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