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Episode: Are Airplane Crashes Inevitable?
Description: America hadnât had a major commercial airline crash since 2009 until the mid-air collision over the Potomac. Is this a sign of a larger problem that will require government interventionâand will Congress prioritize safety over convenience for their constituents and themselves?  You can read Danâs 2023 article, âEveryone Seems to Agree a Major Plane Crash is Coming. Why?â on Slate.Guest: Dan Kois, writer at Slate and author of five books.Want more What Next? Join Slate Plus to unlock full, ad-free...