This Morning With Gordon Deal This Morning with Gordon Deal January 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
The podcast dives into the harrowing wildfire crisis in Los Angeles, fueled by strong winds and poor management, sharing heart-wrenching personal stories. It also addresses the rising insurance rates due to these environmental threats and the surge of scam relief efforts. Meanwhile, there's a shift in job-seeking strategies, stressing the value of networking in today's competitive landscape. A lighthearted discussion about a donut shortage brings humor before highlighting everyday heroes saving the elderly from fires, all intertwined with updates on the Israel-Hamas situation.
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Carlton's Wildfire Observations
- Jim Carlton, a Wall Street Journal reporter, describes his experience covering the LA wildfires.
- He notes the fire's indiscriminate destruction across all income levels, causing emotional distress to everyone affected.
Non-Discriminating Wildfires
- The Los Angeles wildfires indiscriminately affected everyone, from Malibu mansions to low-income housing in Pasadena.
- This observation highlights the widespread impact of the fires across different demographics.
Unusual Wildfire Timing
- The wildfires in Los Angeles during January are unusual due to the lack of the typical rainy season.
- This dry weather, combined with abundant fuel from previous wet years, creates a tinderbox situation.