Why are headlights brighter than they used to be?
Why are headlights brighter than they used to be?  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Fri Jan 02 2026
Description: 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