THE USELESS HOUSEWIFE SCIENTIST Beverly Paigen

When the mothers of Love Canal learned that their neighborhood was built on a chemical dump, they began the fight of their lives. First for information, and then to escape their own homes. But without biologist Beverly Paigen - who put her reputation, her career, and maybe even her own safety on the line - it would never have happened. Discover this remarkable and infuriating story with returning guest Keith O'Brien, New York Times bestselling author of author of Paradise Falls. Music featured in this episode by Kevin MacLeod, Aaron Kenny, TrackTribe, Mini Vandals, Asher Fulero, Myuu, and Doug Maxwell.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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What’sHerName women's history podcast puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!). Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly.