In Episode 2, Austin starts the show by discussing the parallels between 9/11 and the Eaton Fire through the lens of collective grief. Then he is joined by grief expert Vanessa Fierstadt to break down this unique and specific type of grief that the town of Altadena is going through. We do a deep dive on the emotional side of the recovery, and explore how our neighbors can feel so much at once and meet each other where they're at as we look to rebuild our community.

We begin the story of The Altadena Rebuild by having Austin speak with Cal-State Northridge Professor and Eaton Fire victim, Tom Hogen-esch. Tom explains Altadena's obstacles given its Unincorporated status before the two ideate what incorporating or being annexed by Pasadena may look like.

A quick preview of what's to come on The Altadena Rebuild. Austin lays out the vision for the show and why it exists.