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A week after fires broke out in the Los Angeles area, Californians are grappling with the widespread destruction.

They’re also seeking answers from their leaders about why so much has been lost.

Mike Baker and Christopher Flavelle, who have been covering the fires, discuss the authorities’ response and whether some of the devastation could have been avoided.

Guests:

Mike Baker, a national reporter for The New York Times.
Christopher Flavelle, a reporter for The New York Times.

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The midair collision between a passenger jet and a helicopter over Washington on Wednesday night was the deadliest plane crash i

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