156. Fast & Furious: Road Rage
This week the docs explore the increasingly deadly phenomenon of Road Rage, formerly and less famously known as Highway Hostility. These moments of uncontrolled emotion often lead to criminal acts and the loss of innocent life. This episode goes heavy into the most recent research showing a startling increase in road rage around the world. And, of course, the docs end with a few valuable tips for decreasing the likelihood that you'll get caught in one of these dangerous dilemmas.
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