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The Surprisingly Lax Regulation Of Our Railroads

The Surprisingly Lax Regulation Of Our Railroads

FromFresh Air


The Surprisingly Lax Regulation Of Our Railroads

FromFresh Air

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Length:
46 minutes
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Award-winning ProPublica reporter Topher Sanders has spent the last two years investigating America's aging freight train system. He says the Federal Railroad Administration monitors "less than 1% of what's happening on the rails." Sanders talks about the toxic East Palestine, OH derailment, the prevalence of blocked railroad crossings, and why railway safety legislation is yet to be passed. Also, rock critic Ken Tucker shares three new songs.
Released:
Feb 8, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.