Yasha Levine and Rowan Wernham, talented filmmakers behind 'Pistachio Wars,' dive into the intricate world of California's water politics and agricultural power dynamics. They explore how the Resnick family navigated crises during the Los Angeles fires and the innovative distribution methods for their documentary. Delving into Victorville's challenges, they reveal the disparities of water rights and corporate control. The discussion also touches on California's ecological struggles and the complex interactions between agriculture, politics, and social justice.

Investigative journalist Yasha Levine and filmmaker Rowan Wernham discuss their upcoming documentary 'Pistachio Wars' exposing wealthy farmers controlling California's water. They delve into the impact of the Resnick couple's business ventures on agriculture, environmental harm, and unethical practices in the industry. The podcast explores conspiracy theories, agricultural power dynamics, and the Resnicks' influence on California's landscape.

Join journalist Yasha Levine, known for his work on California's water issues, and filmmaker Rowan Wernham, co-director of "Pistachio Wars," as they dive into the tangled web of California's water politics. They reveal how powerful agribusinesses, like the Resnick family, manipulate water rights, leading to ecological disasters. The conversation spans the environmental impact of pistachio farming, the exploitation within communities like Lost Hills, and the broader implications for water management amidst the state's corporate control.