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Yasha Levine

Filmmaker and journalist, known for his work on the Resnicks and California''s water issues. Co-creator of Pistachio Wars.

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Jan 23, 2025 • 1h 25min

Radio War Nerd EP 495 — Pistachio Wars, feat. Yasha Levine & Rowan Wernham

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.
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Jan 14, 2025 • 1h 5min

899 - Nut Up feat. Yasha Levine & Rowan Wernham (1/13/25)

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.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 53min

Behind the News: The Billionaires Killing California w/ Yasha Levine

Journalist Laura Jedeed discusses the tech moguls' influence on San Francisco, exploring how their so-called solutions often exacerbate local issues. Yasha Levine, co-director of Pistachio Wars, delves into the Resnicks' questionable philanthropic efforts and their role in California's water crisis. Together, they critique the growing power of elites and the impact of their self-serving ideologies on governance and society. The conversation highlights urgent concerns about water scarcity, political dynamics, and the need for a leftist alternative in the face of rising corporate interests.