What to know about navigating homeowners insurance after wildfires
The wildfires have impacted thousands of homeowners across Los Angeles who are now tasked with navigating a sometimes confusing and verbose insurance system. And for homeowners who’ve been affected by the fires, many of whom are still waiting to fully understand the extent of damages to their homes, the path forward can feel uncertain and overwhelming. Today on AirTalk, we’re making space for listeners and homeowners to have their questions heard and discussed by experts in the field. Today we’re joined by David Russell, professor of insurance and finance and director for the Center for Risk Management and Insurance at CSU, Northridge, and Emily Rogan, senior program officer for United Policyholders.
Whether you’re a homeowner with questions on how to make a claim or you’re looking for information on what you should be aware of as you begin to assess your property, we’d like to hear from you. Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.
How have the LA fires impacted wildlife? We speak with two experts.
Wildfires can be hugely beneficial to an ecosystem by clearing out the debris and supporting the growth of diversity of plants. This natural occurrence can benefit the wildlife as well. But as fires become more frequent and severe, the damage they wreak on wildlife has exacerbated. How have the LA fires impacted wildlife? Where do the animals go and will they ever return?Joining us today on AirTalk to discuss the impact of wildfires on Los Angeles wildlife and wildlife generally is Morgan Tingley, associate professor of ecology and evolutionary biology at UCLA and Christian Romberger, senior environmental scientist at California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Huntington Health in Pasadena significantly impacted by fires. What it means for patients and staff
Nearly half of Huntington Health’s employees have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. Huntington Hospital is located in Pasadena. Still, employees are working around the clock to provide care to patients. Today on AirTalk, we talk about the state of healthcare at this point in time, how patients are affected and what’s being done to improve the situation. Joining to discuss is Lori J. Morgan, M.D., president and CEO of Huntington Health based in Pasadena. Do you work in healthcare? Has your organization been impacted by the fires? What has it meant for staffing and patient resources? Join the conversation by calling 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
Utility companies have a troubling history when it comes to California wildfires
Six years ago, the utility company Pacific Gas and Electric filed for bankruptcy after it was found liable for the deadliest fire in California’s history. When wildfires broke out across Southern California last week, many raised concerns about the role utility companies play in starting and preventing fires. Today on AirTalk, we explore why power lines in California have ignited some of the nation’s most deadly and destructive fires. Joining us to discuss is Katherine Blunt, Reporter for the Wall Street Journal and author of “California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid.” If you have questions about utility infrastructure give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email atcomments@laist.com.
TV Talk: ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Severance’ season 2, ‘SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,’ and more
Have you felt completely overwhelmed when deciding what new show to watch these days? Us too. There’s just so much content out there between network TV and numerous streaming platforms. Each week, we will try to break through the noise with TV watchers who can point us to the must-sees and steer us clear of the shows that maybe don’t live up to the hype. This week, listeners will get the latest scoop on what’s worth watching with Jen Chaney, television critic for Vulture, and Hanh Nguyen, executive editor of Culture & Food at Salon.com, an independent news publication.
