Crisis Lab

FEMA's workforce is being cut. The primary federal mitigation grant has been canceled. State disaster reimbursements have been frozen. Track these separately and they look like the usual policy disputes and budget fights. Track them together and the si...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King opens with a question most emergency managers haven't been asked: what if someone is actively working to make your disaster worse? Not by intensifying the physical impact, but by flooding the in...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King opens with a scenario every emergency manager recognizes: an evacuation order goes out, every protocol is followed, every system is activated, and people don't move. What it reveals: trust is in...

In the Season 5 premiere, host Kyle King asks one question: what should we have been paying attention to? A blackout in Berlin, a fatal train collision in Spain, and the systematic destruction of Ukraine's power grid all point to the same pattern. The ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King speaks with Tom Sivak, Chief Emergency Manager at Emergency Management One, about the fundamental shift in the crisis management profession from a knowledge economy to an allocation economy. Wha...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Brenden Winder (Christchurch City Council). They dissect the fourteen year recovery journey following the Christchurch earthquakes. What it reveals: the dangerous illusion of shor...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines Sweden's transformation from traditional emergency management to integrated security governance. What it reveals: the gray zone reality facing emergency management professionals across ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines how gray zone operations are fundamentally reshaping civilian crisis management across Europe. Kyle walks through Russian drone incursions over Poland, GPS jamming affecting hundreds of...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King takes a hard look at the internal fractures forming within the emergency management community. Kyle reflects on how recent disasters and public criticism have brought long-standing issues to the...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with emergency preparedness leader Toni Hauser to examine how the future of emergency management is being shaped by shifting influence, community leadership, and professional developme...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King breaks down the professional development paradox in emergency management. As challenges grow more complex and interdependent, senior leaders are often stuck between outdated training models and ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with maritime operations expert James Merten to explore how global trade depends on a fragile and often invisible system: ocean shipping. From cargo delays and cyberattacks to major po...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King introduces the “velocity of crisis”—a powerful yet overlooked concept in emergency management. As disasters escalate faster and ripple through interconnected systems, our current response models...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, Kyle King unpacks the “Resilience Paradox”—why we expect people to be self-reliant during emergencies while tolerating fragile infrastructure. Triggered by the mass blackout across Spain and Portugal, Kyle exa...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, Kyle King challenges the core assumptions of American emergency management. He contrasts FEMA’s focus on efficiency with Europe’s emphasis on survival, revealing why traditional measures like response time and...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, Kyle King shows how growing disaster aid has weakened emergency management. He traces FEMA’s move from a coordination role to a relief fund handler, points out the costs of grant-driven processes, and makes th...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King challenges us to rethink everything we thought we knew about emergency management. Rather than layering on new frameworks after each disaster, Kyle argues for the courage to admit we don’t have ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King dives into insights from a House subcommittee hearing on FEMA’s future. He critiques the reliance on outdated institutional models amid today’s accelerating, interconnected crises—what experts l...

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. Qu...

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," t...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Rick Fernandez, an expert in emergency management, humanitarian aid, and international police assistance. Rick brings extensive experience from his work at the U.S. Department of ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Dr. Jim Wilson and Sharon Parrillo, two leading experts in health security and infection prevention. Dr. Wilson, a health security specialist focused on early warning systems for ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Nathan Gross, a public health and emergency management expert who has led major crisis responses at the CDC—including the Marburg Virus Disease task force and large-scale pandemic...

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 ...

In the season finale of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King reviews the defining events of 2024, including the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, China's gray zone tactics toward Taiwan, record-breaking climate disasters, and the rise of...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King continues his insightful discussion with Todd DeVoe, a leading voice in emergency management. This is Part 2 of the two-part series delving into the critical need to rethink strategies in disast...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King catches up with Todd DeVoe, a seasoned emergency management professional, on what’s been happening in the field of disaster preparedness and community resilience. This is Part 1 of a two-part se...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Sophia Klewer, the COO of PREVENCY and an expert in crisis management simulations. Kyle and Sophia discuss why crisis simulations are essential, showing how these exercises help o...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King explores disaster diplomacy, highlighting the inaugural World Fire Congress held in Washington D.C. in May 2024. Guests Lamar González- Medlock, an emergency manager, and Lee Howell, a chief fir...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Lorraine Schneider, Chief Operating Officer of the Resiliency Initiative and an expert in crisis management and emergency preparedness. Kyle and Lorraine discuss the challenges faced ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Dr. Roman Tandlich, a seasoned expert in public health, water and sanitation, and disaster ethics. Kyle and Roman explore the moral principles that guide actions and decisions during ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Alex Fullick, an expert in business continuity planning and the Founder and Managing Director of Stone Road Inc. In the first part of our discussion, hosted on the 'Preparing for the ...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Kristin Demoranville, an expert in security risk resilience for the food sector, and the Founder and CEO of AnzenSage. Kyle and Kristin delve into the practical aspects of ensuring re...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Dr. Rade Rajkovchevski, a seasoned professional in civil protection, humanitarian action, and disaster preparedness and resilience. Kyle and Rade discuss how the European Union (EU) a...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Patrick Marchman, principal of K.M. Sustainability and an expert in climate adaptation, resilience, and hazard mitigation planning. Kyle and Patrick discuss climate migration and mana...

In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Aaron Marks, founder and principal of One Thirty Nine Consulting and an expert in consequence management, civil-military coordination, and crisis planning in emergency management. Kyl...

In this episode of Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Mr. Robert Fagan, a retired Colonel from the U.S. Army and an expert in public health, emergency preparedness, and disaster response. They dissect the intricate differences between leader...

Are you a seasoned professional in crisis management, public safety, or business continuity looking to navigate the complexities of your field? "Crisis Lab" is your guide and ally in this journey. We understand that the world of emergency response is c...

In this episode of Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Mr. Vitālijs Rakstiņš to explore the complex concept of resilience, with a special emphasis on security and defense, and a particular focus on the Russo-Ukrainian War. The conversatio...

In the debut episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host and founder Kyle King introduces a pioneering peer-to-peer platform focused on revolutionizing crisis management education. Explore the challenges within today's dynamic crisis landscape and the impo...

In this episode of the Crisis Conflict Emergency Management podcast, host Kyle King reflects on the lessons learned in 2023 and the future of crisis and emergency management. Join us as we delve into the evolving landscape of crisis and emergency manag...

In this episode of the Crisis Conflict Emergency Management podcast, host Kyle King interviews Brendan Monahan, the Head of US Resilience and Business Continuity Program for a major global pharmaceutical company. Together, they discuss crisis managemen...

In this episode of the Crisis Conflict Emergency Management podcast, host Kyle King interviews Dr. Stuart Meyers, the CEO of Operations Tactics International and an expert in SWAT operations and incident command. They share insights into effective lead...

In this episode of the Crisis Conflict Emergency Management podcast, host Kyle King interviews Tim Lannan, former head of the Euro-Atlantic Disaster Response Coordination Centre (EADRCC) within NATO. They delve deep into the intricate landscape of civi...

In this episode of the Crisis. Conflict. Emergency Management. podcast, host Kyle King interviews emergency manager Jorge Rodriguez. They discuss the complexities of mass migration, its impact on emergency services, and unique challenges it presents. J...

In this episode of the Crisis Conflict Emergency Management podcast, host Kyle King interviews Professor Dewald van Niekerk, an expert in disaster risk and governance based in Africa. They explore African disaster risk governance, addressing challenges...

In this episode of the Crisis Conflict Emergency Management podcast, host Kyle King interviews Professor Daniel Aldrich, an expert in social capital and disaster recovery. They delve into various aspects of building resilient communities and the role o...

In this episode, host Kyle King sits down with Dr. Ilan Kelman as he shares his insights on disaster diplomacy, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development. Dr. Kelman is a Professor of Disasters and Health at University College London, England and a...

In this podcast episode, host Kyle King sits down with Professor Rajib Shaw to discuss the intersection of climate change and disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Asia. Professor Shaw is a distinguished professor in the Graduate School of Media and Governa...

In this episode, Kyle King and Aaron Marks discuss the role of governance in emergency and crisis management, including defining resilience and preparedness, the changing environment and risk factors, and the challenges of communicating and educating t...