#2360 - Caroline Fraser

In this episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Joe interviews Caroline Fraser, the author of "Murderland." They discuss the premise of her book, which explores the potential connection between lead pollution in the Pacific Northwest and the prevalence of serial killers in that region. Fraser details her research process, which began with an interest in serial killers and evolved into an investigation of environmental toxins, particularly lead and arsenic, stemming from smelters and leaded gasoline. The conversation covers the history of lead pollution, the known health effects of lead exposure, and the ethical failures of corporations that knowingly released toxins into the environment. They also discuss specific cases and locations, such as Tacoma, El Paso, and the Bunker Hill mine in Idaho, highlighting the disproportionate impact on poor communities and the challenges of remediation.