In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines the devastating aftermath of the Lahaina Fire through the lens of governance and emergency management. Drawing from the investigative article "The Most Expensive Report Ever Written," the episode explores how institutional decisions shaped the failure of response systems in Maui.
King analyzes official reports from the Maui Emergency Management Agency, arguing that treating emergency preparedness as a side function has deadly consequences. This episode makes the case for why emergency management must be re-centered as a core function of government.
Listen to uncover the moral and practical stakes of crisis response—and why change is urgently needed.
Show Highlights
[00:51] What happened in Lahaina—and why it matters [01:25] How governance shapes emergency response [03:01] When systems fail: the true cost of neglect [03:52] Making emergency management a priority

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines the devastating aftermath of the Lahaina Fire through the lens of governance and emergency management. Drawing from the investigative article "The Most Expensive Report Ever Written," the episode explores how institutional decisions shaped the failure of response systems in Maui. King analyzes official reports from the Maui Emergency Management Agency, arguing that treating emergency preparedness as a side function has deadly consequences. This episode makes the case for why emergency management must be re-centered as a core function of government. Listen to uncover the moral and practical stakes of crisis response—and why change is urgently needed. Show Highlights [00:51] What happened in Lahaina—and why it matters [01:25] How governance shapes emergency response [03:01] When systems fail: the true cost of neglect [03:52] Making emergency management a priority

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines the devastating aftermath of the Lahaina Fire through the lens of governance and emergency management. Drawing from the investigative article "The Most Expensive Report Ever Written," the episode explores how institutional decisions shaped the failure of response systems in Maui.
King analyzes official reports from the Maui Emergency Management Agency, arguing that treating emergency preparedness as a side function has deadly consequences. This episode makes the case for why emergency management must be re-centered as a core function of government.
Listen to uncover the moral and practical stakes of crisis response—and why change is urgently needed.
Show Highlights
[00:51] What happened in Lahaina—and why it matters [01:25] How governance shapes emergency response [03:01] When systems fail: the true cost of neglect [03:52] Making emergency management a priority

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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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