Price Fishback

Ronnie Mola, a Senior correspondent at Sherwood News, shares insights from his coverage of Elon Musk's Snailbrook community, designed for employees near Austin, Texas. Joined by Price Fishback, a Regents professor specializing in company towns, they tackle the challenges Musk faces in creating a utopia. They compare Snailbrook's bleak reality with historical company towns, discuss housing affordability, and ponder whether modern workers will embrace life in this isolated community amidst the allure of vibrant alternatives.

Ronnie Mola, Senior Correspondent at Sherwood News, shares insights from his visit to Snailbrook, Texas, Elon Musk's ambitious company town. Price Fishback, a Regents Professor at the University of Arizona, discusses the historical context of company towns. They explore the contrasts between Musk's utopian vision and the rough reality of Snailbrook, which struggles with minimal infrastructure and community life. The conversation also delves into the implications of modern company towns and their impact on rural identities.