Thousands of children in Flint, Michigan were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in the city’s drinking water—but the world didn’t pay attention until pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha called a press conference to reveal her findings. We revisit this episode to hear how she fought for Flint's children, even in the face of a fierce backlash.

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