Ep 935 What REALLY Happened? The Untold Story Behind the Fire That Changed Los Angeles Forever with Jonathan Vigliotti

In this powerful episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda Mitchell sits down with Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award–winning CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss his gripping new book TORCHED: How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild. Jonathan takes us inside the catastrophic Los Angeles fires, sharing firsthand accounts of survival, devastating loss, political failures, emergency response breakdowns, and the controversial rush to rebuild before the 2028 Olympics. Drawing from years of covering disasters including Paradise, California and Lahaina, Hawaii, Jonathan explains how unchecked development, negligence, and short-sighted leadership continue to put communities at risk. This conversation is eye-opening, emotional, and deeply relevant as cities across America face increasing climate-related disasters. Topics Discussed: • The untold stories behind the Los Angeles fires • Political mismanagement and emergency response failures • The emotional toll on survivors and reporters • Climate disasters and America's preparedness crisis • The pressure to rebuild before the 2028 Olympics • Accountability, resilience, and lessons for the future Connect with Jonathan Vigliotti: X: @JonVigliotti Get the book: TORCHED: How a City Was Left to Burn, and the Olympic Rush to Rebuild