Anya Steinberg, an associate producer at NPR, shares insights from her reporting trip to Owens Valley on the creation of the Los Angeles aqueduct. The conversation reveals the impact of the aqueduct on rural communities, particularly Indigenous rights and water management struggles. Anya explores the historical and emotional ramifications of this water infrastructure, touching on traditional irrigation practices of the Paiute and Shoshone tribes. She also raises moral questions about climate change and resource allocation, offering a rich perspective on sustainability.