The Crisis Files

Hello, 2025!! Sure to serve up plenty of twists and turns. Is AI our ticket to the future or a one-way trip to disaster? Host Roshini Rajkumar and Crisis Squad members Jen Hellman and Steve Silton share predictions for the quarter century mark. Steve sees innovation facelifts for downtowns and an interesting battle with the NFL, among other hot takes. Find out why Jen cautions to not get caught in your own echo chamber. Roshini shares why neurodiversity narratives will ascend and a gender reckoning may descend. Plus, so much more for a can't miss Case File. The entire team at The Crisis Files wishes you a thought-provoking, productive, and magical year.

In a Case File like no other, host Roshini Rajkumar sits down with the insightful and colorful Paul Allen–voice of the Minnesota Vikings Radio Network and Canterbury Park. For a guy who is unmatched on play-by-play over the airwaves, this conversation serves up plenty of moments you'll want to replay. Roshini gets personal with Paul about his dedication to his faith and Jesus. Find out how he discovered his true meaning in his fifties, what he says about his own win-loss record, plus an unexpected backstory that took Roshini by surprise. This one's our gift to you with ah-hah moments and laughs from a guy more widely known for football and horse racing.

Humans are naturally risk-averse, but what if we could transcend our fears and embrace uncertainty? As head of strategic advisory for 2Secure, Dominic Bowen explains: where there is risk, there is also opportunity. He joins host Roshini Rajkumar on The Crisis Files to explain how to position yourself for future uncertainty and why we lack the ability to see risk while we are in crisis. Learn how risk management principles Bowen uses to help people in war zones can even be applied to your everyday life, from planning a vacation to securing your financial future. They explore the best time to plan for risk mitigation, the multifaceted influence of AI in risk management and the art of overcoming fear and capitalizing on opportunities.

A year filled with scandals and crises! From airline mishaps and executive gaffes to a nail-biting election, 2024 was a whirlwind that captured our attention and held us captive on various levels. Host Roshini Rajkumar chats with Crisis Squad members Jen Hellman and Steve Silton to make sense of it all. Together, they dissect the year's biggest faux pas, including Elon Musk’s antics; the airline industry’s technology and mechanical fails; and Disney's rollercoaster ride of leadership changes. Find out why these crisis and legal pros say you can learn from the mistakes of scandals past to uncover future steps to turn any misstep into an opportunity.

Is inflation finally under control? Will the stock market boom or bust? To buy or not to buy a house? Answering these financial questions is crucial for securing your family's and business's future, especially as the calendar changes from one year to the next. Host Roshini Rajkumar asks Huntington Bank regional president Michael Maeser to unravel the complexities of financial planning – no matter the time of year. Learn how to maximize your savings with HSAs and 401(k)s, build an emergency fund, and decide if a financial advisor can help you reach your goals. Plus, Mike shares his own best and worst financial decisions. His answers might surprise you.

We’re all wired differently. No surprise our relationships can be complex, challenging, and sometimes toxic. How do we navigate our differences to build stronger connections? What are healthy boundaries for friends, family and romances? When is it time to walk away or double down on a troubled relationship? Host Roshini Rajkumar welcomes psychologist and author Dr. Karin Anderson Abrell to explore the fundamentals of healthy relationships. Learn how childhood lessons often guide our adult relationships. Plus, find out Dr Karin's 3 key principles to guide ANY relationship. Learn how to use them in your day-to-day and during sometimes stressful family gatherings.

Like a living organism, an organization needs to be healthy to thrive. Anonymous surveys and a dedicated complaints hotline are powerful tools — much like a regular checkup with the doctor. By actively listening to employee feedback, businesses can identify issues early, address them proactively, and prevent irritations from turning into full-blown crises. Attorney and Lumen Worldwide Endeavors CEO Lisa Beth Lentini Walker joins host Roshini Rajkumar to share specific compliance, governance, and ethics angles on workplace narratives. Find out how to harness employee feedback to create a healthier, happier, and more resilient company.

Anxious? Stressed? A queasy knot in your stomach? That gut feeling isn't just a metaphor. It's a real physiological response, influenced by your vagus nerve – the bridge between your brain and digestive system. Join host Roshini Rajkumar as she sits down with Jamie Martin, Editor-in-Chief of Experience Life Magazine, to explore the science behind the body's largest cranial nerve and how you can harness it to reduce stress. Learn tricks to calm your vagus nerve and take control of your physical and mental health.

Baking cookies, wrapping presents, attending parties, sending out a million cards – the holiday whirlwind can feel like a never-ending sprint! But what's the fun if we lose our holiday cheer? Chief Business Development and Marketing Officer for Mall of America Jill Renslow shares insider tips to keep you jolly and sane with host Roshini Rajkumar. From new tech that helps you stay organized to self-gifting time to relax and recharge, they've got the ultimate guide to surviving and thriving. Plus, learn how to use these tips year-round for connecting with loved ones and making any celebration more meaningful.

As we become adults, it’s easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of deadlines, responsibilities, and expectations. The relentless pace of modern life can smother our creativity and spirit. Why can't adulthood be filled with a sense of wonder and joy? Bird enthusiast and author Heather Boschke joins host Roshini Rajkumar to share her story of reclamation. Heather's childhood hobby of drawing and her lifelong love of birds helped her locate her inner GPS – some call it joy. Learn how to give yourself permission to play, unlock your inner child, and harness your own “flow” to unlock wins you might not even imagine.