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Episode 784Oct 3, 2022

To rebuild or not to rebuild?

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, that is the question.

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NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 01: In this still frame taken from an aerial video, a resident of a neighborhood flooded by the rising Myakka River returns to his home in a boat in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 01, 2022 in North Port, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage.
NORTH PORT, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 01: In this still frame taken from an aerial video, a resident of a neighborhood flooded by the rising Myakka River returns to his home in a boat in the wake of Hurricane Ian on October 01, 2022 in North Port, Florida. The Category 4 hurricane brought high winds, storm surge and rain to the area causing severe damage.
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Climate change is making storms stronger and more destructive. In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, some are wondering whether investing in rebuilding is really worth it. We’ll discuss. Plus, why the drama over Credit Suisse is not a Lehman Brothers moment. And, the parody news site The Onion filed an amicus brief, and it’s truly a chef’s kiss!

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To rebuild or not to rebuild?