Bob Murphy Crossover: California Burning | Hn 93

On this "crossover" episode, Adam and economist Bob Murphy talk about the horrible fires plaguing Los Angeles, California. Why was this so bad? What could be done better? Climate change, DEI, land management, fire insurance, and more!

00:00 -- Intro. Fire, bad!
01:16 -- What's the problem with fire insurance in California?
08:53 -- Even Joe Rogan years ago knew fire in LA was an enormous problem.
11:00 -- Is this a climate change problem? Or is that a "motte and bailey" argument?
14:27 -- More on insane fire insurance regulation in California.
17:13 -- Was DEI a contributing factor to this disaster? Or was this just generic government incompetence?
38:53 -- Could a free market do better? How?
42:27 -- California's Governor Newsom is a weasel, but at least he was in the country, unlike LA's mayor. These are not impressive people.
49:30 -- A little more on the climate change argument.
52:23 -- Outro. Once more, with feeling: "Fire, bad!" Thank you for watching Haman Nature!

Haman Nature article mentioned: https://hamannature.substack.com/p/fire-is-bad-so-is-strangling-the

John Papola (Dad Saves America) clip referenced: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS8hA92Qs3s

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