The Reign of Big SUVs and Trucks

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Explore the history of how large vehicles like SUVs and trucks became dominant in the American market, uncovering the regulatory loopholes and marketing strategies that facilitated their rise and the impending changes in response to environmental concerns.

Warnings from the Americans went unheeded, police took too long to respond, and now the Kremlin has found a way to link it to Ukraine. Could this tragedy be used to Vladamir Putin’s advantage? A hotline for Japanese men to discuss their anxieties is an unfortunate indicator of a wider social problem (09:48). And why America’s love for big trucks is hitting a dead end (17:15).

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