The Smell of Money: Mead, Nebraska's Fight For Its Future

The months-long investigation for the radio program includes a comprehensive look at the history of an ethanol plant in Mead, Neb. It begins with a company’s promise for innovation and continues with the story of an environmental disaster that could have long-term implications. The hour-long Nebraska Public Media News documentary also uncovers new information regarding what state officials knew about the process AltEn was using for ethanol production.