Selects: Are good samaritan laws effective?

# Summary

In this fascinating episode, Josh and Chuck explore the patchwork of Good Samaritan laws across the United States and around the world—laws designed to protect people who help others in emergencies from being sued for their good-faith efforts. They trace the origin of these laws back to the biblical parable of the Good Samaritan, then dive into wildly different state regulations and some cautionary international tales, including a troubling case in China where people stopped helping accident victims out of fear of legal consequences. The hosts also discuss how these laws have evolved to address modern issues like underage drinking at colleges and opioid overdoses, showing how legal protections can actually encourage lifesaving behavior.