Imperfect Paradise: Most Californians don't own a home until 47. What that says about the CA Dream

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Imperfect Paradise: President Trump says ‘Hollywood is dead.’ What’s being done to revive it?

In 2025, California majorly boosted its film and TV tax credit program for the first time since 2014 in an effort to keep jobs in the Golden State. One year out, is it working as planned? And why is President Trump now calling for a national incentive program? On this episode of ...  Show more

Imperfect Paradise: Is your smoke-damaged home safe? The toxic aftermath of LA’s 2025 fires

Many of the homes that survived the Palisades and Eaton fires are still not habitable because of contamination from smoke damage. Residents have been left battling with insurance companies over who is responsible for post-fire cleaning and testing. LAist’s David Wagner dives into ...  Show more

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