Babbage: Burning down the house

The Economist Podcasts

• Episode: Babbage: Burning down the house
• Website: The Economist Podcasts
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• Duration: 00:21:30
• Published: 2020-09-09 18:36

Wildfires are raging across California as the state experiences a record heatwave. Climate change and irresponsible building has resulted in billions of dollars in damage. How can developers build better fire-proof homes? Also, investigative journalist James Ball on who owns the internet. And, dream on—do dreams reflect reality? Kenneth Cukier hosts 

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