Why so many planes are crashing in North America
With so many fatal crashes and near-misses, is it still safe to fly?
The Story · The Times
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Show Notes
So far this year, there have been multiple fatal plane crashes and near-misses in North America, leaving 87 dead. President Trump has blamed diversity initiatives, with no evidence. But experts point to a different problem, and have been ringing the alarm bells for years.
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Guest: Charles Bremner, Foreign Correspondent, The Times.
Host: Luke Jones.
Producer: Olivia Case.
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