a massive burden put on them, their family, their health, and their livelihood all in the name of saving money by a massive and wealth corporation. They may have their lives shortened for it, all because of negligence caused by a greedy company that wont spend the appropriate amount of money to prevent these severe and dangerous accidents from happening. But what they claim to be concerned with is 'moving on', but arent worried about pressing upon these awful business practices to ensure this doesnt happen to someone else. That should be a core concern for anyone in a similar situation. No right is being made for all the wrongs. She's complaining about the media lying to people about crops being grown in the area and that somehow she knows better because she stands to benefit financially from growing crops there... what in the hell are we doing here? shes advising that she has been informed by some media sources (possibly and maybe likely from educated sources) that its probably a bad idea to consume food grown in the area, but admitting that she doesn't care for what she's been told because it could make her money. That mentality is as bad as Norfolk Southern and she's willing to risk other people's health for a little extra money. I just feel bad, like bad stuff happened to them and theyre happily complacent about it, and kind of actively malicious regarding potentially further impacting others.

[@cdd4248]

12:30 The gentleman said, "you need a voice to get anything done". Welcome to PETER The VOICE!

[@SandyChapman-pt7ys]

Amen

[@allisonj7197]

She knew my name somehow..... Peter. You've got over 3million subs and you focus on uplifting communities and neighborhoods many folks have heard of but have no personal experience seeing. Its very easy to travel "with" you on your channel. You are an icon to many small town people :P

[@Toddis]

I like how Peter acknowledges everyone when he walks past I imagine he might feel kinda awkward talking to himself with the camera

[@LoJo62]

The folks on the porch know exactly what’s going on, they know…I absolutely believe them. ❤️Bless their Hearts.

[@EzioAuditoreDeFirenze23]

I want to say thank you to the lady in the end who showed empathy and sympathy towards people suffered because of earthquake in my country.

[@spiritmatter1553]

Turkey 🇹🇷 is a beautiful country. Unfortunately prone to earthquakes. The kind lady was so right to get her children straightened out on inconvenience vs tragedy.

[@desidoesdeals]

Thank you for doing this interview. I live 20 miles from East Palestine and it’s been mind blowing to have experienced this personally and also to see the exposure it has received nationwide. I could smell the chemicals from inside my house after the derailment. To this day I wonder what, if any impact this will have on my health.

[@Beatle849]

Good luck to you sir and I would hope you will get continual health checkups.

[@Jessica-ul6me]

I have a little fish pond and I'm 20 minutes north. When it rains we sometimes get weird film on top of our water that looked like the things they were finding in the beginning (shiny spots). Had some fish die. I got the notice in the mail for the class action thing. Our water has been over chemical tasting, wrecks your hair. I had way better water in Columbus Ohio. We moved up here a couple months before it happened thinking we were heading somewhere safer. Nowhere's safe.

[@richardmorris7063]

My Aunt lives in New Springfield, my other Aunt Canfield & I was born at North Side Hospital but I live in Tampa.That has to affect the water & air in the whole area . You're pond says it all.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Get yourself the best water filter money can buy

[@blueeyes8245]

I'm so sorry for you moving thinking it would be better and then going through such a horrible event. Prayers for you and everyone who's affected by this.

[@SRtruth]

💔

[@nakinipeace]

@@richardmorris7063The Tigers and The Canfield Fair! I grew up in North Lima!

[@Skaggins]

great journalism here! To those in East Palestine, we still pray for you in our church. It's incredible how poorly this was handled.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

All this fake reporter did was interview shills for the railroad company. Wake up dude

[@cr.inthewoods66]

I live in eastern MA and days after this there was rain fall here that left a white residue on everything. When people started pointing it out "experts" said it was not related but I have never seem anything like it before or after.

[@MissyMuthaTruckiN]

Acid Rain

[@RoseanneSeason7]

It's related. This was the worst disaster in US history

[@Bill-cb4bh]

It's always the experts

[@KLynn58]

I live in Beaver Falls - 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, and 13 miles from East Palestine. This whole series has made my heart happy! I’ve watched you for a long time and hoped you’d get here to our little corner eventually. Thank you for doing what you do - you are one of the few true journalists around with no bias or agenda beyond showing us life as it actually is for locals. Your work is important and I’m grateful for you!

[@elizabethorsillo7187]

My dad lives in Beaver Falls, too.

[@KLynn58]

@@elizabethorsillo7187 That’s awesome! Small world.

[@VNBSlash]

I love visiting Beaver Falls just to go to Oram's donuts!

[@KLynn58]

@ I’ve lived all over the country, and when I’d visit, Oran’s was always my first stop! No better donut, that’s for sure.

[@BrianButterworth-s4z]

I like how the kids are outside riding bikes, skate boarding and hanging out like they should.

[@dzrewn1]

Yup all the kids I know bury their face in their phone or computer all day, no social skills..

[@christineperez7562]

​@@dzrewn1That's your fault not the kids. Adults are too lazy to watch their children outside.

[@88Petry]

Soaking up all those chemicals

[@barbarabell8674]

The lemonade stand girls are adorable! Mom and dad are doing a great job raising them. More parents should monitor their children’s media.

[@KingDonvictTheFelon]

Good kids have lemonade stands. Can't miss them and of course it's easy to label them good kids.😁

[@pelitp]

Adorable home Ed family protecting the innocence - RESPECT!

[@ActuallyNickV]

As someone who grew up homeschooled but with a parent that allowed social media, those kids are beyond fucked, socially. That girl talked about not understanding memes and the mom not allowing KZbin, but having a general knowledge of pop culture is the easiest way to break the ice when meeting new people. Best of luck to those kids, but living a socially inept life like that in modern society is going to turn them into those Weird Homeschoolers everyone hates and fears

[@deatako6006]

@@ActuallyNickV I think they already are, and I personally couldn't tell if they were boys or girls, plus they looked like twins, if you don't take into account the height difference.

[@Sue-ec6un]

@@ActuallyNickV LIES, LIES and more propaganda LIES! These children are learning how to become competent adults, that is who they interact with, and they will be more competent than any kid who spends their time scouting for memes 12 hours a day. Just because you are socially awkward doesn't mean they will be.

[@phoneyry]

What a Beautiful town! Best wishes to the locals and their futures.

[@zman0031]

I adore the last family you talked with! wonderful family with wonderful hearts! the values that are being taught there are what we were supposed to be creating!! I pray they are blessed, along with anyone impacted by this disaster. These folks seem so lenient with how things have been handled!! I also understand the options are limited. So pleased to hear Erin has been involved!! Bless that woman!!!!

[@Jaclyn1986]

This is stuff you never see reported. The actual voices and thoughts of the people here… just random folks here. This is interesting to se. thank you Peter. So grateful for your channel.

[@donmcmillan4388]

Former railroader here. Railways could care less about the environment or people, it’s all about money. Don’t trust them !!!!! Especially NS bottom of the barrel

[@thirstfast1025]

First video of yours I've ever seen. Gotta say, I appreciate your style. No spin, just walking around listening to what people are willing to volunteer. Excellent work.

[@nialloneill5097]

I trained as a Chem Engineer...despite disliking the chemical industry...my home town was filled with soot and sulphurous fumes on a daily basis...pit stacks everywhere you looked...grotty streams with no fish...it was the pits...and it was the pits...there was one every half a mile...they used to dump chemicals regularly into rivers, every now and then get caught, pay a fine...day after...pumping their toxic waste in there again. The way industry works is shoddy...and they make very arbitrary estimates of what is safe, and not safe...in other words, they have no idea. You wont know the full impact of this spillage for maybe 30 yrs at least...and thats assuming research is done...which it probably wont be...thanks Peter for highlighting a major issue in this world through the effects of this one incident...they could happen anywhere, anytime...Mankind would have been better off living naturally...thats my thoughts...besides, I could have studied something else then...or become a lumberjack

[@lordcommander3224]

3M did the same thing in MN. Just dumped everything right into the ground

[@jakematterson8652]

No "Chem Engineer" with formal education writes like you do. You're either larping or a larping Indian.

[@jgwood10]

Allied Chemical did the same here in VA. Dumped Kepone into the James River, which now is an obsolete insecticide. It was hushed up even after it killed fish in the river.

[@nialloneill5097]

@@jgwood10 They imagine they can do what they want, almost out of sight, out of mind. I think by the time mankind began using these chemicals and ecologically destroying the planet, and the wildlife, animals, and humans on it...they had become so sociopathically retarded, they no longer knew of the dangers to themselves and others. I guess it's like children playing with fire...and one day, there's no doubt in my mind much of the earth will either be poisoned or burn due to men's indiscretions towards nuclear power and his ineptitude to lead a 'normal' and natural way of life. The earth can only take so much...but still the intellects, seek new formulas ...with both eyes on the profit margins. SAD!

[@WN_Byers]

Happrned here near Boulder at Rocky Flats with their nuclear weapon component production. Only time in history one U.S. Agency has raided another. Greedy developers continue to try and build on the contaminated superfund site. Newcomers have no idea

[@observingthegreatillusion5087]

Thank you for coming to E. Palestine! Once again, i must commend you on your amazing work. If only mainstream media could be as genuine and honest as you have been… 🙄😉😊 But i digress. It means alot to me that you even gave them the time, so im sure, without a doubt, that the locals there appreciate you doing this as much as i do. Thank you again!

[@joninosaka]

Love how honest everyone is. Not trying to spin anything. Just what they saw and what they are experiencing.

[@denniswright4893]

All I can say is, Wow! The contrast from the mainstream media versus the people who had first-hand experience is night and day! I hope there aren’t underlying issues that will pop up 10, 20, 30 years from now!

[@EphemeralProductions]

I can almost guarantee there will be. look up vinyl chloride. It’s a really gnarly chemical!!!!

[@buckeyejen1076]

To the lady who spoke at @36 minutes + or -, God bless you for putting the situation in perspective. Your family is fortunate to have you as their matriarch. ❤

[@ecstaticbanana1063]

Thanks!

[@susan3733]

Yes share the heck outta this!!! People need to know the TRUTH!!

[@purpleprose1315]

20 minutes in the lady in the pink shirt represents so much of Ohio. If they read it, they believe it. Interest rates are high, inventory is low. She makes it sound so simple and true.

[@EL-Ki-Yanas]

Is easier for someone to believe in a lie than it is to convince them they were lied to. She seems like a "glass half full" type, but she also contradicts herself. The health problems are immediate and long term. These are forever chemicals that water treatment plants can't remove. Water and air are life, but unfortunately the railroad is a corporation that gets what they want.

[@dertythegrower]

Only way to know water is good.. is going yourself, getting the vial filled, and having multiple out of state college level labs test it.... otherwise, could be simply a 'paid off' lab, and yes those exist as ive seen people 'shop labs for the best result' for hplc testing law rules confirmation

[@richardmorris7063]

Many grew up watching a certain news channel, what you believe depends on which way they lean politically. As a kid watching Cronkite it didn't seem that there was a spin on it,they just reported it. You can't help but think there's more to dividing us. I believe what happened there will cause problems down the road. I was in the Marines in the 70s & the water there was contaminated & yrs later many died because of it.

[@KingDonvictTheFelon]

These are the people who are afraid of 'big city' folk from Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Columbus. They are a lot stereotypical rednecks and hillbillies who love that pay day though - probably the most they've ever seen.

[@rockinrobbie1985]

Ohioans aren't the brightest

[@billdent7449]

We continue to pray for all those people impacted by that disaster.

[@Psalm-119]

The settlement attorneys completly let the residents down. No one will be able to leave the toxic town with the amount they are getting... Disgusting.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

That’s for sure It’s a travesty

[@wethepeople7629]

Best videos on KZbin! 👍

[@PeterSantenello]

Thanks for supporting the channel!

[@kechiahignight565]

Loved the homeschool family! So many valuable lessons and understanding of life can be gleaned by spending so much time with engaged parents. Loved my time homeschooling my three when we had to travel so much. What an adventure!

[@user-OldCPA]

As an Ohioan, I am very proud of how all these folks spoke so intelligently about their situation.

[@maeveofthelongbows9552]

I think they were naive, gas lighted by NS and the media, and misinformed

[@carolthomas770]

Ohio here. Likewise, brother.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Lol. You are brainwashed too eh? Enjoy your free money?

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Nice bot account

[@lazarous2772]

As a Palestinian, I never knew we were ohioan. Glory to the Ohioan empire

[@dynagaming2693]

So almost immediately after this happened, they hired a ton of maintainance people at Norfolk Southern that had been laid off year prior. I know this because about two weeks after this happened, they called a buddy of mine who I work with. He had been laid off 5 years ago from NS. He went back, and then 6 months later he had called me telling me there were new rounds of layoffs coming. They hired a bunch of people to make it look like they were solving the problem until the cameras and attention went away. Then they started handing out bags of money to keep the residents quiet. This is why you have a lot of people who won’t talk on camera, they signed off saying they won’t say anything about it.

[@Cr15t1n3]

I smell a non-disparagement clause attached to the settlement! The way SO MANY people had the same talking points: we don’t know what’s going to happen 5-10 years from now, if we do get sick, we don’t know if it was from something else before the spill, the EPA and Norfolk listened to us and are doing a great job…. There’s NO WAY everyone said the same stuff without being coached by the people holding the bag!

[@anthonymiller8979]

My thoughts exactly before I even read your comment

[@DerekWhite-yx2ce]

Yep, the only way to get money they greatly need was to sign their life away.

[@Psalm-119]

@@Cr15t1n3 ... Exactly! There are many residents who are sick and have been treated like criminals by the residents who aren't sick. Don't believe anyone that says what a tight knit community it is. Maybe it was years ago, but those days are long gone. Anyone treating someone who got sick by Norfolk Southerns toxic chemicals like a criminal, is a criminal themselves. It's so disgusting. There has been paid opposition FOR SURE.

[@wyleFTW]

So cynical you don't believe the locals

[@thejman5552]

The difference is that the locals have a sense of integrity, unlike you.

[@lrn_news9171]

True journalism. This was already a forgotten event by most people, thanks for bringing it to light again.

[@dertythegrower]

Joes team and epa did almost nothing.... just like fire in hawaii...

[@timzeez525]

Dang you guys watched a 47 minute documentary the first 2 minutes it was posted 😂

[@lrn_news9171]

@@timzeez525I know that Peter never disappoints and this video is about east Palestine

[@dogsense3773]

​@@dertythegrowerJoe is better than DJT, veitnam vet here

[@butcho7492]

@@dogsense3773Yeah- he did a stellar job here. 🙄

[@user-yn7on7ou8n]

Only time will tell.... thanks Peter and all the people of East Palestine

[@Bradsroad]

I liked hearing the mom talking with her family at the shipping containers perspective on the news about the derailment vs the earthquake in turkey at the same time.

[@thebet816]

So I would not sign anything. They are getting robbed and the company isn't owning up to their financial responsibilities at all. Also I grew up in a town where a company was emitting gases that no one could smell. It was later detected to be highly toxic. Majority of ppl within my town was diagnosed with reproductive issues, cancers. This was 10-20 years post. So I think it's a matter of time imo.

[@Pinkfrosting962]

It seems people are happy about the money and saying who knows about the future, but the entire reason for the money is because they do know about the future! Think about it people, please. 😢

[@Sue-ec6un]

@@Pinkfrosting962 Yup, better get it and spend it now, won't be worth a damn thing after Nov...if...well, you know,

[@stevew3947]

@@Pinkfrosting962 The problem is they are only even doing so for East Palestine itself. You could smell the chemicals in Pittsburgh 50 miles away... what's being done for those people who very well could have been effected? Nothing. Was never even talked about then or now.

[@openyoureyes3969]

I grew up going to East Palestine Pool in the summer (the 80's), what great town it was. What is sad is the young people that are SICK, getting mocked when they go to local hospitals. The hospitals REFUSE to test for dioxins that are truly making these people ill.

[@philpit82]

Where? I live in Chippewa. That park has been dirty since far before the train derailment.

[@openyoureyes3969]

@@philpit82 My mom's best friend lived there in the 1980's. The Wigton family. I agree that it went downhill. Somewhere in the 90's it needed an upgrade.

[@blue18404]

@@openyoureyes3969 America hospitals are as deranged as the Railroad workers

[@fr00tloops]

Reading this was so intense. If thats true, this really opens up a whole can of worms for me my dude.

[@joyful_tanya]

The medical industrial complex is a part of the problem. Plants over pills, Big Pharma k!lls.

[@rhodesfunk2996]

Poisoned an entire town of people, absolutely disgusting

[@motherbear327]

And shut their businesses down. Nefarious. They are trying to choke us to death financially. We've had one of the best water years ever and they shut the water off to Idaho farmers. Their crops will die if they don't get water soon. It's harvest time and they are deliberately destroying the food supply! It's time to rebel and take our country back!

[@simpinainteasyRHEC]

Yet many are "happy" and content after being paid... it's so sad to see folks don't care to think about the near future and what it looks like for coming generations..a coworker of my husband's lives in epal and he isn't so kind about it all.

[@Mrclean409]

Not a town multiple states . The river /creekthat was contaminated flows to Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. Things like this will settle to the bottom of bodies of water and people will not actually experience the side effects fully until after years on down the road..

[@josephhoover4542]

Yeah, its unfortunately not the only town in that county that has been poisoned. A town a few miles south of this called East Liverpool has a cancer rate 3 times the national average due to a waste incinerator spilling toxic chemicals all over the town about a decade ago its shameful and sad.

[@chrisstonehouse92]

@@simpinainteasyRHEC LOL. People in the tens of millions stood in line 3 years ago to accept the safe & effective cocktail.

[@berean77]

What impresses me about the people in this town, is that there seems to be zero sense of entitlement. They just want to live their lives. I hope the long-term impact is not as bad as I fear it will be.

[@jcriverside]

Its so sad & frankly evil how they've been propagandized to have no sense of entitlement when they've been breathing and living amongst poison due to corporate greed. They ARE entitled, if anyone ever has been.

[@SilentShot静音射击]

It’s called conservative values

[@Psalm-119]

@@berean77 ... What are you talking about??? They are 100% entitled to as much as they can get from those criminals Norfolk Southern and all the entities that covered up the horrific crime. They are entitled to healthcare for the rest of their very short lives as well, but will never get it, I'm sure. That would be the very least the criminals could offer all the victims who have been sick, who are sick and who will be sick. And... those residents who are not acting like they are entitled have been bought and paid for to cause division and talk like nothing is wrong. Sickening.

[@indycharlie]

@@jcriverside BS !! They will have a choice to accept the settlement offer , just like all other cases . Shipping goods by rail and road in this country is a NEED for us all. BTW , did you ever think that NFS has to make $$ and have lots on hand for such accidents ?! RR workers make pretty damn good money BTW .Thank God for all the truckers and rail workers during the Covid shutdowns . How much do think NFS has paid out so far there ? 5 Billion shrinks quickly after such accidents !!

[@nickm5419]

what impresses me is anyone that stayed. id have 100% abandoned that town and razed it all down. its got a UnAmerican name and its irradiated now. yeah East Palestine is TOTALLY located in America; that was their first problem; was the name.

[@johnmcguire4452]

thank you for taking the time to make this video!

[@illmerica322]

Thanks brother. You show all of the stories that make us America. If you ever want to come to New Haven or Hartford Connecticut I could give you a great historical tour

[@dertythegrower]

Some real history there... being forgotten

[@brianmaguire6814]

Is the mugging or drive by shooting included in the tour? Remember when everyone OD'd on the green by Yale a few years ago? 😅

[@flychomperfly]

That's an interesting place, but how long u lived there? How much history do u really know?

[@SeekTheTruth205]

Amen, that older lady was so right , while you have your health, live life to the fullest ❤

[@ukutiki]

i love how in the laundromat scene the woman has a pile of quarters on the machine and the place is clean. here in california, those quarters would have been stolen.

[@ThreeCips]

I loved the homeschooling family! I enjoyed hearing the wisdom the wife shared with her children, and it was just nice to see parents who set boundaries for their children, so they can have an actual childhood.

[@michaellarrabee5873]

I'm very good friends with one of the fathers sisters.

[@GG-lv8uv]

When this happened, it smelled like you were breathing pool chemicals outside and it was overcast for over a week from the smoke. Tons of dead wildlife and ecological damage because of this and the company responsible barely got a slap on the wrist. It's all farmers and working class out here that ended up hurt the most from this.

[@RoseanneSeason7]

They sure love that free money and have been gaslighted by the corp

[@The_G4M3R46]

You have truly encapsulated what journalism used to be and to better credit yourself. The absolute level of respect you give to the people of the area that had been afflicted by whatever the situation may be is commendable. Keep doing what you're doing. Great work, great respect, great journalism, and great integrity 👏 🎉👍

[@monicawestrn]

Thank you Peter for coming to East Palestine Ohio. THANK YOU 🙏

[@markraymond3198]

It's sad what happened and they need to be compensated. But I noticed everybody knows exactly, sometimes up to the foot how far away they live from the ground zero. Almost like it's a status symbol how close you are. I worry how many times things like this have happened without us knowing it. Thank you for shedding the light on America and the World, You are a good man. God Bless!

[@RhettyforHistory]

Great to see a little update a little after the media storm has left. I definitely have a lot of questions. Thanks for a great video!

[@logancrow9979]

That mom around the 35 minute mark is an epic person. God bless that family

[@timrayburn2461]

Great video .The kids' reaction to the amount of money they made with the lemon aide stand was priceless.A lemon aide stand in 2024.The American dream lives on

[@yooookki]

My favorite part of that conversation was the father's reaction to what the mother said about it not being a true reflection of business. 😂

[@bigjay6743]

I live in Canada and we could taste the air from here. Can only imagine what these people went through and still going through.

[@VanderJam]

That last family in particular was lovely. Totally aligned to their approach of keeping their kids/teens off social media and the Internet as long as possible.

[@nickm5419]

social media? yes. internet? No; fuck that let em go on youtube.

[@justanothercollegekid8045]

love seeing someone shed some perspective onto these small Ohio towns. I was born & raised in Ohio and now become a city boy in NYC. Videos like this bring me back

[@LadieKadie]

Still living in my small rural Ohio town. There is no amount of money that would convince me to move to NYC. 😂

[@justanothercollegekid8045]

@@LadieKadiefull ride to college made me move & a higher paying job than I could get back in Ohio keeps me out here 🤣 I’ll be back in the county soon enough

[@LadieKadie]

@@justanothercollegekid8045 I get it. Probably would have done the same when I was younger.

[@Oclotz]

thank you for doing what's right @peter.

[@silentk59]

That blonde lady is sweet and optimistic, but so naive. She and her family and generations of their families, are essentially consigned to a life of complications. Its one thing to be positive, its another to be naive and ignore the writings on the wall.

[@erhswku]

Total opposite with the lady at the circle k

[@davidcenteau-depina6192]

You said that much nicer than I would have. Thank you!

[@aquachonk]

I can guess who she votes for.

[@jwfinley7808]

We need Trump 2024 ASAP

[@jwfinley7808]

​@@erhswkushe had problems she didn't explain?

[@caravanpwdrblue]

Loved the interview with the family at their welding business. Thank you Peter for taking the time with them.

[@mika1nl]

Love that lady from the family about 39 minutes in, intelligent and down to earth, keeping kids away from the things that will poison their minds. If she reads this, all the best to you and your family, we need more people like you!

[@BUlrich-dw7xi]

AGREED!!!!!!!!❤

[@RoseanneSeason7]

Nice bot account

[@RoseanneSeason7]

​@@BUlrich-dw7xibot account

[@leighsdsc9340]

As a boilermaker welder in Australia. He's not sick from his trade. Wise up America. Im starting to feel for Americans the same i feel for the poorest country in the world. Love everyone.

[@GoodShepherdBandFan]

We love you too, and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in the world. Hope to make it to Australia someday. A college mate of mine unintentionally convinced me the people of Australia are the best in the world.

[@farzana6676]

What does that even mean? Feel for America the way you feel for the poorest country in the World.

[@dirtytaco8009]

This is why a lot of americans are so mad right now. Areas like this are being turned into 3rd world countries will still being taxxed to hell and being told they need the money for “global responsibilities”. No, WE need that money for food and rent nowadays 🙄

[@leighsdsc9340]

@farzana6676 I have always looked towards the USA as a great country, land if opportunity. Only my perspective from what I have seen from the news and youtube. Compared to poor countries where they have alleged corrupt governments. The way the homeless, the sick the vets are looked after, seems wrong. Like the government and major corporations want your money but don't want to give any back when you need it. Correct me if I'm wrong. Only what I see

[@leighsdsc9340]

@GoodShepherdBandFan Some of us are ok😄. I like it here. I would love to see the US one day or weeks. The wildlife, the natural wonders, and the man made structures. All look amazing. I can see why a lot of you are so patriotic.

[@PamelaKendall-j5t]

I like the part where the mother says "This isn't giving my kids a realistic view of business" and the dad chimes in "It is, Government throwing money around" Amen dad amen haha.

[@ahmedibrahim9543]

That lady talking about the earth quake is amazing,kudos to her and her family

[@JacksonStarMining]

I live 1 hour south of East Palestine, right along the Ohio river and they were detecting those chemicals in the Ohio river all the way down by Steubenville and Weirton and below. I went up to East Palestine a few days after this happened and the entire atmosphere was just so weird, black cars everywhere, weird government looking people standing around. Also the smell in the air just smelled like quickly covered up chemicals, it smelled extremely cancerous, that's the best way to describe it. I also stopped by I think it's Beaver Creek I'm not sure I think it is, but you could see the chemicals flowing down, and if you grabbed a stick and dragged it along the bottom more chemicals would float up. They also had parts of the creek blocked off to try and get the chemicals pumped out, but you could clearly see chemicals getting passed those sections. This is the Ohio valley too so we're all used to a little pollution, but that was just incredible. Most of the population of the town wasn't even from there. There were news organizations there that were from all over the world.

[@bulletsandbacon4440]

My family lives 20 mins south of Steubenville. We could smell the burning plastic scent for two days. The winds changed one day and I could smell it south of Moundsville WV where I was working at the time. We live out in the country and I have my well water tested often. I can’t imagine the damage done in the areas directly in line with the fallout. Scary times for sure.

[@dertythegrower]

respect +1

[@xamountoftruth08]

I have TONS of friends in steubie (were the weird Catholic type lol) and i have been so worried about the proximity not just to the college but all the people along the way!! 😢 that region is so forgotten in general. Its unreal

[@JacksonStarMining]

@@xamountoftruth08 yeah. It is. The mayor of Steubenville is my old boss (jerry barilla). He's trying to revitalize the area, but it's tough.

[@monicaluketich6913]

I was born and raised in Weirton quite a number of years ago - back when steel was king. Left there 39 years ago and moved to Dallas and then Houston, Tx. I mentioned once to a cousin about taking a drive up to Weirton from St. Clairsville while I was visiting, and he said not to go - nothing worth seeing now. Companies mess up a place and then shut down or leave, so there aren't any jobs. What are the people to do?

[@edzo29]

As always, thanks for shining your light on places that matter.

[@dandybro6764]

this is heart breaking

[@levin448]

Yes but it also is inspiring.

[@foxiedogitchypaws7141]

It smelled really bad 18 months ago, now something else Stinks

[@edelweiss1006]

Love the homeschool mom with her realistic and balanced perspective. Blessings to everyone in East Palestine as the community movies forward.