Aaron Goodman, PhD, is founder and host of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast. He reached out to Distinguished University Professor Lynn Singer, PhD, last fall with an invitation: Was she willing to speak on his podcast about research on the East Palestine train derailment and health impacts of the disaster, including the ?
Cover image: In this dramatic image shot by an East Palestine resident, a black plume of smoke rises skyward during the “controlled burn” on Feb. 6, 2023. (Rodney Bobin)
The Ohio Train Derailment podcast episode aired December 29th, 2025. The podcast begins with a conversation between Goodman and MA graduate Madison Scott. Scott's 2023 sociology thesis at Oklahoma State University explored community impacts of the disaster.
Singer's interview begins at 20:50 of the December 29th episode. You can listen and . 
Dr Singer provides an excellent overview of the community and scientific response to the disaster. At 33:06 she shares Dr. Fred Schumacher's "very exciting research" on somatic mutation rate. She highlights the potential of this research as a way to measure the impact of chemical exposure to the body. She also draws attention to the impact of chemical exposure on infants and children. Be sure to listen in!
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