The Oakland A's Mull A Last Stand Against Pro-Sports Owners

The transcript discusses Melvin McKay's dream of a family business at the Port of Oakland and the potential impact of a new stadium for the Oakland A's. The debate centers on the need for a new stadium, its location at Howard Terminal, and the implications for housing, infrastructure, and shipping operations. Concerns include the project's $12 billion cost, funding sources, and potential disruption to the port's economic activities. The discussion highlights the balance between development and preserving existing industrial operations.

How does Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf view the proposed project?

What is the proposed economic impact of the new stadium project?

What concerns do local workers have about the potential stadium project?