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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: LA Tears Down Homeless Man’s 3-Story Treehouse — His Epic Plan to Rebuild “Tree Mansion 2.0”
Description: When 34-year-old Erick’s hand-built, three-story treehouse in South Central Los Angeles went viral for its creativity — complete with a mezzanine, zipline, and bedroom — city officials tore it down.But Erick isn’t giving up. After a decade living on the streets, he’s already designing “Tree Mansion 2.0” with wild new features: a fire pole, trampoline net, camouflaged exterior, and even an “eject-o-seat” for quick escapes.