The Roots Of The Cali Fire Crisis (And A Defense Of LA)
Ep. 290 w/ Shownotes
Ravi welcomes M. Nolan Gray, city planner and housing expert, to discuss his insightful Atlantic piece, “How Well-Intentioned Policies Fueled L.A.’s Fires.” They dive into the Los Angeles fires, the media narratives surrounding the crisis, and the politicized responses. Ravi and Nolan examine how certain housing policies exacerbated the disaster and explore the challenges posed by insurance, land use, and urban development in California—while also highlighting reasons to remain optimistic about Los Angeles’ future.
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How Well-Intentioned Policies Fueled L.A.’s Fires (The Atlantic, 1/11/25)
The Los Angeles wildfires. (Tangles News, 1/13/25)
Budget Cuts to Fire Department Are a Point of Contention, but the Full Picture Is Complicated (The New York Times, 1/9/25)
The Costs of the Los Angeles Fires (The New York Times, 1/9/25)
Raging Los Angeles Fires Wreak Destruction (Wall Street Journal, 1/9/25)
LA Fires, Fluoride and IQ, Alcohol and Cancer (Lost Debate, 1/9/25)
Grading the DNC, Kamala's Risks, YIMBY, Billionaire City (Lost Debate, 8/23/24)
The Worst School Board in America? (The Regressives, 12/20/21)
Blue State Hypocrisy on Housing (The Regressives, 1/18/22)
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