Episode 143 • • 7:59 - 9:36
143: Obama Sells Out To China
Railroad Eminent Domain and The Octopus by Frank Norris
A discussion regarding the constitutional authority of railroads to exercise eminent domain references the historical power of the Southern Pacific Railroad in California. The conversation highlights Frank Norris's novel, The Octopus, which depicts the corruption of railroad institutions during that era. Comparisons are made to the current Transbay project's legal standing as a rail facility.