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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Quin Lucie, a legal expert and former FEMA official with deep experience in national security and emergency management. Together, they explore the often-overlooked origins of FEMA. Quin reveals the agency’s roots in wartime mobilization and civil defense, offering a stark contrast to its modern disaster relief role. They examine how historical frameworks could inform today’s response to complex crises—ranging from pandemics to geopolitical threats. This episode is a deep dive into FEMA’s evolving mission, the intersection of policy and preparedness, and whether the U.S. needs to rethink its emergency management architecture.
Show Highlights:
[01:07] FEMA's wartime mobilization roots
[02:21] Quin Lucie's insights on FEMA's history
[11:17] FEMA's transition to disaster relief
[17:03] The modern FEMA and its challenges
[25:13] The future of FEMA: emergency management vs. disaster relief
[36:06] Policy implications and the path forward for FEMA
Connect with Quin Lucie
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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Quin Lucie, a legal expert and former FEMA official with deep experience in national security and emergency management. Together, they explore the often-overlooked origins of FEMA. Quin reveals the agency’s roots in wartime mobilization and civil defense, offering a stark contrast to its modern disaster relief role. They examine how historical frameworks could inform today’s response to complex crises—ranging from pandemics to geopolitical threats. This episode is a deep dive into FEMA’s evolving mission, the intersection of policy and preparedness, and whether the U.S. needs to rethink its emergency management architecture.
Show Highlights:
[01:07] FEMA's wartime mobilization roots
[02:21] Quin Lucie's insights on FEMA's history
[11:17] FEMA's transition to disaster relief
[17:03] The modern FEMA and its challenges
[25:13] The future of FEMA: emergency management vs. disaster relief
[36:06] Policy implications and the path forward for FEMA
Connect with Quin Lucie

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