Newt talks with Mayor Alex Rounaghi and Fire Chief Niko King from the City of Laguna Beach, California about the Los Angeles County fires.
Newt talks with Mayor Alex Rounaghi and Fire Chief Niko King from the City of Laguna Beach, California about the devastating fires in Los Angeles County, which have burned over 40,000 acres, resulting in at least 24 deaths and the displacement of more than 100,000 people. The fires have destroyed over 12,000 structures, including homes, businesses, and schools. Mayor Rounaghi and Chief King share their experiences and insights on the fires, their causes, and the challenges faced by firefighters. They discuss the importance of fire safety measures, such as fuel modification and the use of goats for vegetation management, as well as the need for improved infrastructure and local water reliability. Their conversation also touches on the complexities of insurance in high-risk areas and the necessity of regulatory reforms to expedite rebuilding efforts.
Guest:

Mayor Alex Rounaghi

Fire Chief Niko King
- Newt’s World Episode 859: Ibogaine – The Science Behind How It WorksNewt talks with Dr. Nolan Williams, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and co-author of the Stanford Medicine study, “Magnesium-ibogaine therapy in veterans with traumatic brain injuries.”
- Newt’s World Episode Episode 858: Ibogaine – A Breakthrough Treatment for AddictionNewt talks with Americans for Ibogaine Executive Director W. Brian Hubbard about a groundbreaking initiative in Texas to research Ibogaine’s potential in treating opioid addiction, traumatic brain injury, and depression.
- Newt’s World Episode 857: Gianno Caldwell on “The Day My Brother Was Murdered”Newt talks with Gianno Caldwell, a political analyst for Fox News, about his new book, “The Day My Brother Was Murdered: My Journey Through America’s Violent Crime Crisis.”