Katya Schwenk
Investigative reporter for The Lever who conducted on-the-ground reporting and document review in East Palestine to trace the Norfolk Southern settlement and its impacts.
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Feb 12, 2026 • 38min
When Disaster, Inc. Comes To Town (With Katya Schwenk)
Katya Schwenk, an investigative reporter who tracked the East Palestine derailment and settlement, walks through the aftermath of the Norfolk Southern disaster. She recounts local health impacts, how the $600 million deal was structured, where money went, settlement administration errors, and legal maneuvers that left many residents waiting for relief.
