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EPISODE · Apr 25, 2025 · 1H 2M

Lake Mead - A Tragic Story

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New Episode Alert – “Lake Mead: A Tragic Story” | Drunk With Facts Podcast Once the pride of the American West, now a ghost of its former self.In this episode of Drunk With Facts, we're uncorking the truth about Lake Mead — the largest reservoir in the U.S. — and the slow-motion disaster happening beneath the surface. Water levels down over 170 feet in 20 years The Hoover Dam’s power output steadily slipping The growing impact on millions in California, Arizona, and beyondWe’ll break down how Lake Mead was designed to generate power, deliver water, and support life in the desert — and how it’s now becoming a cautionary tale of climate, consumption, and consequence. It’s real. It’s raw. It’s Drunk With Facts. Grab a cold one, press play, and dive into “Lake Mead: A Tragic Story” — now streaming on all major podcast platforms.Listen now. Before the well runs dry.

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