#438 - Almonds, Aqueducts, and Air Boards: Water West of Colorado

In this episode, the host digs into a LinkedIn argument that got under his skin — people applying Midwest logic to Western water problems. He breaks down why water rights in the West are a completely different beast: from California's century-old water accords and LA's dependence on Lake Mead, to Oregon refusing to pull from the Columbia River while Idaho and Washington farm the same banks. He also tackles the data center water debate, explains why almonds are a valid water concern but hay isn't, and shares firsthand experience with the contradictory demands of California's air board and irrigation districts. If you've never had to think about water rights, this episode will change that.