About this episode

This episode explores a sewage scandal highlighting the conflict between public good and private profit.

This is the story of a sewage scandal. How a centuries old battle between public good and private profit created an almighty stink. And who pays to clean it up.

Topics covered

• sewage scandal
• public good
• private profit
• environmental issues
• government accountability

Keywords

• sewage
• scandal
• public good
• private profit
• environment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC Radio 4

Places: public good, private profit

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