Property Rights
Redevelopment
Drew Carey tells the tale of a Hollywood bar owner whose business gets bulldozed when politicians plan to 'redevelop' the area by letting a private developer erect a giant hotel complex in its place. Eminent domain is perfectly legal, but is it necessary? Down the road, Anaheim is redeveloping without resorting to bully tactics.
Eminent Domain Gone Wild
Reason.tv host Drew Carey visits National City, California, where the local government is taking eminent domain abuse to new lows.
National City
Drew Carey goes to National City, California where he encounters a uniquely perverse example of eminent domain abuse. Instead of using eminent domain to acquire property to build a school or a hospital, National City wants to replace a boxing club for at-risk kids with luxury condominiums.
The Limits of Anti-Kelo Legislation
Reformers are trying to outlaw eminent domain abuse. But will the laws they're passing be effective?