Recorded February 13, 2025

On my birthday, with my laryngitis almost gone, I share some audio reflections about my recent New York Times opinion essay about losing my home in the fire, my current housing situation, and my former housing blunders. Most importantly, I offer a sneak preview of my ironically-titled forthcoming book, The Catastrophe Hour.

New York Times, Jan 31, 2025: The L.A. Fires Taught Me To Accept Help

Earlier fire dispatches.

January 9: The First 24 Hours — https://bit.ly/3CgZTMV

January 16: The Immaterial World — https://bit.ly/40QLfVO

January 27: Housing Wars — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eVZpYBpd2g&t=2s

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Special Episode Part 4 Los Angeles Fires: What Is A Catastrophe?