Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story

Georgia Public Broadcasting

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Episodes 14

Avg. Duration 23m

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Apple Rating ★ 5.0 (26)

Since Mar 2025

Latest Episode Nov 2025

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56%

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About This Podcast

When a fire at the BioLab plant in Conyers, Georgia, sent a toxic cloud of smoke across the community, residents were left to wonder what they had been exposed to and what it would mean for their long-term health. One year later, many of those questions remain unanswered. In Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, GPB’s Pamela Kirkland follows residents through the aftermath, while uncovering new details about what was happening inside the plant. Former employees describe ignored warnings, and whistleblowers raise questions about the response to the disaster. In Season 2, the podcast pieces together what could have been done to prevent the fire. It follows the ongoing health fallout, examines why critical response tools were never used, and reveals how BioLab’s little-known parent company is more familiar than most people realize.

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Recent Episodes

S2E6 Echoes of Conyers

Nov 03, 2025 22m

Pamela travels to Roseland, Louisiana, after an explosion at Smitty’s Supply, a scene that mirrors the BioLab fire in Conyers, Georgia. She talks with residents, local leaders, and retired Lieutenant…

S2E5 "You can't find what you don't look for"

Oct 27, 2025 20m

When BioLab burned in Conyers, officials told the public the danger was over. What if they never looked for the most toxic chemicals? This episode follows the trail of missing tests, hidden dioxins,…

S2E4 The Biggest Company You've Never Heard Of

Oct 20, 2025 27m

Follow the investigation into Biolab’s sudden halt to manufacturing in Conyers and the complex finances of its parent, KIK Consumer Products. We connect resident claims and class actions with…

S2E3 ‘A missed opportunity’

Oct 13, 2025 23m

When a massive chemical fire broke out at the BioLab plant in Conyers in September 2024, the EPA had a tool: a plane, capable of mapping the toxic plume in real time. But it never left the ground.…

S2E2 ‘It's changed a lot with me’

Oct 06, 2025 23m

In this episode, you’ll hear from families who are still searching for answers, alongside the clinicians and researchers working to understand the health consequences of the BioLab fire in Conyers,…

S2E1 Preventable Hazards

Sep 29, 2025 26m

We return to Conyers in season two with new voices and new information. Former BioLab staff describe corrosion, leaky sprinklers, and storage beyond the stated limits. At the same time, neighbors…

S2 Season Two Trailer

Sep 03, 2025 2m Trailer

Last season, Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story uncovered how a fire at a Georgia chemical plant left residents in an Atlanta suburb searching for answers. In Season Two, host Pamela Kirkland…

S1E6 Now What?

May 12, 2025 23m

In the final episode of Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, Conyers residents reflect on the lasting impact of the 2024 BioLab fire and what recovery really looks like. As the community pushes…

S1E5 "I Don’t Know What I’ve Been Exposed To"

May 05, 2025 24m

In Episode 5 of Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story, residents of Rockdale County share disturbing health symptoms they say began after the BioLab chemical fire — from high blood pressure to…

S1E4 After the Smoke Cleared

Apr 28, 2025 22m

After the BioLab fire in Conyers, local business owners and independent testers raced to uncover the chemical fallout left behind. In this episode, we follow their fight for answers — and the growing…

S1E3 The Business

Apr 14, 2025 22m

At a national trade show for pool and spa chemicals, we meet industry insiders who help us understand how the business works—and how safety often takes a back seat to sales. This episode traces the…

S1E2 'It's Always FireLab'

Apr 07, 2025 23m

For decades, fires at BioLab in Conyers, Ga., have put residents and first responders at risk. From the massive 2004 blaze to the toxic 2024 fire, history keeps repeating itself. Why does this keep…

S1E1 Chemical Smoke Everywhere

Mar 31, 2025 29m

A chemical fire at a BioLab plant forces mass evacuations, revealing a pattern of industrial risks and regulatory gaps in a predominantly Black community. Residents grapple with toxic smoke,…

S1 Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story Trailer

Mar 24, 2025 2m Trailer

When a chemical fire broke out at the BioLab facility in Conyers, Georgia in 2024, a plume of smoke blanketed the area, triggering evacuations and urgent warnings to stay indoors. But for many…

Frequently Asked Questions

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Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story has published 14 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Business, Chemistry.

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Manufacturing Danger: The BioLab Story is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 23m.

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