In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise:

In November 2018, California's Camp Fire devastated Paradise, killing 85 and destroying over 18,000 structures. Reporter Lizzie Johnson, who covered the disaster, now presents her book, *Paradise: One Town's Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire*. It details the fire, examines failures, and suggests ways to avert future tragedies amid worsening climate change.

Join Johnson (The Washington Post) in conversation with ProPublica's Elizabeth Weil on August 2, 2021. This timely discussion will revisit the Paradise tragedy, its recovery, and the increasing dangers of wildfires in our "new normal."

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Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of

Foreign policy expert Fiona Hill, from a coal-mining town, served under three presidents. Her book, "There Is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century," warns of America's socioeconomic collapse and authoritarian shift, advocating for expanded opportunity.

Hill discussed these insights with Ellen Nakashima (The Washington Post) on October 12, 2021. This program is part of the Good Lit series by The Commonwealth Club, the nation's oldest public affairs forum.

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Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's

Tim Higgins, a Wall Street Journal reporter, offers an insider's look at Elon Musk's Tesla in his book, Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century. The book details Tesla's tumultuous history, from its early struggles and rival attacks to its triumph in making electric vehicles widely available and affordable, fundamentally changing the future of transportation.

Join Higgins and fellow WSJ columnist Joanna Stern for a discussion on Tesla's rise and its implications for a tech-driven future. This event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

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In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence

In "Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law," Mary Roach explores human-animal conflict, questioning human responsibility in animal conflicts. Her global research finds hope for symbiotic coexistence with our critter counterparts.

Roach will share wild stories, like rat-bait taste testing, at an INFORUM event on September 21, 2021. She will guide a conversation on safe human-animal integration, moderated by Wired's science editor, Kara Platoni. The event is hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum.

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Climate chaos is already impacting daily life, prompting urgent preparation. Bestselling author David Pogue, in "How to Prepare for Climate Change," offers deeply researched advice on readying

Climate chaos is already impacting daily life, prompting urgent preparation. Bestselling author David Pogue, in "How to Prepare for Climate Change," offers deeply researched advice on readying ourselves for the years ahead, covering everything from what to grow and where to relocate to managing anxiety and surviving catastrophes.

Join Pogue and renewable energy expert Wei-Tai Kwok for a practical discussion hosted by The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum, on making smart choices for the upheaval ahead.

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As climate chaos intensifies globally, bestselling author David Pogue provides essential guidance in "How to Prepare for Climate Change." His deeply researched advice covers practical steps from

As climate chaos intensifies globally, bestselling author David Pogue provides essential guidance in "How to Prepare for Climate Change." His deeply researched advice covers practical steps from what to grow, eat, build, and insure, to investing, preparing children and pets, identifying climate havens, and managing anxiety for future catastrophes.

Join Pogue and renewable energy expert Wei-Tai Kwok for a discussion on making smart choices for the upheaval ahead. Ahmad Thomas moderates this event from The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. For more content, events, or membership, visit: YouTube | Events | Membership | Donate | Watch & Listen.

"After One Hundred Winters" by Margaret Jacobs confronts the violent taking of Indigenous land in the U.S. Jacobs explores what true reconciliation means, arguing it must stem from Indigenous

"After One Hundred Winters" by Margaret Jacobs confronts the violent taking of Indigenous land in the U.S. Jacobs explores what true reconciliation means, arguing it must stem from Indigenous leadership and sustained relationships, not past failed attempts like boarding schools. She highlights an unofficial movement for transformative reconciliation prioritizing Indigenous land rights, sovereignty, and values, urging readers to face and redress past abuses.

Professor Margaret Jacobs, author of "After One Hundred Winters," spoke at The Commonwealth Club of California, the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. Learn more about their events and mission: Upcoming Events | Become a Member | Donate Now | Watch & Listen.

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism,

The San Francisco Foundation and The Commonwealth Club of California hosted a discussion on Black communities' complex relationship with American land. This conversation explored systemic racism, "food apartheid," and the vital role of the Black farming movement in fostering environmental sustainability and worker cooperatives to ensure healthy, local food access for all.

Executive Director Doria Robinson (Urban Tilth) and Andrea Talley (Mandela Grocery Cooperative) shared insights on farming and food access for BIPOC communities. Noted author Natalie Baszile (*Queen Sugar*, *We Are Each Other's Harvest*) moderated. This program was supported by San Francisco Foundation's Bay Area Leads donors. Become a member: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/membership