Down by the River: Stories of Hanford

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Latest Episodes:

Ep. 8: Hanford's Whistleblowers Jul 14, 2016

Whistleblowers are one of the most contraversial issues at Hanford. This episode we learn about not only whistleblowers, but the organizations and members of our federal government that work to protect them.

Ep. 7: Cold War Patriots & Youth Involvement with Hanford Jun 23, 2016

Fay Hartje, a student at the University of Washington, helped produce this month's episode. She tells the story of one of the first workers at Hanford. She also interviews a member of Cold War Patriots, an organization that helps former nuclear workers get compensation if they were exposed on the job.

Ep. 6: Hanford through the eyes of 7th graders Jun 14, 2016

Students from Mercer International Middle School take over the podcast this month. After researching Hanford over the course of ten weeks, a group of 7th graders recorded a special episode. There are stories about nuclear weapons, Native Americans, the Hanford residents forced to move during WWII, and radioactive rabbit poop.

Ep 5: Concerns of future generations May 17, 2016

See Hanford issues through the eyes of students from University of Washington. With cleanup at Hanford expected to last until at least 2060, it is imperative that younger generations get involved. This episode WPSR worked with students at the University of Washington. They researched, wrote, recorded, and edited stories on Hanford’s leaking tanks, the federal response to cleanup, nuclear safety procedures, waste management, and family life in Richland.

Ep. 4: Hanford: Blurring the line between science and science fiction Apr 22, 2016

This episode we look at some stories from Hanford that seem like they could be from a science fiction book, but are actually true. The tale of the Atomic Man who suffered the worst accident at Hanford. We look at the finals days of the Z-Plant, one of the most dangerous places at Hanford. Students from the University of Washington have a story about Hanford’s top secret era. And finally we look at scientist out at Hanford that are listen to the soundtrack of the universe.

Ep. 3: Hanford in song and on stage Feb 11, 2016

Hanford has inspired many artists over the years. This month we speak with Elizabeth Heffron about a play she wrote that takes place at Hanford, and Marika, a musician that was inspired to write about Hanford after learning about the leaking tanks.

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