Losing Everything: How Communities Recover From Fire When Politicians Abandon Them
Summary
This episode examines wildfire responses in Spokane and Los Angeles, highlighting community-led mutual aid versus state failures. Hosts discuss the Colville Tribes’ resilience and interview Miles Gray, who lost his Altadena home to the Eaton Fire. The narrative critiques Governor Newsom’s efforts to limit utility liability, arguing that political systems prioritize corporations over victims while communities fill the gaps through direct support and solidarity.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and intro: TNA, Lingo Kids, OnDeck, Do More
Spokane fires: Community response and indigenous fire knowledge
Mutual aid, hosting evacuees, and state failures in Spokane
Sponsors: TNA, Lingo Kids, OnDeck, Do More
Miles Gray's story: Losing his home in the Eaton Fire
Legal battles, Newsom's legislation, and Altadena's history
Sponsors: TNA, Lingo Kids, OnDeck, Do More
Utility negligence and political criticism of Gavin Newsom
Reflections on vulnerability and how to help
Credits, sponsors, and Women's Pro Baseball League ad
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