LA fires: Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, architectural historian on rebuilding

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

LA fires: Supervisor Lindsey Horvath, architectural historian on rebuilding

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Published on Jan 29, 2025, 5:04:50 PM
Total time: 00:54:23

Episode Description

On Monday, President Trump rescinded trillions in federal funding. On Tuesday, a federal court paused the freeze. Today, Trump walked the entire plan back. 

LA County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath addresses residents' criticisms of officials' initial response to the Palisades Fire. She also discusses fire department investments, cleanup, and rebuilding.

Architectural historian Erik Ghenoiu and his architect wife made their home more fire-resistant, and they were active in community fire mitigation efforts. Still, their house didn’t survive the Eaton Fire. 

The book “Mood Machine” explains how Spotify contracts with production companies to create so-called “perfect fit content” that it releases under pseudonymous artist profiles.

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Host Madeleine Brand looks at news, culture and emerging trends through the lens of Los Angeles.