Introducing Safe to Drink

Introducing Safe to Drink

Author: The Fall Line® February 17, 2026 Duration: 29:33

Today, we're sharing the first episode of Safe to Drink, a new podcast series from the Pulitzer Prize-finalist Document team at New Hampshire Public Radio.

When residents of a New Hampshire town discover their drinking water is contaminated with PFAS, chemicals linked to serious health risks, they are told there is no cause for alarm. But as illnesses mount and questions go unanswered, families begin to push back.

Hosted by NHPR climate reporter Mara Hoplamazian, Safe to Drink investigates how environmental contamination is handled when the science is evolving, regulations lag behind, and responsibility is diffuse. Through deep reporting and personal stories, the series examines who bears the burden when systems fail to act.

If you care about accountability, environmental justice, and the people fighting to be heard, this story will feel familiar and urgent.

To listen to more episodes of Safe to Drink, follow the podcast here: https://link.mgln.ai/jpJibk


In the crowded landscape of true crime, The Fall Line: True Crime distinguishes itself by focusing intently on the cases that have slipped through the cracks. This investigative podcast, produced by The Fall Line®, dedicates its episodes to cold cases, unsolved murders, and missing persons who haven't received the sustained attention they deserve. The work goes beyond simply recounting facts; it involves deep, often years-long dives into the specifics of unsolved homicides, disappearances, and the stories of unidentified John and Jane Does. You'll hear directly from the people closest to these investigations-law enforcement officers who worked the original details, forensic experts explaining the science, dedicated victim advocates, and, most importantly, the families still living with the unresolved loss. Each season is built on meticulous research and interviews that piece together not only what might have happened, but also the complex reasons why answers remain elusive. The narrative is driven by a commitment to thoroughness and respect, aiming to bring new clarity to long-forgotten files. By listening to this podcast, you become part of a process that seeks to restore names to the nameless and pursue justice for the overlooked, all through careful, persistent storytelling that treats every case with the gravity it has always warranted.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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The Night Of: The Murder of Princella Eppes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:23
We continue the coverage of the murder of Princella "Lady Bird" Eppes, whose unsolved homicide case dates back to 1990. In early July of 1990, 22-year-old Princella Eppes' life felt full of potential: she'd just moved in…
Lady Bird: The Murder of Princella Eppes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:01
In early July of 1990, 22-year-old Princella "Lady Bird" Eppes' life felt full of potential: she'd just moved into her first apartment in the intown Atlanta neighborhood of Inman Park. But when she failed to pick up her…
Ice Cold Case: The Murder Of John Cornelius McGhee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
In 2002, Madison McGhee's father, JC McGhee, was murdered. She's spent the past four years unraveling the threads of his cold case, and asking the same question: who killed my dad? But the more she discovers, the more co…
The Disappearance of Calvin Willie Martinez: New Mexico Part 6 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:05
In our final episode of the season, we continue the story of Calvin Willie Martinez. Mothers Day 2019 was the last time Calvin Willie Martinez's family heard from him. After suffering an immense loss in 2014, Calvin had…
The Disappearance of Calvin Willie Martinez: New Mexico Part 5 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:14
Mothers Day 2019 was the last time Calvin Willie Martinez's family heard from him. After suffering an immense loss in 2014, Calvin had struggled with depression and alcohol dependence. But he always stayed in contact wit…
The Disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya: New Mexico, Part 4 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:46
We continue our coverage of the disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya. On St. Patrick's Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the…
The Disappearance of Melissa Ann Montoya: New Mexico, Part 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:22
On St. Patrick's Day 2001, 42-year-old Melissa Ann Montoya joined her loved ones at the Apache House of Liquor in Dulce, New Mexico—a town located in the Jicarilla Apache Nation Reservation. It was the last time that her…
The Murder Of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty: New Mexico, Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:29
Part two of our coverage of the unsolved murder of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty. Zach, a 23-year-old beloved father, son, and brother was murdered on July 21st, 2020. His body was discovered on July 25th, in a remote field on…
The Murder Of Zachariah Juwaun Shorty: New Mexico, Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:57
Laurah was recovering from an illness during the recording of this episode. Zachariach Juwaun Shorty, a 23-year-old beloved father, son, and brother was murdered on July 21st, 2020. His body was discovered on July 25th,…