About this episode

The episode explores the aftermath of devastating fires in California and the efforts of tradespeople in the recovery process.

Send us Fan Mail Tim & John talk about their recent experience visiting the Palisades and Altadena, California one year after the fires tore through neighborhoods. The premiere episode, “After the Fires,” takes viewers to Pacific Palisades and Altadena, California, where devastating fires in January 2025 left lasting impacts on homes, businesses and communities. The episode follows tradespeople on the front lines of recovery—rebuilding infrastructure, restoring essential services and help...

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Ward, John Mesenbrink

Topics covered

• tradespeople
• recovery
• infrastructure
• community impact
• fires
• rebuilding

Keywords

• tradesperson
• fires
• recovery
• infrastructure
• California
• community
• rebuilding

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Places: Palisades, Altadena

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