51 | Soldiers of the Sale 2020-07-27 |
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52 | A Man with a Dream 2020-07-20 |
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53 | Turning Desert Dust Into Gold 2020-07-13 |
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54 | How I Found Out About California City 2020-07-09 |
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Deep in the Mojave Desert, there is a little town with a big name and a bizarre history: California City. For decades, real estate developers have sold a dream here: if you buy land now, you’ll be rich one day. Thousands of people bought this dream. Many were young couples and hard-working immigrants looking to build a better future. But much of the land they bought is nearly worthless. In this new podcast from LAist Studios, host Emily Guerin tells a story of money, power and deception.
51 | Soldiers of the Sale 2020-07-27 |
Play |
52 | A Man with a Dream 2020-07-20 |
Play |
53 | Turning Desert Dust Into Gold 2020-07-13 |
Play |
54 | How I Found Out About California City 2020-07-09 |
Play |