Santina Contreras

In this insightful discussion, guests include Sarah McGregor, managing editor at Bloomberg, who unpacks the aftermath of devastating LA fires; Santina Contreras, an urban planning professor at USC, who sheds light on disaster recovery and gentrification; and Olivia Daly, a resilient business owner from Banner Elk, NC, sharing her journey of rebuilding after Hurricane Helene. They explore the emotional toll of natural disasters, the complexities of insurance, and the critical need for community solidarity in recovery.