{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6564591fd5b95600128495f1/665853cb34a87000121a1c11?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Public v. Private Debate for Water Management","description":"<p>In this thought-provoking episode of \"Something in the Water,\" host Elena Berg dives into the complex debate of water privatization versus public management. Joined by Dr. Oleg Kobtzeff, Associate Professor at the American University of Paris, the discussion explores the implications of private and public water systems on consumption, conservation, and accessibility. From examining the economic motivations of privatization to the democratic values upheld by public systems, this episode dissects the pros and cons associated with each approach. With insights into the environmental politics and hydro politics, Elena and Dr. Kobtzeff uncover the realities behind the water coming out of our taps, shedding light on the power dynamics that influence water management globally. Whether you’re concerned about environmental sustainability or curious about the forces shaping water policies, this episode offers a comprehensive overview of a topic that touches all of our lives.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Guest</strong>: Dr. Oleg Kobtzeff</p><p>More information about Dr. Kobtzeff <a href=\"https://www.aup.edu/profile/okobtzeff\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;here</a></p><p>Dr. Kobtzeff’s <a href=\"https://olegkobtzeff.blogspot.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website here</a></p><p>More information about<a href=\"https://latinamericareports.com/a-sinking-thirsty-city-the-water-crisis-in-mexico-city/6075/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Mexico City Case Study</a></p><p>More information about <a href=\"https://www.ucpress.edu/blog/58831/how-bolivians-fought-for-and-won-water-access-for-all/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bolivia Case Study&nbsp;</a></p><p><br></p><p>More information about the episode and<a href=\"https://www.pineforestpods.com/pods/something-in-the-water\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Something in the Water here</a>.</p><p>Episode Transcript&nbsp; and more information on the <a href=\"http://pineforestpods.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pine Forest Media </a>Website</p><p>Follow Pine Forest Media on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/pineforestmedia/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@pineforestmedia</a></p><p>Hosted by Elena Berg</p><p>Written and produced by Elena Berg and Clark Marchese</p><p>Audio Editing by Clark Marchese</p><p>Cover art by <a href=\"https://www.sarahglavan.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sarah Glavan</a></p><p>Theme Music by Josef Salvat</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Pine Forest Media"}