Wondery Presents American Scandal: The DuPont Chemical Coverup

<p>By the mid-20th century, industrial chemicals were being used to produce a dizzying array of goods. Products made with wood or steel were replaced with plastic. And Americans gained access to a bounty of inexpensive products made with synthetic materials—from the polyester used in sweaters, to the artificial fragrances used in shampoos. And although they may have a low price tag, products made with synthetic materials often come with another cost—a hidden expense denominated in ruined lives, illness and death.</p><p>This&nbsp;is&nbsp;just&nbsp;a&nbsp;preview&nbsp;of&nbsp;The&nbsp;DuPont Chemical&nbsp;Coverup&nbsp;from&nbsp;American&nbsp;Scandal.&nbsp;Listen to the&nbsp;full&nbsp;episode&nbsp;on&nbsp;American&nbsp;Scandal,&nbsp;or&nbsp;at <a href="http://wondery.fm/ASDuPont_AHT" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wondery.fm/ASDuPont_AHT</a>.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>