Episode 12: Housing, Construction, Insurance and the Realities of Living in an Environment with Natural Disasters (Featuring George Siegal)
Podcast: Remaking Normal with Alexander Freeman | Long Form Conversations on Norms, Culture, SocietyPublished On: Fri Jun 26 2026
Description: In this episode of Remaking Normal, Alexander Freeman sits down with filmmaker, former television journalist, weathercaster, and documentary director George Siegal for an eye-opening conversation about housing, construction, insurance, disaster preparedness, and the realities of living in communities increasingly impacted by hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. George is the director of the documentaries "Built to Last: Buyer Beware" and "The Last House Standing" films that examine how homes are built, why so many fail during disasters, and what homeowners can do to better protect themselves and their families. Before becoming a documentary filmmaker, George spent more than two decades working in television news as a reporter, anchor, and meteorologist, covering major storms and disasters across the United States. His work focuses on exposing systemic problems, presenting facts, and encouraging meaningful conversations about solutions. Together, Alexander and George explore why so many homes continue to be built in vulnerable ways, how insurance companies and policies impact homeowners after disasters, the influence of building codes and industry lobbying, and what consumers need to know before purchasing a home. They also discuss the challenges facing Florida and other disaster-prone regions, the importance of resilient construction, and how individuals can make more informed decisions to protect themselves and their communities. This conversation offers valuable insights for homeowners, renters, policymakers, disability advocates, and anyone concerned about housing, safety, climate resilience, and the future of our communities. Find out more about "Built to Last: Buyer Beware" at movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/kaywco Find out about "The Last House Standing" https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/wNcIq https://movetheworldfilms.gumroad.com/l/wNcIq Downloadable PDF about questions to ask: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TkzZTJ4usVBcude7T7hMT9zv_z1vnlgL/view?usp=sharing https://movetheworldfilms.org@movetheworldfilmsFind out about the documentary *My Own Normal* at myownnormalmovie.com and consider working with Alexander on a feature film by visiting outcast-productions.com. Subscribe to the Outcast Productions LLC YouTube Channel @OUTCASTPRODUCTIONSCo and follow @realalexanderfreeman on InstagramSupport the show
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