#L.A.Rising

The fires that tore through Los Angeles left devastation in their wake, but in their aftermath, a powerful movement emerged—one rooted in science, resilience, and community action. In this episode, we sit down with Tracy Quinn, CEO of Heal the Bay, and Thierry Malleret, an economist and global thought leader, to explore how communities are navigating the intersection of environmental recovery, pol...

After the fires, the community of Los Angeles is still standing—together. In this powerful episode, you’ll hear the emotional highs and lows of post-fire life, welcoming Rabbi Amy Bernstein, Senior Rabbi of Kehillat Israel Congregation who leads a congregation of 900 families in the Pacific Palisades region.  Rabbi Amy discusses resilience, faith, and the strength found in community. Having lost h...

Loss and devastation struck Altadena as the wildfires consumed homes, history, and entire communities. But in the ashes, stories of resilience and hope emerged. This episode of LA Rising brings you the voices of Ada Okimura and Lori Corral—two women deeply connected to the cultural and artistic heat of Altadena. Ada, whose family home for decades was lost just after it was paid off, reflects on th...

In the inaugural episode of #L.A.Rising, host Kim Marshall takes us on a deeply personal and emotional journey through the recent wildfire devastation in Los Angeles. Kim shares her harrowing escape story, highlighting the quick decisions and moments of grace that define such crises. Joined by extraordinary guests, including animal rescue expert Mel Sobolewski, who recounts tales of courage and tr...