It Could Happen Here The City Sold Your Water feat. Prop
Apr 22, 2025
The podcast delves into the privatization of water resources in California, highlighting the implications for community access and affordability. It contrasts the struggles faced by everyday residents in firefighting and water access with the wealthy who can afford private services. Nostalgia for Los Angeles intertwines with urgent discussions on environmental challenges and the impact of corporate control over essential utilities. The episode raises crucial questions about social equity and public awareness in navigating water rights and ownership.
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Private Firefighters Protect Wealthy
- Prop shares a personal story about private firefighters protecting a billionaire's property during the LA wildfires.
- This raises questions about inequality in emergency services access based on wealth.
Public vs Private Utilities
- Public utilities reinvest revenue for maintenance without profit motives.
- Private utilities have profit motives but claim better service due to competition, though customers have no real choice.
Cities Sell Utilities for Cash
- Cities sell utilities to private companies for upfront cash and to offload management challenges.
- Private companies recoup costs through customer bills, often leading to higher prices after initial contracts.