Rebuild:LA
When the firestorms of January 2025 raged through the Pacific Palisades and Altadena, they left 31 people dead and historic destruction in their wake. Recovery will be a long, uphill road, and rebuilding will take years and dedicated planning. This podcast takes a deep dive into the circumstances that led to the fires, how people can prepare for future wildfires - which are inevitable - and how Angeleños can come together to rebuild our beautiful city.
Rebuild:LA is the proud winner of the 2025 Award of Excellence from the Communicator Awards and the 2025 Silver W3 Award!
Podcasting since 2025 • 60 episodes
Rebuild:LA
Latest Episodes
Rebuild:LA Episode 60: Taking a Break Before the Real Rebuilding Begins
Rebuild:LA is marking the 60th episode and announcing a brief hiatus, before we begin our third season and bring you more stories of the efforts to recover and rebuild in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. We'll return on February 3, when we b...
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Season 2
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Episode 60
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4:32
Rebuild:LA Episode 059: Marking the First Anniversary of the January Firestorms WITH US
With Us, an immersive art exhibit in the Arts District of downtown Los Angeles, has opened, and it is a compelling experience for anyone who visits. Extreme Weather Survivors and the Department of Angels collaborated to produce the installation...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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40:38
BONUS EPISODE! Rebuild:LA Episode 058: Walking Alongside Fire Survivors with Sierra Kos, co-creator of the exhibit With Us
Sierra Kos tells us about the exhibit, With Us, an immersive LA fire experience, in this special bonus episode of Rebuild:LA. The event is on Sunday, January 4, from 12-4 PM and is free to attend. You can get your tickets here:
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Season 3
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Episode 58
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29:36
Rebuild:LA Episode 057: Taking Care of Those Who Take Care of Us, with Eaton Fire Survivor and LAFD Captain Jerry Puga, and Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association President, Captain Chris Stine
In this, the second part of our special two-part holiday edition of Rebuild:LA, host Cameron Barrett sits down with an Eaton Fire survivor and the president of an organization that lent him a hand. Both guests happen to be Los Angeles Fire Depa...
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Season 3
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Episode 57
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28:28
Rebuild:LA Episode 056: Fighting One Fire, While the Other Burns Down Your Home, with Eaton Fire Survivor, LAFD Captain Jerry Puga, and Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association President, Captain Chris Stine
The first of our special two-part holiday edition of Rebuild:LA has host Cameron Barrett sitting down with an Eaton Fire survivor and the president of an organization that lent him a hand. What makes the conversation unique is that both guests ...
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Season 3
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Episode 56
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34:09
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