Who Failed Hawaii?

Aug 17, 2023

Guest Brianna Sacks, a climate change and extreme weather reporter for the Washington Post, discusses the devastating fires in Maui, questioning accountability and Hawaii's response. They explore lawsuits against Hawaiian Electric, trade-offs of power shut offs, and the confluence of disasters and historical tensions. They analyze the recent fire, emphasizing the need for improved firefighting preparedness and training.

Ask episode

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Maui's Devastating Fires and the Search for Accountability

01:49 • 5min

Lawsuits and Trade-offs

06:42 • 8min

The Confluence of Disasters and Historical Tensions in Hawaii

15:11 • 2min

Analyzing the Recent Fire in Maui

17:16 • 2min