Best Proof Of Coverage Podcasts (2025)

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Building a Global, Multi-Strat Crypto Fund with Hypersphere Ventures | Jack Platts + Mehdi Farooq 49:31

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Sal are joined by guests Jack Platts and Mehdi Farooq to explore the evolving landscape of crypto investment, venture capital, and deep tech. They discuss strategies for unlocking value in crypto assets, the critical role of NAV in investment decisions, and the rise of micro st…

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DePIN Roundtable Ep.2 with Helium | Amir Haleem, Santiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Connor Lovely 49:07

13 days ago49:07

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor, Mahesh, Santi, and Jason are joined by Amir Haleem of Helium to explore the evolving landscape of decentralized networks. They dive into Helium’s impressive revenue growth - from $400K to $2.7M per month - driven by its mobile subscriber base, and discuss the complexities of blend…

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DePIN Tokenomics 101 with Tom Trowbridge | Fluence 31:23

20 days ago31:23

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Tom Trowbridge, co-founder of Fluence Labs and host of the DePIN Day & DePINEd Podcast about the evolving world of decentralized compute platforms and the broader DePIN ecosystem. Tom explains how Fluence operates as a “cloudless” service—open, resilient, and more cost-…

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Onboarding the Next Billion Users with Galxe | Yumin Xia 30:36

27 days ago30:36

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Yumin, founder of Galxe, a crypto project focused on onboarding users through learning and earning rather than purchasing. They explore Yumin’s early experiences with technology in 2000s China, the evolving landscape for elite students, and the growing emphasis on innov…

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4 Generations, 1 Workforce: Solving the Insurance Talent Gap with Luis Rivera 25:15

27 days ago25:15

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Luis Rivera of Solutions 21 joins host Chip Arenchild to explore the real challenge facing independent insurance agencies: developing the next generation of leaders. From military insights to succession planning analogies, this episode uncovers how brokerages can address generational shifts, preserve institutional knowledge, and build leadership at…

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Building a DePIN-powered Shazam for Media with Rumi | Niko Cunningham and Mateusz Poreda 39:47

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Sal spoke with Mateusz Poreda and Niko Cunningham, co-founders of Rumi, a company reimagining media consumption through contextually aware AI agents that enhance viewer engagement. Niko shared how his upbringing in Detroit sparked his passion for technology, while Mateusz discu…

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The World’s First Truly Private Messaging App with Session | Kee Jefferys + Chris McCabe 41:06

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Chris McCabe and Kee Jefferys, co-founders of Session, a decentralized messaging platform that prioritizes user privacy and security. They discuss how Session enables communication without requiring phone numbers, stores no user data, and uses client-side key generation…

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DePIN Roundtable Ep.1 | Santiago Santos, Jason Badeaux, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, Connor Lovely 50:02

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage In the inaugural episode of the DePIN Roundtable, Connor Lovely is joined by Santiago R Santos, Mahesh Ramakrishnan, and Jason Badeaux to explore the evolving world of decentralized physical infrastructure networks. They reflect on Bitcoin’s foundational role, early model flaws, and growi…

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Natix Partners with Grab l Alireza Ghods 16:12

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor welcomes back Alireza Ghods, co-founder of Natix, to discuss a major milestone for the company. Alireza announces a game-changing partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading super app—a strategic alliance that positions Grab as a key data customer for Natix’s VX360 product whil…

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Enabling AI Models to Drive Robots with the BitRobot Network | Michael Cho 29:16

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Sal spoke with Michael Cho about the future of robotics and AI, highlighting his projects FrodoBots and the new BitRobot network. Michael explained the challenges of testing embodied AI in the real world and introduced the idea of cross-embodiment—training models using data fro…

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Enabling User-Owned Data to Create User-Owned AI with Vana | Anna Kazlauskas 32:54

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor sits down with Anna Kazlauskas, co-founder of Vana, to explore the intersection of AI and user-owned data. They discuss the resurgence of the crypto scene in San Francisco, fueled by advancements in AI, and the impact of DeepSeek on model training efficiency and data privacy. Anna …

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Bringing the World’s Vehicles Onchain with DIMO | Rob Solomon 25:00

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor chats with Rob Solomon, co-founder of DIMO, about the project’s steady evolution through the crypto market’s ups and downs. Rob explains how DIMO enables cars to access and share their data securely—unlocking use cases like EV owners monetizing charging data via carbon offsets. The…

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How to Raise Crypto VC, Investing in DePIN, Network States, and the Electro Dollar with Anirudh Pai | Dragonfly 32:41

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Anirudh Pai, partner at Dragonfly Capital, about what it takes to build a successful crypto project and attract top investors. Anirudh highlights the importance of long-term demand strategies, demonstrating real customer engagement, and standing out in a competitive mar…

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Announcing DePIN Summit 2025 with EV3, Threefold, and Share 24:46

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor is joined by Sal Gala (EV3), Florian Fournier (Threefold), and Jose Aycart (Share) to announce the DePIN Summit 2025 in Africa and discuss its significance. They explore the region’s potential for technological disruption, the importance of local engagement and government collabora…

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How the California Wildfires Changed Insurance Policies: Rate Reform and Recovery 30:10

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In this follow-up conversation with Jill Epstein, CEO of IABCal, we dive deep into the state of the California insurance marketplace following the devastating January wildfires. Jill walks us through major regulatory shifts, including the commissioner’s new tools, the inclusion of cat modeling and reinsurance in rate applications, and how these cha…

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Building the Infrastructure for Onchain Fixed Income Products with Treehouse Finance | Brandon Goh 59:28

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and co-host James Lovely, an expert in structured financial products, welcome Brandon Goh, CEO and Co-founder of Treehouse Finance, to explore the intersection of traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi). Goh shares his journey from Morgan Stanley to crypto, di…

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Vinny Lingham: Sourcing the Solana Seed Round, Why Decentralized AI Will Win, Making America Healthy Again 26:57

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Mahesh welcomed Vinny Lingham, a prominent figure in crypto and tech. Vinny discussed his latest ventures, including Animal, a film exploring the benefits of the carnivore diet, and shared his personal health transformation. He reflected on the challenges of the 2018-2019 crypt…

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Building Decentralized AI Compute in Public with io.net | Tory Green 28:09

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor sits down with Tory Green to discuss how Io.net is revolutionizing AI infrastructure with affordable, decentralized compute power. They explore the challenges of centralized cloud providers, how DeepSeek underscores the need for decentralized AI solutions, and why Solana’s speed an…

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Santiago Santos: DePIN is the Frontier, Why It’s Earlier than Ever for Crypto, Building the First Crypto PE Fund 55:36

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Mahesh welcome Santiago Santos, a prominent figure in the crypto space and co-host of the popular Empire podcast. Santiago shares his vision for the future of private equity and crypto, highlighting the transformative potential of open-source systems and the rapid movement of c…

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Data Privacy by Default with Nillion | Miguel de Vega 31:53

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor welcomes Miguel from Nillion to discuss the company's latest endeavors. Miguel shares insights into Nillion's motivation for launching an internal podcast designed to provide builders and developers with a platform to showcase their projects. The conversation explores the benefits …

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[Meet Monad] Crypto-Native Growth Strategies, the Intern Mindset, and Why Memes are Underrated with Kevin McCordic 41:33

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Kevin McCordic, Head of Growth at Meet Monad, about the latest developments in the Monad ecosystem as they prepare for their Testnet launch. They discuss the volatile crypto market, likening it to a high-stakes game similar to Squid Game, where investor sentiment shifts…

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[Meet Monad] Building Crypto Ecosystems, AI Agents are the New Websites, Why the Parellized EVM Will Win with Evan Tong 26:42

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Connor sits down with Evan Tong from Monad to discuss the evolving intersection of crypto and AI agents. They explore how agents could become the new websites, democratizing digital interactions much like WordPress did for website creation. Evan highlights Monad's mission to build a h…

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Building a 3D Map of the World with Over the Reality | Diego di Tommaso 37:11

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media:https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Sal talk with Diego de Tomas, co-founder and CEO of Over the Reality (OVR), about building one of the world’s most extensive 3D mapping platforms. Diego shares how OVR has generated over 100,000 3D maps since 2020, accumulating 55 terabytes of data through a community-driven pro…

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Building a Web3 Operating System for Phones and AR Glasses with Up Network | Roy Liu 31:55

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media:https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor and Mahesh speak with Roy, founder of Up Network, about the evolving landscape of AI, consumer devices, and crypto. Roy shares insights on building user incentives for technologies like the Agentic OS, which simplifies the crypto experience, and explores the competitive dynamics bet…

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Building Free, Global WiFi Coverage for All with Roam | Jeffrey Manner 26:47

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media:https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor welcomed back Jeffrey Manner, co-founder of Roam, to discuss their latest advancements in Wi-Fi and decentralized identity. Jeffrey detailed Roam’s live pilot program, where users earn points by contributing to the network, validating Wi-Fi connections, and adding public hotspots. T…

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Revolutionizing Internet Video Viewing with Livepeer | Doug Petkanics 35:07

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage In this episode, Connor speaks with Doug Petkanics from Livepeer about the evolution of open video infrastructure. They discuss Livepeer’s transition to Arbitrum, how it leverages idle GPUs for cost-effective video transcoding, and its expansion into AI-powered video processing, which is …

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Travis Kling: How Faith Made Him a Better Trader, Surviving FTX & Finding Your Ikigai 1:56:14

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor sits down with Travis Kling, a prominent crypto hedge fund trader, about the intersection of faith, culture, and cryptocurrency. They discuss the recent surge in Bible sales, which Travis attributes to global instability driving a renewed interest in faith, as well as the decline o…

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Transforming Livestreaming Audiences into Paid Contributors with Rilla Network | Hal Smith Stevens 35:40

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_Coverage Connor speaks with Hal Smith Stevens, CEO of Rilla Network, about their mission to revolutionize live streaming with peer-to-peer technology. Hal shares insights from Rilla's recent $3.5 million seed round and his experiences as a third-time founder, highlighting the importance of buildin…

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Agencies within Agencies: The Story of M3 Elevate with Matt Cranney - Part 2 36:21

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In this episode of Know Your Risk and Insurance Coverage with RiskProNet, we continue our insightful conversation with Matt Cranney from M3 Insurance. Matt leads M3 Elevate, a pioneering small business insurance division that redefines how firms approach this crucial market. He shares how M3 transformed its small business unit into a sustainable, p…

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Building a DePIN for Cloud Gaming with YOM | Jeff Outlaw 20:16

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Follow Proof of Coverage Media: https://x.com/Proof_CoverageConnor explores the world of cloud gaming and decentralized computing with Jeff from YOM, uncovering how the company transforms idle GPU cycles into revenue for gamers. With cloud gaming user numbers tripling from 2021 to 2023 and projected revenues of $143 billion by 2032, Jeff explains h…

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Nic Carter: Trump’s Impact on Crypto, Building a $500M+ Venture Firm, Battling the Bitcoin Maxis 1:29:15

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In the first episode of our new podcast, Connor and Nic Carter explore the implications of the upcoming Trump presidency and recent political shifts on the crypto industry. Nic shares insights from his recent trip to Washington, where he met with key members of Congress to discuss their legislative priorities with respect to crypto and technology b…

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How Mawari Is Building the Future of AR and VR with Luis Ramirez 33:52

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpodConnor and Sal sit down with Luis Ramirez, founder of Mawari, to explore the future of augmented and virtual reality. Luis shares how Mawari is shaping AR as a tool for immersive, social experiences rather than dystopian futures, emphasizing the importance of presence in AR interaction…

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Imperfect Paradise: Is it possible to build a fire-proof house? 42:26

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Some of the most striking images to come out of the Los Angeles wildfires are photos of a single intact house, surrounded by rubble. We wondered: why do some houses burn down and not others? Is it possible to build a fire-proof house? Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido, correspondent Emily Guerin, and host of the LAist Studios podcast The Bi…

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Sandeep Nailwal: Building Polygon, the AggLayer, and the Future of DePIN and AI 45:24

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Connor and Sal sit down with Sandeep Nailwal of Polygon. Sandeep reflects on challenges faced by founders, including tough decisions around layoffs, project management, and preserving company culture during rapid growth, emphasizing the importance of character-building in difficult ti…

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Imperfect Paradise: Why fires happen in Southern California — and how we can prevent them 35:18

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The same factors that make Los Angeles an appealing place to live, like large urban scale development intertwined with nature, are also the reason we need a fundamentally different approach to fire. Host Antonia Cereijido and science reporter and host of LAist podcast The Big Burn Jacob Margolis dive into what makes Southern California’s ecology un…

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Building Financial Services for Crypto-Natives with Collar Protocol | J. Paul Meyer 41:48

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Mahesh and John Wu, President of Ava Labs, are joined by J. Paul Meyer, founder of Collar Network, to explore innovative solutions in decentralized finance (DeFi). J. Paul shares how Collar Network, a smart contract-based lending protocol, helps crypto investors borrow against their h…

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Imperfect Paradise: The first five days: Inside LA’s most destructive wildfires 44:22

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Larry Mantle has been a radio host in Los Angeles for nearly 40 years. Over the course of hosting his live, daily, public affairs call-in show on LAist 89.3, he’s covered the region’s biggest triumphs and tragedies, hearing from officials and Angelenos alike. Covering the Palisades, Eaton, and other current LA wildfires has been especially trying. …

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Introducing Gekko: An AI Agent for Trading 28:16

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Mahesh welcomed back Ash Ahmed, founder of Axal, to discuss exciting developments at his company and the broader implications of AI agents in crypto. Ash highlighted Axal’s rapid growth, the launch of their new product, Gekko—a virtual agent for trading—and its integration with the Au…

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LA Wildfires Special Coverage with Jacob Margolis: What to expect when recovering fire losses and rebuilding 43:20

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LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis looks at what Angelenos affected by the LA wildfires can expect as they try to rebuild their lives. In this hour, Margolis turns to experts about what to know about housing options, recouping losses, and making homes and neighborhoods more fire resistant. And he also gets insights from a 2017 Tubbs Fire wildfir…

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LA Wildfires Special Coverage with Jacob Margolis 43:48

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LAist Science Reporter Jacob Margolis puts the wildfires and the devastation throughout Southern California into context and explains the science of the fires. In this hour, Margolis speaks with several experts about what we know about current wildfires burning across region, their resulting air quality questions, how to make sense of fire updates,…

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Powering Data Collection at the Edge with 375ai | Harry Dewhirst 26:33

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Follow Building in Public Podcast: https://x.com/builtnpublicpod Connor spoke with Harry Dewhirst, CEO and co-founder of 375ai, formerly known as Zeppelin, about his journey from founding a data company sold to Singtel to leading 375ai’s efforts in building decentralized networks for data collection. Harry shared insights into the company’s ambitio…

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Imperfect Paradise: LAist Newsroom Answers Your Questions about the Fires 24:16

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Los Angeles County has been ravaged by multiple fires. Thousands of structures were destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of Angelenos have evacuated. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido and correspondent Emily Guerin answer your most commonly asked questions about wildfires such as: Why are so many houses built in fire prone areas? How did th…

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Imperfect Paradise: LAist newsroom answers your questions about the fires 24:18

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Los Angeles County has been ravaged by multiple fires. Thousands of structures were destroyed, and hundreds of thousands of Angelenos have evacuated. Imperfect Paradise host Antonia Cereijido and correspondent Emily Guerin answer your most commonly asked questions about wildfires such as: Why are so many houses built in fire prone areas? How did th…