Railroads across America carry hundreds of billions of dollars of toxic materials every year.
The body charged with regulating the industry, the Federal Railroad Administration, admits it inspects less than one percent of railroad activity. What risks does shipping hazardous materials on the railroads create?
Host Frank Stasio talks with reporter. His work, , examines regulatory responses to oil train explosions and the nation's aging railroad infrastructure. The work is a collaborative effort of , and .
The video below is a mini-documentary about the oil-by-train explosions in Canada. Stern's full report can be found .
