U.S. Forest Service lifts mask ban. CA firefighter reacts

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U.S. Forest Service lifts mask ban. CA firefighter reacts

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Published on Sep 25, 2025, 4:05:14 PM
Total time: 00:51:28

Episode Description

Wildland firefighters are now allowed to wear masks on the job to protect against smoke, but there are cultural and practical hurdles to widespread adoption.

In the latest season of KCRW’s Question Everything, host Brian Reed sets out to reform Section 230, the provision in communications law that protects tech companies and social media from liability for content posted on their site.

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Today's episode was produced by Brian Hardzinski, Angie Perrin, Robin Estrin, Jack Ross, and Zeke Reed.

 

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