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Are Blue Cities Pushing People into Harm's Way?

Season 6 Episode 9 | 13m 38s

Some of the fastest-growing metros in the U.S. are also the riskiest when it comes to climate change. And we’ve long puzzled: WHY? In this episode, we explore how the Great Recession, liberal housing policy and well-intentioned community decision-making have fueled our nationwide housing crisis and helped drive people to move into harm’s way.

Aired: 06/03/25
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