Vance Kope, a reporter with Mississippi Public Broadcasting, and Darren Olson, a water resources engineer, delve into the dire water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi. They discuss how aging infrastructure, climate change, and racial inequities contribute to the struggle for safe drinking water in the city. The conversation highlights the national implications of this crisis, spotlighting the urgent need for investment to overhaul water systems across the U.S. Listeners will gain insight into the pressing challenges of water access and infrastructure failures that threaten communities everywhere.
