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Rick Caruso breaks down the harsh realities behind LA’s wildfire devastation, exposing how political failures, broken systems, and poor leadership turned a preventable disaster into a full-blown crisis. From the incompetence that left reservoirs empty to the private firefighting efforts that saved his village while others burned, Rick explains why preparation and accountability matter more than empty ideology.
He also unpacks the deeper systemic issues: insurance collapse, homelessness, rebuilding roadblocks, and how the lack of urgency continues to cripple recovery efforts. Shane and Rick tackle the delicate balance between private innovation and public responsibility, and why true leadership demands both competence and compassion.
Themes Explored:
How LA’s leadership failed during the fires
Private vs. public responsibility in disaster response
The insurance crisis crippling rebuilding efforts
Clearing the brush, undergrounding power, and practical fixes
Why ideology without competence is deadly
The human cost: families, homes, and futures lost
Caruso’s vision for resilient cities and competent leadership
How communities can hold leaders accountable
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Rick Caruso breaks down the harsh realities behind LA’s wildfire devastation, exposing how political failures, broken systems, and poor leadership turned a preventable disaster into a full-blown crisis. From the incompetence that left reservoirs empty to the private firefighting efforts that saved his village while others burned, Rick explains why preparation and accountability matter more than empty ideology.
He also unpacks the deeper systemic issues: insurance collapse, homelessness, rebuilding roadblocks, and how the lack of urgency continues to cripple recovery efforts. Shane and Rick tackle the delicate balance between private innovation and public responsibility, and why true leadership demands both competence and compassion.
Themes Explored:
How LA’s leadership failed during the fires
Private vs. public responsibility in disaster response
The insurance crisis crippling rebuilding efforts
Clearing the brush, undergrounding power, and practical fixes
Why ideology without competence is deadly
The human cost: families, homes, and futures lost
Caruso’s vision for resilient cities and competent leadership
How communities can hold leaders accountable
Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: http://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-VICE-News
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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