TMI Show Ep 237: “Your Cybertruck Is a Deathtrap”

Ted Rall and Manila Chan update you on a high-stakes legal battle shaking the automotive world. A California family is suing Tesla, alleging that the Cybertruck’s atrocious door design trapped their daughter, Krysta Tsukahara, in a fiery crash, burning her to death. The lawsuit exposes insane flaws in Tesla’s doors, spotlighting an ongoing federal investigation. With eight recalls and sluggish sales, the Cybertruck faces mounting scrutiny over its high-tech and deadly features.

Plus:

• Waymo’s Driverless U-Turn Fiasco: Northern California police stop a Waymo self-driving taxi for an illegal U-turn, only to find no driver to ticket. The viral incident sparks debate over regulating autonomous vehicles.

• Sleep’s Impact on Brain Aging: A study of UK adults shows poor sleep correlates with brains appearing up to a year older than chronological age. Disrupted sleep may accelerate cognitive decline and dementia.

• Meth Burn Sickens Shelter Workers: In Montana, incinerating two pounds of seized methamphetamine at an animal shelter sends workers to the hospital due to toxic smoke.