Rebuilding L.A.

Rebuilding L.A.

Hosted by Kate Cagle · LA Times Studios

4.4from 38 ratings

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58
Episodes
54
Transcribed
38
Ratings
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Cadence
2025
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About Rebuilding L.A.

What’s next for L.A. in the wake of its recent wildfires? In “Rebuilding Los Angeles,” broadcast journalist Kate Cagle examines the systems that failed us, the path forward and the innovative fire recovery efforts making L.A. more resilient. You’ll also hear inspiring stories from real Angelenos working to restore their lives and rise from the ashes. “Rebuilding Los Angeles” is more than an essential resource for California — it’s a cautionary tale for everyone affected by climate change.

Publisher
LA Times Studios
Category
government · news · society & culture
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
4 Jun 2025
Latest episode
7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

54 of 58 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Malibu: 'Like Living In The Old Testament'

  2. 30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Are Plants The Problem In A Wildfire?

  3. 25 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

    'Relentless': How Parents Pushed To Reopen A School Destroyed By Fire

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Malibu: 'Like Living In The Old Testament'

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Do you support prescribed burns in Malibu? I think strategically, yes. One thing we often hear with regards to prescribed burns is that it unnecessarily removes native plant species. And so that's a trick, right? You know, native species are good and they tend to be more fire resistant. And if you remove those through a prescribed burn, we are dealt with a situation that we're also eliminating some native species. So I think strategically prescribed burns need to happen in strategic locations to keep communities safe. But it would be great to perfect a way to conduct prescribed burns where there's follow-up treatment with land conservation managers to plant appropriate species in their place that are native. […]

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  • Wade Major
  • Jefferson 'Zuma Jay' Wagner
  • Joseph Irvin
  • Noah Haggerty
  • Jodi Lederman

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4.2 / 5
29 ratings
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Kate Cagle host the show. Published by LA Times Studios.

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