Are good samaritan laws effective?

# Summary

This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into Good Samaritan laws, exploring how these legal protections came about and why they vary so wildly from state to state. Josh and Chuck trace the origin of the name back to the biblical parable, then walk through fascinating real-world examples like a California case where a woman got sued for pulling her injured coworker from a car, and the troubling situation in China where judges' decisions discouraged people from helping others in need. They also cover modern iterations of these laws that protect underage college students and opioid users who call for help in emergencies, showing how the legal landscape keeps evolving to encourage people to do the right thing without fear of lawsuits.