Episode 1529 • • 2:01:17 - 2:05:55
1529: Google Barf
Turkish Building Code Arrests, Construction Amnesty
Turkish police have detained 12 people, including building contractors, following the collapse of thousands of structures during the recent earthquake. Critics point to a 2018 government amnesty that allowed builders to pay fines for code violations rather than retrofitting structures for seismic safety. Experts argue that the "pancaking" of modern buildings indicates a systemic failure in inspection and enforcement.