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535. Why Is Flying Safer Than Driving?

Freakonomics Radio

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Are Pilots Normal People Who Happen to Fly Airplanes?

Adam Yuhan: Most pilots like to talk about aviation, especially when they're new and younger in the field. He says it's kind of ingrained in our personality - an absolute obsession with safety. Next time on Freakonomics Radio, we'll look at how airlines make their money by dealing with volatile fuel prices. And what does pollution from burning all that fuel really mean?

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