University Place

The Poisoner's Guide to Life

Special | 1h 18m 44s | Video has closed captioning.

Deborah Blum, Professor, School of Journalism and Mass Communication, UW-Madison, examines the history of poisons and the origins of chemical detection then invites the audience to solve a murder or two. Blum explores the way the lessons of forensics can help all of us navigate the maze of toxic chemicals in everyday life.

Aired: 09/27/13

Rating: TV-G

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