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Sounds,16 Jan 2025,25 mins

We’re praying for mercy here: Escaping the LA inferno

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As LA continues to battle its worst fires in history, the political blame game has started, with Donald Trump accusing California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, of caring more about fish than people. We’ll explain. Guests: Megan Agnew, senior features writer (US), The Times. Jamie Hartman, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, CA Hosts: Luke Jones and Edith Rousselot Clips: NBC News, NewsNation, CBS News, ABC 10, KTLA 5, The Tonight Show This podcast has been acquired by the BBC. It is not complied by BBC Editorial Standards but covered by the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

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