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David Obst
Former investigative reporter and author of Saving Ourselves From Big Car. He worked with Seymour Hersh on the My Lai massacre story and represented Woodward and Bernstein for All the President's Men.
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Sep 6, 2025
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How Evil 'Big Car' Has Killed More People Than World War II
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David Obst, a former investigative reporter and author of "Saving Ourselves From Big Car," reveals shocking truths about the auto industry. He argues that lead in gasoline has caused more deaths than World War II, a claim that raises eyebrows. Obst also insists electric vehicles aren't a safe alternative due to lead in their batteries, citing incidents like Tesla fires. He critiques ‘Big Car’ for hiding the dangers of lead for decades, advocating for a future without cars by highlighting successful car-free communities as models for urban living.
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