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Podcast: This Day (An America 250 History Show)
Episode: A Treaty Divvies Up The Colorado River (1922) w/ Charly Edsitty
Description: **It's the Radiotopia fundraiser! We can only make this show with your support. Give now and help support This Day and all the independent shows at Radiotopia. Thank you! https://www.radiotopia.fm/donate**It's November 24th. This day in 1922, seven Western States enter into the Colorado River Compact, which splits up access to the water supply from the major river -- but cuts out access to indigenous tribes.Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by reporter Charly Edsitty to discuss how the compact came together, how it fueled the expansion of the Southwest, and...