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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    In fire-ravaged Ventura, what to do about rebuilding?

    It’s day five of unprecedented fires in Southern California. Another has broken out in San Diego County. The Thomas Fire in Ventura may not be fully extinguished for weeks.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Dec 8, 2017 • 1 min read

    It’s day five of unprecedented fires in Southern California. Another has broken out in San Diego County. The Thomas Fire in Ventura may not be fully extinguished for weeks. KCRW’s Jonathan Bastian has been reporting on the fires, and had to evacuate from his home.

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    4. 22:54'I, Tonya' is like 'Goodfellas' on ice?
    5. 35:27Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood starlet and secret scientist
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      Madeleine Brand

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      Sarah Sweeney

      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Jonathan Bastian

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    The full episode

    1 of 5
    Director Bryan Singer sued for sexual assault
    1. 0:00In fire-ravaged Ventura, what to do about rebuilding?You’re reading this
    2. 5:42Director Bryan Singer faces sexual assault lawsuit
    3. 14:45Is Lavar Ball ruining his sons' basketball careers?
    4. 22:54'I, Tonya' is like 'Goodfellas' on ice?
    5. 35:27Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood starlet and secret scientist
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