The Fire Problem: Season One Introduction
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December 29, 2025 · 47 min · Episode 557
About this episode
This episode introduces Season One of The Fire Problem, focusing on the impact of wildfires in California and featuring conversations with various experts and authors.
People in this episode
Guests: John Vaillant, Nick Mott, Justin Angle, David Weinstein, Hugh Coxe, Brian Fennessy, John Mills
Topics covered
- wildfires
- California fires
- fire safety
- environmental impact
- fire technology
- community response
Keywords
- wildfires
- California
- fire safety
- environment
- fire technology
- community
- education
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Trust for Public Land, Orange County Fire Authority, WatchDuty
Books & works: Fire Weather: A True Story from a Hotter World, This Is Wildfire
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