Episode 143 • • 2:00 - 7:58
143: Obama Sells Out To China
Transbay Transit Center Construction and Eminent Domain Issues
Construction has begun on the Transbay Transit Center in San Francisco, a project described as a $10 billion bus terminal and future high-speed rail hub. The project involves the demolition of historic buildings under eminent domain, including the location of the podcast's recording studio. Local residents report early morning construction noise violations and technical difficulties with deep-drilling equipment reaching 250 feet underground.