February 20, 2025

PolicyCast: Paradise Lost: The Battle to Rebuild LA

Housing Policy

PolicyCast

Paradise Lost: The Battle to Rebuild LA

Episode 42 – February 20, 2025

Liam Dillon of the LA Times joins the Arch MI PolicyCast to discuss rebuilding efforts after the 2025 wildfires. He covers the disaster’s direct impact, construction labor shortages and the rising cost of materials.

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Kirk Willison

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As Vice President of Government and Industry Relations for Arch MI and a mortgage finance expert with more than 25 years in government relations, Kirk leads public policy analysis and advocacy for the nation’s leading mortgage insurance company, including outreach to legislators, regulators, industry trade groups, consumer organizations and think tanks. A frequent speaker before industry organizations, Kirk created and produces the Arch MI PolicyCast, a video podcast series featuring leading figures in housing, and Capital Commentary, a housing policy newsletter.