PodcastIntel
Sign in Get Started Free
Planet Money
Planet Money

There Will Be Flood

Dec 6, 2024 · 31m
AI Summary
  • Windell Curole, a Louisiana flood protection official, built unauthorized levees to protect his community after Hurricane Katrina raised questions about Army Corps of Engineers reliability.
  • The story examines how federal government risk calculations for natural disasters differ significantly from the perspectives of communities facing direct threats.
  • The episode explores tensions between federal oversight and local decision-making in infrastructure and disaster management.

More from Planet Money

View all episodes →

Get AI Summaries for Every New Episode

Subscribe to Planet Money and get AI summaries, guest tracking, and email digests delivered automatically.

Sign Up Free →