In this first episode of season 4, the Crisis Lab Podcast looks at crisis management and emergency response. Host Kyle King talks about the need for a new emergency management system as disasters become more frequent and severe.
From the case study of the Los Angeles fires to the problems in FEMA, this episode explains why our current system is failing and what we can do to build resilience for the future.
Listen for insights from emergency planners, intelligence insiders, and strategists who share ways to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises.
Show Highlights
[01:43] The future of emergency management in America [02:26] Governance failures and systemic vulnerabilities [03:34] The collapse of emergency management systems [04:34] Historical context and modern challenges [07:34] Universal principles of emergency management [10:58] Building a new framework for crisis response

In this first episode of season 4, the Crisis Lab Podcast looks at crisis management and emergency response. Host Kyle King talks about the need for a new emergency management system as disasters become more frequent and severe. From the case study of the Los Angeles fires to the problems in FEMA, this episode explains why our current system is failing and what we can do to build resilience for the future. Listen for insights from emergency planners, intelligence insiders, and strategists who share ways to prepare for, respond to, and recover from crises. Show Highlights [01:43] The future of emergency management in America [02:26] Governance failures and systemic vulnerabilities [03:34] The collapse of emergency management systems [04:34] Historical context and modern challenges [07:34] Universal principles of emergency management [10:58] Building a new framework for crisis response

The End of Emergency Management (as we know it) with Host Kyle King

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The Crisis Lab Podcast serves senior professionals ready to transform domain expertise into strategic influence. Each episode bridges critical intersections where today's most consequential crisis management insights emerge—between military and humanitarian perspectives, government and private sector approaches, technical knowledge and policy impact.

Our conversations go beyond tactical solutions to address the questions that experienced professionals actually face:

- How do you adapt established frameworks when crises refuse to respect traditional boundaries?

- Where are the opportunities to shape policy rather than simply implement it?

- What approaches work when complex challenges cascade across interconnected systems?


Hosted by crisis management veterans who understand the difference between theoretical frameworks and real-world application, each episode features decision-makers who have led through the world's most challenging crisis scenarios. These aren't academic discussions—they're strategic conversations that help you expand your influence beyond technical knowledge.

The Crisis Lab Podcast connects you with a community of 20,000+ senior professionals actively shaping how organizations and nations prepare for and respond to emerging threats. These relationships create opportunities that technical expertise alone cannot unlock.

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When Crisis Management Requires More Than Expertise Alone The Crisis Lab Podcast serves senior professionals ready to transform domain expertise into strategic influence. Each episode bridges critical intersections where today's most consequential crisis management insights emerge—between military and humanitarian perspectives, government and private sector approaches, technical knowledge and policy impact. Our conversations go beyond tactical solutions to address the questions that experienced professionals actually face: - How do you adapt established frameworks when crises refuse to respect traditional boundaries? - Where are the opportunities to shape policy rather than simply implement it? - What approaches work when complex challenges cascade across interconnected systems? Hosted by crisis management veterans who understand the difference between theoretical frameworks and real-world application, each episode features decision-makers who have led through the world's most challenging crisis scenarios. These aren't academic discussions—they're strategic conversations that help you expand your influence beyond technical knowledge. The Crisis Lab Podcast connects you with a community of 20,000+ senior professionals actively shaping how organizations and nations prepare for and respond to emerging threats. These relationships create opportunities that technical expertise alone cannot unlock. Subscribe to join the conversations that matter at the highest levels of crisis management, policy, and strategic resilience.

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