Three Homeless Guys: The Palisades Fire
Three Homeless Guys: The Palisades Fire
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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.
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