In the ninth episode of Defying the Odds Podcast Show cohosts Leo and Victor interview Joel Pollak - a distinguished journalist, author, and political commentator currently serving as a senior editor at large at Breitbart News. Joel, a graduate of Harvard Law School, has become a prominent voice in conservative media where he offers in-depth analysis and thought-provoking commentary on American politics and culture. In this interview recorded immediately following the Los Angeles fires, Joel candidly shares his experience as a resident of Palisades, California, and explores how he believes odds, chance, and strategic preparation have impacted his community and his personal life.