Flint, Michigan can’t seem to catch a break. This one proud titan city, where some of the brilliant minds that helped birth the automotive industry had lived and worked, was brought low once the factories closed, leaving the city desperate to figure out what next. The city had built itself around the automotive industry. So… Continue reading Stop Using Flint As Your Ruin-Porn Buffet
Tag: Water Crisis
The Spooky Chris Podcast – 10 Years After the Crisis Started
The post reflects on a decade of experiences related to the Flint Water Crisis and its lasting impact. It emphasizes personal memories and the enduring legacy of the crisis. The theme is contributed by Ross Grimson, highlighting the importance of remembrance and acknowledgment of the ongoing struggles faced by the community.
The Spooky Chris Podcast – Cash In Hand
In which I talk about money, greed, and Flint's water crisis payout.
Picking the Bones Clean
When it comes to cities like Flint the phrase 'ruin porn' gets tossed around, the notion that people take delight in the ruination of people in cities. While I do think that there are people, a lot of people - too many people - that take pleasure in seeing some peole and places fail, I… Continue reading Picking the Bones Clean

