In the line of fires: LA’s ashen suburbs one year on

This podcast delivers a fresh perspective on current events, featuring two main segments. The first explores the aftermath of wildfires in Los Angeles, focusing on the challenges faced by residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades. It highlights issues such as underinsurance, slow reconstruction, and lawsuits against Southern California Edison for allegedly causing the fire. The second segment examines the impact of AI on job creation, noting the rise of roles like AI trainers, forward-deployed engineers, and AI risk and governance specialists. It also addresses concerns about a potential AI bubble and the importance of human oversight in AI systems. Finally, the podcast touches on the declining trend of wine consumption due to changing demographics, health consciousness, and cultural shifts.