As the temperature rises during these summer months, so does the risk of wildfires. On today’s podcast, we begin a three-part conversation on wildland urban interface (WUI) fires with subject matter experts Andrew “Rat” Rateaver, Gregg Bird, and John Dean. In this episode, they discuss WUI fires in the larger context of wildfires, contributing factors to the growing frequency and severity of wildfires, the challenges communities and responders face when dealing with these fires, and more.

The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Today’s podcast is another interview with one of our incredible subject matter experts. In this episode, Kelly Hamilton discusses his over 20-year career with LSU NCBRT/ACE; how his different life and work experiences have shaped his worldview; his philosophy on topics like instructing, education, and retirement; and more

Today’s podcast is the final in our three- part series on contemporary challenges facing faith-based organizations with guests Rob Allen and Mark DuPont. In this last episode, we talk about unique challenges that faith-based organizations face when responding to threats, including the challenge of resource limitations, tools that are available for faith organizations, the balance between security and openness, cultural and religious sensitivities, and more.

This is the second episode in our three-part series on contemporary challenges facing faith-based organizations with guests Rob Allen and Mark DuPont. Today, we discuss current issues and trends in threats to faith-based institutions, including how organizations can protect themselves in an increasingly digital world, how organizations are adapting their community engagement, and how faith-based organizations can work together to enhance safety and security.

The third and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, July 2nd.

Today’s episode is the first in a three-part series on the threats facing faith-based organizations with guests and subject matter experts Rob Allen and Mark DuPont. In this episode, we discuss the unique vulnerabilities of faith-based organizations, the most common threats facing face-based institutions, motivations behind attacks on faith organizations, and more.

The second episode in this series will air on Tuesday, June 25th.

On today’s episode of the podcast, we talk with LSU NCBRT/ACE instructor and subject matter expert Roy Bethge about his leadership experience. We discuss what leadership means to Roy, lessons he’s learned throughout his career, how other leaders in his life have influenced him, and more.

Roy's Recommended Reading on Leadership:

Gus Lee - Courage: The Backbone of Leadership

Brene Brow - Daring Greatly

Daniel Goleman - Leadership: The Power of Emotional Intelligence

Stanley McChrystal -Team of Teams

Today’s podcast is the second in our two-part series on the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in cattle with subject matter expert and New Mexico Director/Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. In today’s episode, we discuss the implications of this outbreak, including what is known and unknown about the disease, next step for farmers and officials, the importance of industry collaboration, and lessons learned

On today’s podcast, we’re starting a two-part series on the recent outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in cattle with subject matter expert and New Mexico Director/Secretary of Agriculture Jeff Witte. In this first episode, we discuss what HPAI is and how it spreads, implications for the food supply, how federal, state and local agencies work together during these crises, and more.

The second and final episode in this series will air on Tuesday, June 4th.

Today’s podcast episode features another LSU NCBRT/ACE instructor spotlight. Today, Mark DuPont discusses both his career and life experience, how he got involved with NCBRT, and his philosophy as an instructor.

Our next series, a two-part series looking at the impact of Avian Flu in livestock, will begin airing on Tuesday, May 28th

This podcast is the final in our three-part series on the incel community with subject matter expert Bruce Quinn. Today, we discuss strategies for intervention and mitigation with incel groups. Topics include warning signs for family and friends to look out for, intervention tips, and how to build a support network