Oakland 'Ghost Ship' fire: what happened and what's next

Dec. 05, 2016

The Oakland warehouse fire claimed at least three dozen lives this weekend. The building was used as a studio and living space for artists, as well as a venue for underground concerts and parties. The fire broke out Friday night during a concert.

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Credits

Guests:

Ben Phelps-Rohrs - Witness
Devin Katayama - KQED
August Brown - LA Times reporter covering pop music, music industry, and nightlife policy - @AugustBrown
Matt McDermott - Resident Advisor

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Anna Scott, Jolie Myers, Christian Bordal, Amy Ta, Michell Eloy

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