Topic: Rail Cars

Reporting from the ground in Ohio, Kristen Megan warns that the burning of rail cars has released carcinogenic metals like cadmium and hexavalent chromium. Residents have reported a "metallic taste" and tingling tongues, which are classic symptoms of heavy metal exposure. These hazards are allegedly being ignored in favor of limited volatile organic compound testing.

Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm admits that pipelines are the "best way to go" for fuel transport, despite the administration's policies. The segment discusses the logistical difficulty of using rail cars or trucks to replace pipeline capacity, noting that such methods are less efficient and more dangerous. The host concludes that the strategic shutdown of pipelines is a deliberate attempt to bring the United States to its knees.