L.A. Rising Podcast: The Worst Club with the Best People – Jennifer Gray Thompson
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When megafires tear through a community, so many are left angry, exhausted, and desperate to know who to blame—but what if instead the focus was on the realities of today’s climate and proven ways to prevent future megafire disasters? In this episode of #L.A. Rising, host, Kim Marshall, sits down with Jennifer Gray Thompson, megafire survivor and the founder of After the Fire USA a nonprofit whose groundbreaking work helps communities around the country navigate the era of megafires—from the first bewildering days of smoke and ash to the long, grinding years of recovery. Jennifer shares her own story of loss and courage, explains the power of compassion and human connection, how resiliency is forged in young people, a positive approach to “Zone Zero” landscaping and the inspiring story of their tireless work in D.C. to help win billions of dollars in tax relief for disaster survivors.
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