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“Nothing there but the chimney.” L.A. evacuees return to rubble.

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On today’s show: The wildfires in Los Angeles continue to burn and 100,000 people remain under evacuation orders. Strong winds are forecast that could hamper firefighting efforts. The L.A. Times looks ahead at the long road to recovery.

It’s President Biden’s final week in office. How will his domestic-policy record be remembered? The Atlantic’s Franklin Foer assesses the evidence.

It’s time to recycle that drawer full of obsolete electronics and miscellaneous cables. Vox’s Adam Clark Estes explains how.

Plus, Trump’s Cabinet nominees begin the formal confirmation process, why Americans aren’t tipping as much as they used to, and the National Archives calls for the help of people who can read cursive. 

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

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“Nothing there but the chimney.” L.A. evacuees return to rubble.

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