This podcast episode delves into the devastating earthquakes in Turkey, shedding light on the underlying issues of building code violations and government-granted amnesty policies. Despite repeated warnings and past experiences with major earthquakes, many new constructions still fail to meet safety standards due to lax enforcement of building codes. The Turkish government's practice of granting amnesty to builders who violate codes, often for political reasons, has left countless buildings vulnerable to collapse, as evidenced by the recent earthquakes.
