meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Headlines From The Times

No Land of Refuge: Inside Jordan's Gaza Refugee Camp

Headlines From The Times

L.A. Times Studios

News, Daily News, Society & Culture, The Times, California

4.1544 Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2025

⏱️ 4 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

This Headlines episode begins in Jordan's Jerash refugee camp, where dire conditions challenge Palestinians amidst political upheaval. We then explore California's solar energy credit debate, illustrating the clash between environmental goals and economic realities. The narrative also covers Trader Joe’s recall of its organic acai bowl, reflecting broader food safety concerns. Lastly, we examine the economic fallout from the Los Angeles fires on the insurance industry.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

This is an LA Times Studios podcast.

0:10.0

Hi, I'm Angelica Coronado here at LA Times Studios.

0:14.0

Here are the top headlines from the Los Angeles Times.

0:18.0

President Trump wants to relocate Palestinians from Gaza, but in Jordan's refugee camps,

0:23.6

many say life there is even worse. Foreign correspondent Nabi Bulos takes us inside the

0:30.1

Jerosh refugee camp, where residents like 73-year-old Isat al-Hindi warned their relatives in Gaza don't come.

0:39.1

Many reject Trump's plan, fearing it could destabilize the country.

0:43.6

King Abdullah is pushing for a rebuilding plan instead, but no agreement has been reached.

0:49.2

Meanwhile, life in the camps remains tough.

0:52.4

Unemployment is sky-high, basic services are hard to get,

0:56.9

and many can't even own their homes.

0:59.2

Last week, when King Abdullah returned home

1:01.7

after a meeting in Washington,

1:03.5

he was met with thousands of protesters,

1:06.5

and they had a clear message,

1:08.3

no to displacement, no to resettlement, and no to abandoning Palestinians.

1:13.6

California officials are considering cutting electric bill credits for rooftop solar owners,

1:21.6

a move that could impact thousands who invested in renewable energy.

1:25.6

Melody Peterson reports that state regulators say,

1:28.3

the way things are set up now puts grid maintenance costs on people who don't have solar.

1:34.3

But critics say this protects utility profits at the expense of clean energy growth.

1:39.3

Solar advocates warned that reducing credits could slow California's transition to renewable energy

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from L.A. Times Studios, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of L.A. Times Studios and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.