Lawrence McQuillan from the Independent Institute joins Bob to delve into the regulatory failures and mismanagement behind the wildfire crisis in California. They discuss the environmental policies that exacerbate risks, offer practical solutions to firefighting and prevention shortcomings, and examine the role of private stewardship in mitigating future disasters. This episode overall sheds light on how California’s political landscape and approach to wildfires continues to fuel a recurring tragedy.

• Lawrence's 2017 Article Detailing the CA's Fire Prevention Problem: Mises.org/HAP483a
• Lawrence’s 2019 Golden Fleece Report Submission on Mismanagement in CA: Mises.org/HAP483b
• Lawrence’s 2020 Interview on the Reasons Ca’s Fires Keep Happening: Mises.org/HAP483c
• Lawrence’s 2024 Article on Lessons From the Lahaina Wildfires:: Mises.org/HAP483d

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