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Destination Disaster
by Devin Carney
Destination Disaster is a weekly episodic podcast that reviews past, present and future disasters in the United States and how those impacts have shaped policies and increased public awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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The State of Public Health in the United States
This week, we discuss the current state of public health in the United States and the risk of a highly virulent strain of influenza that could result in a 50% mortality rate if left unmanaged. Sources: CDC Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report (FluView) – Provides up-to-date data on influenza...
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Hurricane Milton's Catastrophic Impact
This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Milton had in the Northern portions of Mexico, and throughout the state of Florida. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for an episode? Email us!...
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Hurricane Helene's Catastrophic Impact
Welcome Back! This week, we're discussing the catastrophic impact that Hurricane Helene had on the Appalachian portions of America. Death, destruction, and misinformation plagued this response. Consider Joining the Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/DestinationDisaster/membership Have an idea for…
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Quick Show Update
Quick update on the reason for the shows hiatus. New episodes return November 1st, 2024. Instagram: @destination.disaster Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Special Episode - Project 2025 and the Destruction of Federal Emergency Management
On this special episode, we sit down and read through the treasonous manifesto that is Project 2025. We look at key portions that will result in the dismantling of FEMA, NOAA, and the CDC should a new conservative administration win the next election. This project does not die with the election…
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EMP Attack - Day 2 - Week 3
This week, we're going to follow the survivors as they navigate the second day, up to three weeks post-disaster. Communities are beginning to grow and adapt to the new society that has emerged following Russia's attack on the United States. Be sure to tune in to the next episode where we move…
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EMP Attack - The Initial Response
Episode 2 tracks the first 24 hours of the initial response by the United States government, military, and individuals. With the United States in shock, partner nations are ramping up support and activating their militaries to respond to what could potentially lead to World War III. Stay tuned as...
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EMP Attack - Hour 0 to 24
Welcome back to a new season! This season we're following a narrative driven story of an attack against the United States using an Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP) weapon. Episode 1 tracks the first 24 hours of the largest military attack against the United States and outlines how it will immediately...
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EP68 - The Texas City Industrial Accident
This week, we're discussing the Texas City Industrial Accident. This disaster is considered the worst industrial accident in United States history. With over 600 dead, 5,000 injured, and over $1 billion dollars in property damage, justice wouldn't come soon enough. I want to thank you all for...
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Episode 67 - The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
This week, we're discussing the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire, the deadliest industrial accident to occur in the United States. 146 employees would lose their lives as a result of abysmal working conditions and locked exits, culminating in a perfect storm, ripe for death. Consider Joining the...
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Episode 66 - The Monongah Coal Mine Disaster
This week, we're discussing the Monongah Coal Mine Disaster, the worst mining disaster in United States history. 86% of miners in the mine that day would immediately die during the explosion or in the hours after, exposed to toxic gasses. Consider Joining the Patreon!...
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Episode 65 - The 2011 Tohoku Earthquake and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster
This week, we're discussing the2011 Tohoku Earthquake and subsequent nuclear disaster that would occur at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. A magnitude 9 earthquake would strike the island nation, bringing with it tsunami of up to 133 feet in height and washing away entire towns. These very same...
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Episode 64 - The Dust Bowl
This week, we're discussing the Dust Bowl, a particularly depressing decade for all living in the United States. Persistent drought, worldwide conflict, and abusive farming practices would lead to desolate lands. As heavy winds whipped across this very flat portion of the country, mile-high dust...
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Episode 63 - The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
This week, we're discussing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill and resulting environmental impacts this disaster caused. Over 4 million barrels of oil would leak over nearly 90 days, covering over 1,000 miles of gulf coastline. Even worse, while the cleanup was successful, a vast majority of the...
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Episode 62 - The Bhopal Disaster
This week, we're going to take another look at the Bhopal Industrial Accident. This disaster is regarded as the worst environmental disaster in recorded history. In the immediate aftermath of the disaster, a toxic cloud of Methyl Isocyanate would kill over 3,000 and that number would only…
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Episode 61 - The Chernobyl Disaster
Welcome back to a new season! This week, we're discussing the Chernobyl Disaster and the events that led up to the worst nuclear disaster in humans history. If you enjoy the episode and show overall, please be sure to leave a like and a rating as this goes a long way to increase the visibility of...
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Episode 60 - The Israel - Palestine War Special
On the season finale, we're discussing the recent conflict that has occurred as a result of Hamas' incursion into Israel, murdering innocent civilians in the process. While both sides of the war are not innocent by any means, this conflict shows how quickly a conflict can evolve and how the lives...
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Episode 59 - The Herat, Afghanistan Earthquakes
On this episode, we discuss the recent earthquakes that struck Afghanistan, leading to over one-thousand deaths and thousands more injuries. Is the country prepared for future earthquakes or does more need to be done? Listen here! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!...
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Episode 58 - The Marrakech - Safi Earthquake
On this episode, we're discussing the Marrakech - Safi Earthquake that occurred in early September. The Moroccan government has made strides in recent years to be able to effectively respond. Listen here and see why I believe Morocco will become a model for other developing nations and how to...
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Episode 57 - The Maui Wildfires, China Flooding, & Libya Flooding
This week, we're discussing the Maui Wildfires, Flooding that occurred in China & Libya as a result of historic storms impacting these areas. Please be sure to leave a like if you enjoyed the episode and share it with those around you! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!...
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Episode 56 - The Aftermath
This week, we're discussing the aftermath of the Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack from Episode 55. Please be sure to leave a like and follow the show if you enjoyed this weeks episode! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it! [email protected] Follow the Show!...
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Episode 55 - Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attack
This week, we're discussing Complex Coordinated Terrorist Attacks and the risk they cause. If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to drop a like and follow for more! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it! [email protected] Follow the Show!...
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Episode 54 - Deadly Asteroid Impact
This week, we're discussing the potential for an asteroid impact and what deflection measures could resemble. This episode is a bit more on the fictional side this week as I am currently battling a sinus infection, so apologies for some of the wonky audio! Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!...
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Episode 53 - Hurricane Katrina
This week, we're discussing Hurricane Katrina and the inept Federal response that would ultimately lead to delayed evacuations, 1,400 deaths, and thousands left scrambling to survive. **Trigger Warning, this episode does have some distressing content.** Have an Idea for an Episode? Submit it!...
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Episode 52 - The Somali Civil War
This week, we're discussing the Somali Civil War, the deployment and failure of the United Nations missions, and the subsequent human-rights abuses that would come to light following investigations and reports released by several humanitarian aid groups in Somalia at this time. Be sure to leave a...
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Episode 51 - The Horn of Africa Food Crisis
Welcome to season 4 of Destination Disaster! This week, we're discussing the Horn of Africa Food Crisis. Nearly 30 million people are facing acute food insecurity due to global conflict, COVID19, and climate change. This could be our future if we continue to think and act as an individual. If you...
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50th Episode Special - EMP Attack
In honor of the 50th episode here on Destination Disaster, I've decided to discuss a more fictional disaster, one that involves an EMP attack over the Eastern Portion of the United States. The risk of this is low, but never zero and preparations should always be underway. How drastically would…
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Episode 49 - Hurricane Ian
Thanks for listening this week! This week we are covering the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Ian. This impact would cause over $100 billion in property damage and cause over 160 deaths. To this very day, residents and communities continue to recover from the storms impact last year. Show Merch:...
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Current Events 103 - Mississippi Tornado Outbreak, Philadelphia Water, and Nashville Mass Shooting
Thanks for listening this week! We are discussing the tornado outbreak that occurred throughout Alabama and Mississippi, the dam failure in Central Georgia, and another mass shooting that has occurred in Nashville, Tennessee. Be sure to leave a like and a rating if you enjoy the content! Show...
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EP47 - The 2023 East Palestine Train Derailment
This week, we're discussing the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment. We dive into the preliminary findings of the accident, the dangerous chemicals spilled in the accident and the potential repercussions of this accident. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/ Follow the Show!...
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The Ukraine War - One Year Later
Well, we've reached a startling milestone in the war within Ukraine - we've officially reached the one year mark. This episode covers some key figures such as deaths, injuries, and infrastructure destruction. This war has become one of the largest humanitarian disasters that the world is…
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Current Events 102 - The Ohio-Pennsylvania Train Derailment & The Turkey-Syria Earthquake
Thanks for listening this week! We are discussing the Ohio-Pennsylvania Train Derailment and the associated affects and the devastating earthquake that impacted Turkey and Syria. The government response to the earthquake can be best described as lackluster. Over 40,000 have died as a result of...
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Episode 46 - The 1883 Krakatoa Eruption
This week, we're discussing the 1883 Krakatoa eruption. This volcanic eruption was so violent that the sound produced was the loudest ever heard in history and traveled a terrifyingly fascinating distance of 3,000 miles to the south Pacific islands. Over 100,000 are estimated to have lost their...
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Current Events 101 - The Mass Shooting Epidemic
Welcome back to Current Events, after a long hiatus and a hellish workload - I've decided to come back out with Current Events episodes. These smaller episodes allow me to provide content to you guys, while being able to take my time and work on the feature-length episodes for the podcast. This...
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Episode 45 - The Dangers of Flooding
Thanks for listening! Due to the historic flooding currently occurring throughout California right now, I thought it was a great time to review the dangers of flooding, the risks, and how to prevent yourself from becoming a statistic. Show Merch: https://destinationdisaster.company.site/ Follow…
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Episode 44 - The Domestic Terror Threat in the United States
Thanks for listening this week! This week, we're discussing the Domestic Terror threat and its escalation in recent years. At present, the FBI views White Supremacy as the top threat here in the country. Those very same groups have shown the ability to plan, communicate, and perpetrate attacks…
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Episode 43 - The San Andreas Fault Earthquake
This week, we're discussing the risk of rupture of the San Andreas Fault throughout the state of California. The damage would be immeasurable, and loss of life unbelievable. This is the final episode for the year and the show will return on January 8, 2023. Thank you all for continuing to listen…
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Episode 42 - The I-35W Bridge Collapse
This week, we're discussing the I-35W bridge collapse that occurred in Minneapolis, Minnesota back in 2007. This episode explores the true risk of allowing aging infrastructure to exist in a state of failure. Bridge 9340 was rated structurally deficient in three separate reports, yet was allowed…
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Episode 41 - 2021 Texas Winter Storm & Power Crisis
What do you get when incompetent leadership and a fragile energy grid meet? A catastrophic failure of the power grid, duh! This week, on the first episode of Season 4, we're discussing the major winter storm that affected Texas in February 2021. If you enjoy the show, be sure to rate it five…
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Episode 40 - Halloween Special!
This is it! The annual Destination Disaster Halloween special. This year, we're going to take a look at what a zombie virus would resemble spreading around the world. From government cover-ups to anti-mask music festivals, this episode has something everyone will love. Following this episode, the...
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Episode 39 - The 2022 Uganda Ebola Virus Outbreak
This week we take a look at the current Ebola Virus outbreak occurring in Uganda. While currently still relatively small in size, this outbreak has been identified as involving the Sudan strain of Ebola, which currently does not have an approved vaccine nor pharmaceuticals to treat. Thanks for...
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Episode 38 - The Ukraine War Update
Thanks for listening this week and apologies for my pronunciation of the cities, towns, and names of the Ukrainian and Russian topics. This week, we are reviewing the Ukraine War since there have been several updates including renewed counter-offensives from Ukraine that has led to territory...
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Episode 37 - The Port of Beirut Explosion
This week, we discuss the Port of Beirut explosion that is the larges non-nuclear blast we have experienced in the modern world. This explosion, while still under investigation is believed to have been more violent due to the ammonium nitrate being stored in a decrepit warehouse.... next to...
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Episode 36 - Biological Warfare Redux!
This week, we discuss the case of Biological Warfare throughout history. It is an implement of war that is as deadly on the battlefield as it is in the general population. These attacks are lethal and effective when used and can quickly overwhelm even the most modern forces. If you enjoyed this...
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Episode 35 - The Next Pandemic
This week, we review our preparedness for the next pandemic by review one of the deadliest in recent times. We compare our response to COVID-19 to that of the 1918 Influenza Outbreak. During the early 1900's, medicine didn't exist to treat these viruses, and only supportive care existed. As we…
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Episode 34 - Nuclear Weapon Attack
We've done it, we've officially reached 1 year of Destination Disaster! Thank you to all of those who stuck by and continue to support this show to this very day. Without you guys, we couldn't have done it. This week, I decided to put together an episode that I've wanted to cover since starting…
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Current Events 15!
Welcome back to Current Events! Below are the show notes for the news sources for further information if you'd like to read the articles. Sources: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2022-08-05/frances-going-through-its-most-severe-drought-ever-pm-says...
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Episode 33 - The 1964 Great Alaskan Earthquake
This week, we're discussing the strongest recorded earthquake in American history, and the second strongest recorded earthquake in world history. The 1964 "Good Friday" earthquake would shake, destroy, and level cities and towns for nearly five minutes, leaving little in its wake. Following the...
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Episode 32 - Solar Storms!
This week, we are discussing Solar Storms and their damaging effects they can have on the Earth. Twice in recorded history have these storms caused massive damage to communications and power grids. As our society continues to advance, are we ready to deal with the eventuality that we could wind…
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Episode 31 - Hurricane Agnes 50 Years Later
Welcome back to the new season of Destination Disaster! This week, we are discussing the catastrophic impact of Hurricane Agnes during the 1972 hurricane season. While her formation wasn't particularly notable, her impacts that stretched from Florida to Canada led to the retirement of the name...
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Destination Disaster is a weekly episodic podcast that reviews past, present and future disasters in the United States and how those impacts have shaped policies and increased public awareness.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Devin Carney
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