Why is the U.S. so dependent on cars?

Josh and Chuck dive into the fascinating history of how America became so car-dependent, exploring the rise and fall of public transportation in the United States. They discuss everything from the early days of horse-drawn streetcars and the success of rail lines to the controversial "Great American Streetcar Scandal" involving General Motors and other corporations allegedly conspiring to eliminate trolley systems. The hosts also examine how federal highway policies, zoning laws, and consumer choices shaped our car-centric culture, while touching on whether public transit can make a meaningful comeback in modern America.