Why U.S. Plans For High-Speed Trains Keep Riding Off The Rails

Why U.S. Plans For High-Speed Trains Keep Riding Off The Rails

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California’s governor spiked the state’s high-speed rail project. “Let’s get real,” he said, “it would cost too much and take too long.” Why can’t the U.S. get high-speed rail right? Ron Diridon and Noël Perry join Meghna Chakrabarti.