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 mai…

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 peo…

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…

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 …

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 wo…

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 liste…

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 s…

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 Lea…

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. T…

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 aware…

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 …

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 o…

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 A…

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 pl…

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 A…

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 b…

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 …

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 so…

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 SPO…

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 belo…

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at Senator Ron Johnson. There’s a lot we didn’t know about Ron before this week, and it’s important information Wisconsinites should know before voting in November. Thanks for tuning into Ep7 of The Cult of Corporation, brought to you by United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on App…

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at some pretty unbelievable lead poisoning misinformation from across the pond. Thanks for tuning into Ep21 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 ev…

This week, Andrea and Paul dive into the early life of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and learn a thing or two about the Missouri bar exam along the way. Thanks for tuning into Ep6 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 fo…

This week, Andrea and Paul explore even more famous cases of potential lead poisoning…and also think of a brilliant Ocean’s Eleven reboot. Paul also learns a thing or two about the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Thanks for tuning into Ep20 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Check …

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the Koch family dynasty and get sidetracked along the way. Topics include people tripping balls during biblical times, childhood development, and Fred Koch’s foreign friends. Thanks for tuning into Ep5 of The Cult of Corporation, brought to you by United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and rev…

This week, Andrea and Paul discuss the possible links between lead poisoning and the demise of one of the most famous composers of all time, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Topics include a hazy remembering of the movie Amadeus, questionable parenting skills, and some really awful medical advice. Thanks for tuning into Ep19 of United States of Lead! If yo…

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the early life of Virginia Lamp, also known as Ginni Thomas, and her introduction into politics and corporate interest. Thanks for tuning into Ep4 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. Check out our sou…

This week, Andrea and Paul discuss the risk of lead exposure from home renovations and the problematic side of DIY media culture. Thanks for tuning into Ep18 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 consider making a donatio…

This week, Andrea and Paul spill the tea on the Boston Tea Party and its connections to the modern-day Tea Party Movement. Topics include deism and the religious beliefs of the Founding Fathers, a whole lot of hypocrisy, and good 'ole fashioned bootlegging. Thanks for tuning into Ep3 of The Cult of Corporation, brought to you by United States of Le…

This week, Andrea and Paul discuss the possible links between lead exposure and the infamous serial killer, Gary Ridgway. Thanks for tuning into Ep17 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 consider making a donation on Pat…

This week, Andrea and Paul continue their biweekly discussion on The Cult of Corporation by diving into the history of corporations and what exactly a corporation is. Topics include self regulation and psychopaths, a review of Choco Tacos, and mini spoilers from the amazing Amazon series The Boys. Thanks for tuning into Ep2 of The Cult of Corporati…

This week, Andrea and Paul bring their discussion back to lead exposure in food. Ancient Romans seasoned their food with lead, and spoiler alert: we are unknowingly doing the same with certain seasonings. We are still cooking with lead, and if you’re a fan of using turmeric, you might want to tune in for this episode. Thanks for tuning into Ep16 of…

Welcome to our new biweekly podcast where we look at the cult mentality behind corporate power. This week, Paul and Andrea begin their in-depth look at the Cult of Corporation by discussing the origins of cults. SPOILER ALERT: Jesus would NOT be cool with evangelical “christians” today. Thanks for tuning into United States of Lead! If you have time…

This week, Andrea and Paul look deeper into the possible links between increased lead exposure and the rise of extremist views in America today. Thanks for tuning into Ep15 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 consider m…

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the history of lead used in makeup. From Ancient Greece to American circus clowns, we humans sure do love rubbing lead all over our faces. This episode might also help explain why clowns are so effin creepy. Thanks for tuning into Ep14 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on…

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at the Trump administration lining up the dominos in a timeline of events from 2017 that enabled corporate misinformation to work its magic. Thanks for tuning into Ep13 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…

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at lead exposure from chocolate and surprise, surprise, they find more corporate misinformation magic from chocolate manufacturers. Dream of living in a Toblerone world and tune in for Ep12 Chocolead! Thanks for tuning into Ep12 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Pod…

This week, Andrea and Paul take a look at China’s relationship with lead, corporate America’s relationship with Chinese manufacturers, and consumer relationships with corporations. Spoiler alert: it's a toxic love triangle that we really need to get ourselves out of. Thanks for tuning into Ep11 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rat…

This week, Andrea and Paul discuss continued consumer exposure to lead via canned goods, and the good ‘ole corporate tactics used to deflect any accountability. Thanks for tuning into Ep10 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…

This week, Andrea and Paul share a brief history of lead exposure from alcohol consumption. From Ancient Rome’s love of lead in wine to present-day millennial vintage decanter nostalgia, we just love consuming lead. We love it so much, Andrea wrote another song about it. Thanks for tuning into Ep9 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please …

This week, Andrea and Paul continue their discussion of lead ammunition by focusing on lead exposure at firing ranges. Thanks for tuning into Ep8 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 consider making a donation on Patreon…

In this week’s episode, Andrea & Paul discuss the topic of lead in ammunition. 90% of the 10-billion bullets sold every year in the U.S. contain lead. Even though little attention has been given to lead ammunition used in hunting, lead poisoning can be linked to the near extinction of condors and other alarming disturbances to our national ecosyste…

Think you’re safe if it says “lead-safe”? Well, you’re not. This week, Andrea & Paul discuss how impulse buying leads to lead exposure. From ceramics to dinnerware, lead has a way of making a comeback in our instant gratification society. Thanks for tuning into Ep6 of United States of Lead! If you have time, please rate and review us on Apple Podca…

In light of the largely publicized baby formula shortage in the United States, Andrea & Paul take a look at the shockingly overlooked levels of lead in popular commercial baby food. Thanks for tuning into Ep5 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 mor…

This week, Andrea and Paul dive into the history of leaded gas and how it connects to the climate crisis we are facing today. Thanks for tuning into Ep4 of United States of Lead! If you like what you hear, please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Check out our sources below to learn more about this subject, and consider making a don…

In episode 3, Andrea and Paul take a closer look at how lead gets into water. From bottled water to discount faucets, you might be surprised at all the ways you might still be exposed to lead in water today. We hope you enjoy Ep3 of United States of Lead! Check out our sources below to learn more about this subject, and consider making a donation o…

Join Andrea & Paul as they dive into the Fall of the Roman Empire and how lead poisoning could have fueled the fire that lead to the destruction of this once dominant society. Ancient Romans LOVED their lead and the effects of lead poisoning could be seen rampantly throughout their society. And, unfortunately, these effects can also be seen today. …

In Ep1 of United States of Lead, we give a brief introduction into the history of lead poisoning and all the ways you might come in contact with lead in your everyday life. Fun Fact: we’ve known about the dangers of lead poisoning for over 2,000 years, and yet, this crisis is widely ignored or minimized. Please reference our sources below for more …