Three Homeless Guys: The Palisades Fire
Three Homeless Guys: The Palisades Fire
Podcast Description
The Palisades Fire of January 7, 2025, consumed nearly 24,000 acres and destroyed nearly 7,000 structures. Many families in Pacific Palisades and Malibu lost their homes. This podcast brings together journalist Joel Pollak, entrepreneur Oren Ezra, and construction expert Ron Goldshmidt -- all of whom were displaced by the Palisades Fire -- to talk about the status of the recovery effort, to provide information for local residents, and to meet inspiring people who are involved in rebuilding our beloved communities.
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The podcast covers the aftermath of the Palisades Fire, focusing on topics such as rebuilding efforts, insurance challenges, community resilience, and policy issues, with episodes discussing debris removal, legal perspectives on recovery, and real estate impacts on local families.
The Palisades Fires of January 2025, consumed nearly 24,000 acres and destroyed nearly 7,000 structures. Many families in Pacific Palisades and Malibu lost their homes. This podcast brings together journalist Joel Pollak, entrepreneur Oren Ezra, and construction expert Ron Goldshmidt — all of whom were displaced by the Palisades Fire — to talk about the status of the recovery effort, to provide information for local residents, and to meet inspiring people who are involved in rebuilding our beloved communities.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates
04:47 Navigating Insurance Claims with State Farm
07:39 Progress in Rebuilding Efforts
12:46 City of Los Angeles and Permit Challenges
16:36 Community Engagement and Leadership Issues
21:50 Legislative Changes and Their Impact
26:34 Conclusion and Future Outlook
30:12 Introduction to the Palisades Fire and Legal Context
31:16 Trey Robertson’s Role and Responsibilities
33:18 State Accountability and Fire Management Issues
37:29 Overview of Lawsuits and Defendants
41:36 Individual Claims and Damages Explained
44:26 Impact of Previous Cases on Current Litigation
46:27 Timeline Expectations for Resolution
49:39 Community Involvement and Political Pressure
52:18 Firefighter Decisions and Accountability
56:29 Conclusion and Future Considerations
58:53 The Emergence of the Palisades Fire Videos
59:56 Investigating the Fire’s Origin and Responsibility
01:01:20 The Role of Public Agencies in Fire Management
01:04:23 Political Implications and Accountability
01:06:05 The Impact on Victims and Community Trauma
01:08:01 Legal Considerations and Deadlines for Claims
01:09:56 Potential Liability of Uber and Other Entities
01:11:07 Navigating Governmental Immunity in Lawsuits
01:12:23 Community Activism and Political Pressure
01:18:45 Comparing the Palisades Fire to Other Wildfire Cases
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