This one is about Robert Moses. Yeah, that guy. You may think you know the story, but even if you do, it will be worth your time to listen to this episode of Dave and Kristen's Infrastructure Junkies podcast. You will probably learn something new like me.
Here's the pod's description of the episode:
The best way to understand why we have our standard eminent domain laws and procedures may be to learn through a good story.Houston attorney Bobby Debelak of the law firm McDowell Hetherington joins Infrastructure Junkies to tell the story of Robert Moses, who amassed incredible power despite never being elected to a public office. Morris utilized eminent domain to accomplish some of the most amazing infrastructure projects in New York. During his amazing reign, virtually all of the City, State and Federal infrastructure spending in New York flowed through Moses. Hear more about his amazing rise to power, projects and controversial legacy.
Be sure to check it out.
