About this episode
An L.A. Times investigation found that jet engine oil can leak into the air supply of passenger planes, creating a toxic cocktail that can lead to health problems. It happens with an alarming frequency across all airlines — and that’s despite the airline industry and its regulators saying otherwise. The Times investigation just might result in real-world change.
Host: Gustavo Arellano
Guests: L.A. Times investigations reporter Kiera Feldman
More reading:
After Times investigation, Congress is moving to curb toxic fumes on airplanes
How toxic fumes seep into the air you breathe on planes
Smells on a plane: Have you been exposed to toxic chemicals while flying?
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