Wildfire Defense; Science, Wisdom and Common Sense

Conversations with experts about disaster preparation.
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Podcasting since 2024 • 29 episodes

Wildfire Defense; Science, Wisdom and Common Sense

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Dr. Chris Funk, Director of the Climate Hazard Center at UC Santa Barbara

Dr. Funk discusses with us the upcoming El Nino season and its causes and effects around the world.

June 03, 2026 • 48:58

Anne-Marie Parkinson, Santa Barbara County Fire Safe Council

The Executive Director discusses her background, the job and how she almost didn't take it, and what a perfect fit it has turned out to be.

February 05, 2026 • 1:02:34

A Chat with Laura Capps, Supervisor of Second District Santa Barbara County

Laura Caps discusses Edison company's interface with local customers and a short discussion on some rural roads

January 23, 2026 • 28:17

Perspectives on Plannimg, Permiting for Wildfire Protections of Rural Communities in Santa Barbara County

Rob Hazard, retired Fire Marshal of Santa Barbara County Fire shares his perspective garnered from hIs decades addressing wildfire in Santa Barbara County.

January 20, 2026 • 1:02:08

How wind behavior in the transverse mountain ranges of California affects wildfire

Dr. Leila Caravalho, Professor of Climate and Meteorology in the Geography Department at UC Santa Barbara talks with us about the vagaries and effects of wind in Southern Santa Barbara County

November 25, 2025 • 55:14

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