Takeaways:

1. In 2025, one of the most shocking events was the devastating fire in LA, which really shook things up.
2. Images of people fleeing through flames and battling fires just with garden hoses were haunting and unforgettable.
3. The aftermath of the fire left entire neighborhoods in ruins, raising concerns about their future restoration.
4. Watching Adam Carolla's vlogs about the fire damage highlights how much has been lost and the uncertainty ahead.
5. It's clear that the fires had a lasting impact on the community, and rebuilding may never return to how it once was.
6. Let's dive into what surprised you this year and share thoughts at jamesabrown.net.

Companies mentioned in this episode:

1. James A. Brown
2. Adam Carolla

Links referenced in this episode:

1. jamesabrown.net

Remember that?

It seems almost like an afterthought.

I keep thinking about all the images of people driving through flames to escape and fighting fires with garden hoses and orange skies at noon.

All this seems to be memory hold from the National Conversation.

Recently I started watching podcaster and comedian Adam Carolla's vlogs, where he surveys the damage.

He shows entire neighborhoods that were erased, and he's not sure that it'll ever get back to the way it was.

I don't think it will either.

So what do you think?

What's the future of la and what surprised you this year?

Let me know on jamesabrown.net, on that note.

I'm James A.

Brown and as always, be well.