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From LAist Studios, the creators of The Big One, the second season of The Big Disaster series will provide you with a wildfire survival guide that includes not just tangible safety tips — but hope for our future. As the world enters a new age of wildfires, science reporter Jacob Margolis hosts Season 2: The Big Burn, a deep dive into personal stories that illuminate the history of how we got here,... more

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Some of the most striking images to come out of the Los Angeles wildfires are photos of a single intact house, surrounded by rubble. We wondered: why do some houses burn down and not others? Is it possible to build a fire-proof house? Imperfect Parad... more

The same factors that make Los Angeles an appealing place to live, like large urban scale development intertwined with nature, are also the reason we need a fundamentally different approach to fire. Host Antonia Cereijido and science reporter and hos... more

Larry Mantle has been a radio host in Los Angeles for nearly 40 years. Over the course of hosting his live, daily, public affairs call-in show on LAist 89.3, he’s covered the region’s biggest triumphs and tragedies, hearing from officials and Angelen... more

LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis looks at what Angelenos affected by the LA wildfires can expect as they try to rebuild their lives. In this hour, Margolis turns to experts about what to know about housing options, recouping losses, and making h... more

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Recent Guests

Eddie Kana
Hollywood stuntman and builder of fireproof homes
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house?
David Shue
Consultant and former chief for planning and risk analysis for the state fire marshal's office
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house?
Kamiko Barrett
Wildfire researcher at Headwaters Economics
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house?
Alexandra Seifert
Ecologist specializing in wildfire dynamics
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house?
Jacob Margolis
Science reporter and host of The Big Burn
LAist Studios
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them
Tiffany Tharp
Co-founder of Black Girls Trekking
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them
Michelle Race
Co-founder of Black Girls Trekking
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them
John Keely
Research scientist with the US Geological Survey
Episode: Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them
Melissa Geissinger
Survivor of the Tubbs Fire in 2017 who rebuilt her home
Episode: LA Wildfires Special Coverage with Jacob Margolis: What to expect when recovering fire losses and rebuilding

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Antonia Cerejido
Host of the series, involved in intricate storytelling about urban wildlife and natural disaster preparedness.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Scared 😱

    To scary 😦

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  • Too many ads

    The amount of ads makes this impossible to listen to.

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  • Very woke

    Listen to the episode about native land management. The show presents irrelevant details about mistreatment of the Indians, fetishizes native culture. They pretend that native people extracting what they want from the land is somehow more noble than what others extract. They pretend that native people are some how essential to the ecosystem, and seem to forget that the ecosystem existed long before humans arrived in North America. The episode ends with disparaging capitalism. The show 100% ... more

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    KCSchwab91125
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  • Emergency Preparedness for the Win

    Being born and raised in SoCal means earthquakes (and fire) are a fact of life. When I was school aged we had most of the most recent large earthquakes—Northridge, San Francisco as well as some of the smaller ones in more recent years and how people reacted fascinated me and since Japan’s record setting earthquake and tsunami I’ve realized how underprepared I am and set about educating myself and this series helped me realize that it’s more a case of woefully underprepared and I now have emergen... more

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  • Nice Presentation of Ads interrupted by a “podcast”

    Too many ads and annoying 2nd person presentation.

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Listeners appreciate the informative content and personal narratives that combine science with practical advice for disaster preparedness.
Many listeners find the emotional storytelling compelling and informative, praising the guidance offered for living in disaster-prone areas.
Some reviews mention a dissatisfaction with the political aspects of discussions, as well as frequent advertisements interrupting the listening experience.
There are strong sentiments on the importance of the topics covered, calling for awareness and action regarding climate change and community cohesion.

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Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house?
Q: How is it possible to ensure that a house can survive a wildfire?
Protecting the house from embers and ensuring proper building materials can significantly increase fire resistance.
Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house?
Q: What do you still need to fix on your home that you embarrassingly haven't changed yet when it comes to wildfire?
I have wood fences and no bark mulch landscaping.
Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them
Q: Could there have been mitigation and prevention measures that would have made a difference ahead of time of these fires?
It is uncertain, but ongoing maintenance of electric infrastructure could potentially prevent incidents leading to fires.
Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them
Q: Has there been any efforts in the last three years to address how that's been wiping out native shrubs?
There is a project in Angeles National Forest aimed at restoring native plants to the ecosystem affected by invasive species.
Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them
Q: What measures or steps have state and local officials taken to address these issues, if any?
Measures are ongoing throughout the state, including replacing parts of the lines and adding fire retardant around the base of power poles near areas affected by fires.

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Covering critical themes related to natural disasters, particularly wildfires and earthquakes, this series offers listeners an insightful exploration of survival strategies intertwined with personal narratives. Through the lens of local experiences, it discusses the pressing realities of climate change and the impacts of human infrastructure on natural environments. Noteworthy for its ability to blend science education with emotional storytelling, it examines not only how to prepare for catastrophic events but also seeks to inspire hope and resilience in the face of overwhelming challenges. The focus on community involvement and individual stories adds a unique layer, making it both a survival guide and a call to action in addressing enviro... more

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