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Feb 11, 2026

What it takes to build a home that lasts

This morning: a check-in on California’s rebuilding efforts, the January jobs market, and a rebuke of President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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After California fires, residents are building homes for the future
by David Brancaccio
Chris Wolfe/This Old House Productions
The U.S. is facing an affordable housing shortage. It’s also facing increased climate disaster. So how do we build resilient homes at scale? Here are a couple solutions.
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The Team

David Brancaccio Host
Meredith Garretson Morbey Supervising Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Senior Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Erika Soderstrom Associate Producer
Tamar Faggen Assistant Producer
Ashley Rodriguez Assistant Producer
Emma Condon Assistant Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
Rachel Brees Audio Engineer
Tessa Bloch Audio Engineer