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Rebuilding will be costly for fire-devastated communities
Jan 22, 2025

Rebuilding will be costly for fire-devastated communities

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As LA looks to rebuild over the next few years, communities will face pricey construction loans and shortages of building materials and laborers.

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As the rebuilding effort begins, builders will be up against a costly construction market

Jan 22, 2025
The home construction market has already been dealing with shortages of skilled labor and building materials, along with expensive construction loans. Those factors will add to the costs of rebuilding communities destroyed by fires.

Trump cracks down on diversity initiatives and positions

The second Donald Trump administration is setting its sights on former President Joe Biden’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Federal employees who work in DEI offices are being put on paid leave today.

U.S. pullout from World Health Organization would hurt its budget

Jan 22, 2025
The U.S. provides around 18% of the WHO's funding — more than any other nation. A pullout would also affect data-sharing.

Music from the episode

In Memory of Elizabeth Reed Allman Brothers Band

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC