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EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 27 MIN

Andrew McAfee Explains Why Electrically Sensitive People Are Fleeing to One Town in West Virginia

from The Healthier Tech Podcast · host Shield Your Body®

What if there was one place left in the United States where Wi-Fi, cell towers, and constant wireless exposure simply did not exist? In this episode of the Healthier Tech Podcast, I sit down with Andrew McAfee, licensed electrician, EMF expert, and inventor of the Nuisance Current Blocker, to explore one of the most important and little-known places in America: the National Radio Quiet Zone in Green Bank, West Virginia. Originally protected by state law to shield one of the world’s most sensitive radio telescopes, this region has quietly become a refuge for people who are electrically sensitive and overwhelmed by modern wireless exposure. Today, that refuge is under threat. Andrew explains what the Radio Quiet Zone is, why it matters for both science and human health, and how recent decisions to allow Wi-Fi inside the zone could permanently change it. We also discuss the legal effort now underway to update West Virginia law so it protects people, not just telescopes. This conversation goes far beyond EMFs. It touches on public health, autonomy, surveillance, and why preserving even one truly low-EMF environment may matter more than ever. In this episode, we cover: What the National Radio Quiet Zone is and why it was created Why electrically sensitive people are moving to Green Bank How wireless exposure affects the nervous system and immune health The difference between ambient wireless radiation and satellite communication Why allowing Wi-Fi inside the Quiet Zone could open the floodgates The legal fight to protect the Quiet Zone for future generations Why this area may be the last true low-EMF refuge in the U.S. Resources mentioned: Green Bank Safe Haven https://greenbanksafehaven.net Protect the National Radio Quiet Zone https://protectnationalquietzone.org Donate to Protect the National Radio Quiet Zone https://protectnationalquietzone.org/donate Children’s Health Defense https://childrenshealthdefense.org If you care about the future of technology, health, and human resilience, this is a conversation you do not want to miss. Subscribe to the Healthier Tech Podcast for more conversations at the intersection of technology and well-being. Connect with R Blank: For more Healthier Tech Podcast episodes, and to download our Healthier Tech Quick Start Guide, visit https://HealthierTech.co and follow https://instagram.com/healthiertech  Additional Links: EMF Superstore: https://ShieldYourBody.com (save 15% with code “pod”) Digital Wellbeing with a Human Soul: https://Bagby.co (save 15% with code “pod”) Youtube: https://youtube.com/shieldyourbody Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bagbybrand/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bagby.co Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shieldyourbody This episode is brought to you by Shield Your Body—a global leader in EMF protection and digital wellness. Because real wellness means protecting your body, not just optimizing it. If you found this episode eye-opening, leave a review, share it with someone tech-curious, and don’t forget to subscribe to Shield Your Body on YouTube for more insights on living healthier with technology.

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