DuPont

Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

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Today, Explained Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD Fresh Air Candace Last Podcast On The Left Forensic Files Something You Should Know The Bulwark Podcast You're Wrong About Acquired

Episode Mentions

Today, Explained · May 10, 2026

Chems in your cosmetics

“Chemical manufacturer that repurposed war-era synthetic materials for consumer cosmetics and personal care products”

Harmful chemicals in cosmetics and personal care productsSynthetic braiding hair safety and chemical compositionPhthalates and endocrine disruptors in consumer products

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Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Apr 21, 2026

157. Dr. Tania Elliott: Allergies, Immune Health, and Hidden Toxins in Your Home

“Historical case study: knew Teflon was dangerous since 1950s but marketed non-stick cookware to American consumers anyway”

Microbiome disruption and gut health as root cause of chronic inflammationHygiene hypothesis and early childhood immune system trainingHidden chemical exposures: BPA, Teflon, PFAS, synthetic fragrances in consumer products

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Fresh Air · Apr 1, 2026

An exposé of the plastic industry

“Chemical company involved in plastic production and materials manufacturing”

Plastic Production Economics and Industry ExpansionFossil Fuel Industry Business Model DiversificationMicroplastics Health Effects and Bioaccumulation

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Candace · Feb 27, 2026

Bride Of Charlie: Dr. Jerri & Mrs. Hyde | Episode 2

“Dr. Jerri Fransfey worked as director of employee relations; company merged with Conoco Oil in 1983 largest corporate merger at the time”

Tesseract Charter School psychological experimentationDr. Jerri Fransfey background and credentialsMKUltra program connections to education and psychology

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Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 20, 2026

Episode 653: The Du Pont Foxcatcher Murder Part II - The House of the Butterflies

“Central subject; 100+ year history of manufacturing munitions, chemicals, and consumer products while knowingly poisoning workers and public”

Leaded gasoline and tetraethyl lead poisoning (loony gas)Teflon and C8 forever chemicals in drinking water and consumer productsDuPont's role in Manhattan Project uranium processing and atomic bomb production

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Forensic Files · Feb 19, 2026

Knot For Everyone

“Manufacturer of nylon carpet fibers found on victim's clothing that matched fibers in Kibbe's car.”

Serial killer investigation techniquesTrace evidence analysis and fiber forensicsPaint particle elemental analysis

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Last Podcast On The Left · Feb 13, 2026

Episode 652: The Du Pont Foxcatcher Murder Part I - The Merchants of Death

“Central subject: family-controlled chemical and munitions conglomerate controlling 200B in assets, involved in every U.S. war since 1803, responsible for leaded gasoline, Teflon/PFOA, and worker exploitation”

War profiteering and defense contractor influence on U.S. foreign policyCorporate monopolies and antitrust enforcement failuresWorker exploitation, unsafe labor conditions, and union suppression

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Something You Should Know · Jan 22, 2026

How Not to Die Anytime Soon & Why You Need Friction in Your Life

“Dr. Jennifer Vale founded DuPont's first tribology research lab, pioneering the study of friction in industrial applications”

Sickness Behavior and Immune System ResponseEmergency Medicine and Rare Disease DiagnosisMedication Overdose Risks and Toxicity

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The Bulwark Podcast · Jan 16, 2026

Wright Thompson: The Ghosts of Mississippi

“Discussed as inventor of nylon in 1933, which disrupted Mississippi's cotton-dependent economy”

Emmett Till murder and historical erasure in MississippiPolitical violence and electoral rhetoric in 1950s Mississippi and January 6th Capitol riot parallelsCritical race theory debates and Black history curriculum suppression

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You're Wrong About · Nov 25, 2025

Cold War Santa with Sarah Archer

“Post-WWII company promoting DIY Christmas decorations using synthetic materials like cellophane and plastic”

Cold War consumer culture and atomic age designSanta Claus visual evolution and iconographyPost-WWII nuclear family domesticity and gender roles

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Acquired · Nov 24, 2025

Coca-Cola

“Engineered PET plastic for 2-liter bottles, enabling Pepsi's 64-ounce bottle innovation in the 1960s”

Patent medicines and the birth of American advertising (1880s-1890s)Trademark protection and legal defense against copycat cola brandsBottling franchise system design and incentive alignment

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Acquired · Dec 16, 2024

Mars Inc. (the chocolate story)

“Forrest Mars studied DuPont's management systems at Yale through roommate connection; influenced Mars's operational philosophy.”

Vertical integration and supply chain control in manufacturingScale economics and operational efficiency metrics (ROTA)Television advertising and consumer marketing innovation

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