The climate crisis continues to lead to more powerful and life-threatening typhoons and hurricanes. These climate-driven disasters are exposing safety issues with our housing system and putting many people’s lives at risk. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with George Siegal, a documentary filmmaker and former TV journalist, who sheds light on the systemic failures that make homes unsafe while blatantly ignoring the harsh realities we live in today. He discusses what it takes to build homes that are disaster resilient and can last for many years, as well as the true costs of constructing such residential buildings. George also explains how homeowners can make better decisions when choosing their homes, particularly now that weather conditions are expected to worsen for at least 30 years. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/uncomfortable-truths-about-the-housing-system-with-george-siegal/ About Guest: George Siegal is a documentary filmmaker and former TV journalist who builds impact through story. His use of investigative storytelling helps people understand complex problems so they can make smarter choices that protect their futures. As founder of Move the World Films, he tackles resilience, housing, and system failures with a solutions lens. Credits include the award-winning Built to Last: Buyer Beware and The Last House Standing. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-siegal/ Guest Website: https://www.movetheworldfilms.org Guest Social: https://www.facebook.com/movetheworldfilms Additional Resources Mentioned: Built To Last: Buyer Beware (film): https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/kaywco The Last House Standing (film): https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/wNcIq Show Notes: 03:06 - Investigating Housing Resilience And Disaster Risk 11:48 - How Can We Build Better And More Resilient Houses 14:44 - The Problems And Loopholes Of Housing Insurance 24:36 - The True Costs Of Building A Safer Home 28:51 - Getting Ready To Address Residual Challenges 37:09 - How To Improve Building Codes And Housing Regulations 43:16 - Why Disaster Will Follow You Wherever You Go 45:03 - A Potential Film About Insurance 50:37 - Discussion Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! MEET OUR CAUSE PARTNER: If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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