LEXI HAWK: HOW ONE MOM’S LIFE CHANGED OVERNIGHT

AUGUST 19, 2026 – NATE CASTLEXI HAWK: HOW ONE MOM’S LIFE CHANGED OVERNIGHTImagine opening your front door and being told by government officials:“Your backyard is radioactive.”That’s exactly what happened to Lexi Hawk.On this episode of NATE CAST, Lexi shares the incredible story of how an ordinary mom was thrust into the middle of one of Western New York’s biggest environmental controversies.We’ll talk about how the Save Our Backyards movement began in Niagara Falls and Niagara County—and how it has now grown into a broader Western New York movement demanding answers, transparency, and action for families living near contaminated properties.We’ll also discuss:Governor Kathy Hochul’s continued absence from the affected neighborhoods.The controversial press conference featuring Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman.The latest developments in the ongoing contamination investigations.And where this movement goes from here.This isn’t about politics. It’s about families who deserve answers.Tune in and hear Lexi’s story.#NateCast #SaveOurBackyards #NiagaraFalls #NiagaraCounty #LoveCanal #LaSalle #WesternNewYork #EnvironmentalJustice #Radioactive #PublicHealth #CleanupNow #Transparency #KathyHochul #NewYork #EPA #DEC