That Time the L.A. Water Wars Inspired Chinatown

<p>Los Angeles is an oasis in the desert—but it's also a mirage. Because life shouldn't be sustainable to the extent that it is, and it wouldn't be if a few enterprising old dudes hadn't decided to divert water from the Valley to help L.A. prosper. What's the harm? Those farmers don't need that water, right? &nbsp;</p> <p>If you've ever seen Chinatown, then you know there's a lot of harm going on. Kasey walks us through the chicanery and trickery used to drain a few lakes over the years, all to keep the L.A. millionaires and movie stars in warm showers and cold drinks.</p> <p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUI6fTwkYm8UEv4sLaC9ytw</p> <p>Logo: Jessica Balaschak</p> <p>Music: Caveman of Los Angeles by Party Store Music</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/american-scandals/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/american-scandals/support</a>