The Garnet Fire swept through the mountains in eastern Fresno County this summer. Among the affected regions was a little-known area called the “Tea Kettle Experimental Forest.” Matthew Hurteau, a professor of biology at the University of New Mexico, joins us to discuss how the Garnet Fire thwarted his planned research at the site and what comes next. Plus, the latest news headlines: Labor and elected leaders form commission to support immigrant workers; and a Republican congressman calls for members to return to D.C. amid shutdown.