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EPISODE · Jan 2, 2026 · 34 MIN

Why are headlights brighter than they used to be?

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

If you feel like car headlights have gotten too bright, you’re not alone. The National Highway Traffic Administration receives more consumer complaints about headlight brightness than any other topic. How did this happen? And can we fix it? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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