Podcasts about emergency response

Reliable emergency medical services require sustained investments in equipment, workforce development, and preparedness. In this episode, ASTHO member and Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Debra Bogen discusses how the state's latest $6.6 million investment in EMS is improving patient care, supporting first responders, and strengthening emergency response across Pennsylvania. Dr. Bogen explains how regional EMS agencies are using new funding to purchase advanced equipment like video laryngoscopes and lift-assist devices, expand training opportunities, and recruit and retain the next generation of EMTs and paramedics. She also highlights how Pennsylvania uses EMS performance data to measure outcomes, improve quality, and identify areas for additional support.Leading Change October 2026DELPH Power of Leadership Micro-Conference

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Crisis and Collaboration: Uniting Under Rome's Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2026-07-17-22-34-01-it Story Transcript:It: Nel cuore di Roma, sotto le antiche strade, si trovava un bunker sotterraneo.En: In the heart of Rome, beneath the ancient streets, there was an underground bunker.It: Lì, Luca conduceva una sessione di addestramento per la preparazione ai disastri.En: There, Luca was conducting a disaster preparedness training session.It: Era luglio, e Ferragosto si avvicinava.En: It was July, and Ferragosto was approaching.It: Le persone già sognavano il sole e il mare, ma qui dentro, l'atmosfera era tesa e seria.En: People were already dreaming of the sun and the sea, but inside here, the atmosphere was tense and serious.It: Luca, il coordinatore d'emergenza, era un uomo pragmatico.En: Luca, the emergency coordinator, was a pragmatic man.It: Aveva perso un familiare in un disastro passato e desiderava che nessun altro provasse quel dolore.En: He had lost a family member in a past disaster and did not want anyone else to experience that pain.It: Si dedicava anima e corpo al suo lavoro.En: He dedicated himself heart and soul to his work.It: Di fronte a lui c'era Giovanna, una giovane tirocinante con un sorriso solare.En: In front of him was Giovanna, a young intern with a sunny smile.It: Lei voleva dimostrare quanto valesse, ma spesso il suo approccio allegro entrava in contrasto con la serietà di Luca.En: She wanted to prove her worth, but often her cheerful approach clashed with Luca's seriousness.It: I muri di cemento del bunker erano ornati di mappe e forniture d'emergenza.En: The concrete walls of the bunker were adorned with maps and emergency supplies.It: Era un ambiente funzionale, senza fronzoli, dove ogni suono rimbombava.En: It was a functional environment, without frills, where every sound echoed.It: Il rumore dei passi dei tirocinanti riempiva l'aria, mentre Luca enumerava le procedure d'emergenza.En: The noise of the interns' footsteps filled the air as Luca enumerated the emergency procedures.It: La sua voce era ferma, quasi come una marcia.En: His voice was steady, almost like a march.It: "Durante un'emergenza, ogni minuto è prezioso," diceva Luca.En: "During an emergency, every minute is precious," Luca would say.It: Voleva veramente imprimere l'importanza della prontezza nei suoi allievi, specialmente in Giovanna, che sembrava avere la testa altrove.En: He truly wanted to impress the importance of readiness on his trainees, especially on Giovanna, who seemed to have her head elsewhere.It: Ma Giovanna aveva un piano.En: But Giovanna had a plan.It: Sapeva che il gruppo aveva bisogno di coesione.En: She knew the group needed cohesion.It: Propose una semplice esercitazione di team-building tra i tirocinanti.En: She proposed a simple team-building exercise among the interns.It: "Se ci conosciamo meglio, lavoreremo meglio insieme," suggerì, con il sorriso che non lasciava mai il suo viso.En: "If we know each other better, we'll work better together," she suggested, with the smile that never left her face.It: Luca decise di prolungare l'orario di addestramento.En: Luca decided to extend the training hours.It: "Dopo il tramonto capirete l'importanza della disciplina," disse.En: "After sunset, you'll understand the importance of discipline," he said.It: Qualcosa nell'oscurità li avrebbe resi più attenti, pensava.En: He thought something in the darkness would make them more attentive.It: Ma Giovanna non si lasciò scoraggiare e organizzò una piccola attività per migliorare la connessione dei partecipanti.En: But Giovanna was undeterred and organized a small activity to improve the connection among the participants.It: Poi arrivò la sorpresa.En: Then came the surprise.It: Un improvviso allarme di pratica inondò il bunker di luci rosse.En: A sudden practice alarm flooded the bunker with red lights.It: Era una simulazione, ma l'effetto fu devastante; alcuni partecipanti entrarono in panico.En: It was a simulation, but the effect was devastating; some participants panicked.It: La confusione regnava, testando l'autorità di Luca e il sangue freddo di Giovanna.En: Confusion reigned, testing Luca's authority and Giovanna's composure.It: Giovanna, ricordando gli esercizi di gruppo, gridò: "In gruppo, come abbiamo fatto prima!En: Giovanna, recalling the group exercises, shouted: "In groups, like we did before!It: Calma, seguite le procedure!"En: Stay calm, follow the procedures!"It: Le sue parole svolsero il ruolo di un'ancora.En: Her words served as an anchor.It: I tirocinanti collaborarono seguendo il piano clarificato prima.En: The interns collaborated, following the plan clarified earlier.It: Quando l'allarme cessò, l'atmosfera del bunker era cambiata.En: When the alarm stopped, the atmosphere in the bunker had changed.It: Lucas avvicinò Giovanna.En: Luca approached Giovanna.It: "Ottima idea quella del team-building," disse, cedendo.En: "Great idea with the team-building," he said, conceding.It: "Hai dimostrato qualcosa di importante oggi."En: "You demonstrated something important today."It: Così, mentre Roma si preparava al festeggiamento di Ferragosto, nel freddo bunker, una nuova comprensione aveva preso forma.En: Thus, while Rome prepared for the Ferragosto celebration, in the cold bunker, a new understanding had taken shape.It: Luca aveva imparato ad apprezzare le abilità interpersonali e Giovanna, con nuova fiducia, aveva guadagnato il rispetto che tanto desiderava.En: Luca had learned to appreciate interpersonal skills, and Giovanna, with newfound confidence, had gained the respect she so desired.It: Nell'oscurità del cemento, era nata una luce di collaborazione e rispetto.En: In the darkness of the concrete, a light of collaboration and respect was born. Vocabulary Words:the bunker: il bunkerthe intern: il tirocinantethe coordinator: il coordinatorepragmatic: pragmaticodisaster: il disastropreparedness: la preparazionethe session: la sessionetense: tesaserious: seriadedicated: dedicavaconcrete: di cementoemergency: d'emergenzathe maps: le mappesupplies: le forniturethe noise: il rumoreechoed: rimbombavaenumerated: enumeravasteady: fermamarch: la marciacohesion: la coesioneteam-building: di team-buildingdiscipline: la disciplinaundeterred: scoraggiatathe darkness: l'oscuritàsudden: improvvisosimulation: la simulazionepanic: il panicoconfusion: la confusioneauthority: l'autoritàcomposure: il sangue freddo

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Hope Amidst the Storm: Heroes in a Tent Hospital Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-07-16-22-34-01-hi Story Transcript:Hi: बिजली की चमक आकाश को रोशन कर रही थी, और मूसलाधार बारिश की आवाज टेंट की छत पर लगातार गूँज रही थी।En: The flash of lightning was illuminating the sky, and the sound of torrential rain was continuously echoing on the tent's roof.Hi: यह एक अस्थायी अस्पताल था, मैदान के एक कोने में बने टेंट में।En: This was a temporary hospital, set up in a tent at the corner of a field.Hi: अनजली, एक समर्पित नर्स, और राज, एक बुद्धिमान डॉक्टर, की टीम इस बिन बुलाए संकट से जूझ रही थी।En: Anjali, a dedicated nurse, and Raj, a wise doctor, were battling this uninvited crisis.Hi: मानसून की बौछारें, जो प्राकृतिक लगता था, अब संकट बन चुकी थीं।En: What seemed like natural monsoon showers had now turned into a calamity.Hi: पानी में फैलने वाली बीमारियों का प्रकोप बढ़ गया था।En: The outbreak of waterborne diseases was increasing.Hi: अस्पताल में मरीजों की कतार लंबी होती जा रही थी, लेकिन चिकित्सा सामग्री की कमी ने हालात बदतर कर दिए थे।En: The line of patients in the hospital was getting longer, but the shortage of medical supplies was worsening the situation.Hi: अनजली चाहती थी कि हर मरीज को समुचित उपचार मिले।En: Anjali wanted every patient to receive proper treatment.Hi: लेकिन संसाधन सीमित थे और समय तेज़ी से बीत रहा था।En: But resources were limited, and time was passing quickly.Hi: कुछ भी नहीं आसान था।En: Nothing was easy.Hi: विशेष रूप से बच्चों और गंभीर रोगियों के लिए उसे प्राथमिकता तय करनी थी।En: She had to prioritize especially for children and serious patients.Hi: वो मरीजों के बीच घूमती रही, एक दर्द भरी मुस्कान के साथ।En: She moved among the patients with a pained smile.Hi: हर चेहरा उसके लिए एक महत्वपूर्ण जीवन था।En: Every face was an important life to her.Hi: राज स्थिति को समझते थे।En: Raj understood the situation.Hi: तनाव उनके चेहरे पर साफ झलक रहा था, पर वे अपनी चिंताओं को अनजली से छुपाते रहे।En: Stress was evident on his face, but he hid his concerns from Anjali.Hi: उन्हें पता था कि एक बड़ी चुनौती सामने खड़ी है।En: He knew a big challenge lay ahead.Hi: फिर, संकट की घड़ी ने दस्तक दी।En: Then, the crisis moment struck.Hi: उनके पास केवल एक ही वायल बचा था जिसे उन्होंने आख़िरी बचा कर रखा था।En: They had only one vial left, which they had kept as a last resort.Hi: यह दवा बच्चों के लिए संजीवनी थी।En: This medicine was a lifesaver for children.Hi: अनजली और राज दोनों ने अपनी-अपनी तर्कशक्ति का इस्तेमाल करते हुए विचारों का आदान-प्रदान किया।En: Anjali and Raj exchanged ideas using their reasoning skills.Hi: "बच्चों को बचाना प्राथमिकता होनी चाहिए," अनजली ने कहा।En: "Saving the children should be a priority," Anjali said.Hi: "लेकिन इस वायल से एक ही बच्चा पूरी तरह ठीक होगा," राज ने गंभीरता से उत्तर दिया।En: "But only one child will fully recover with this vial," Raj replied seriously.Hi: कुछ देर की चर्चा और गहन चिंतन के बाद, उन्होंने एक नया तरीका अपनाया।En: After some discussion and deep contemplation, they adopted a new approach.Hi: वे अंतिम दवा को कई बच्चों में बाँटने का फैसला किया।En: They decided to distribute the final medicine among several children.Hi: अपनी सूझबूझ और एकता से उन्होंने दवाई का मिश्रण तैयार किया, जिसे कम मात्रा में कई बच्चों को दिया जा सकता था।En: With their ingenuity and unity, they prepared a mixture of the medicine that could be given in small amounts to several children.Hi: राज ने पास के सहायता केंद्रों से और सामग्री लाने का वादा किया।En: Raj promised to bring more supplies from nearby aid centers.Hi: दोनों ने मिलकर संकट से विजय पाने का तरीका निकाला।En: Together, they found a way to achieve victory over the crisis.Hi: इस अनुभव ने अनजली को आत्मविश्वास और सहयोग की ताकत का एहसास कराया, जबकि राज ने व्यावहारिकता के साथ-साथ संवेदना का भी मूल्य समझा।En: This experience made Anjali realize the power of confidence and collaboration, while Raj understood the value of practicality along with compassion.Hi: बारिश अब भी जारी थी, परंतु उनके मन में एक नई उम्मीद की किरण चमक रही थी।En: The rain was still ongoing, but a new ray of hope was shining in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:illuminating: रोशन कर रही थीtorrential: मूसलाधारtemporary: अस्थायीdedicated: समर्पितwise: बुद्धिमानcrisis: संकटcalamity: आफतoutbreak: प्रकोपworsening: बदतरproper: समुचितprioritize: प्राथमिकताpained: दर्द भरीstress: तनावchallenge: चुनौतीvial: वायलlifesaver: संजीवनीreasoning: तर्कशक्तिcontemplation: चिंतनingenuity: सूझबूझunity: एकताmixture: मिश्रणaid: सहायताcollaboration: सहयोगcompassion: संवेदनाhope: उम्मीदconfidence: आत्मविश्वासresource: संसाधनechoing: गूँज रही थीsupplies: सामग्रीrecover: ठीक होना

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: From Nurse to Hero: A Summer Picnic's Unexpected Turn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-07-16-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Solen strålade över den stora öppna ängen, där en blandning av familjer och vänner hade samlats för en avslappnad sommarpicknick.En: The sun shone over the large open meadow, where a mix of families and friends had gathered for a relaxed summer picnic.Sv: Doften av nygrillat svävade genom luften medan barnen tjoade och lekte kurragömma bland blommorna.En: The scent of freshly grilled food wafted through the air while the children shouted and played hide and seek among the flowers.Sv: Mitt i allt detta fanns Elin, en engagerad och äventyrlig sjuksköterska som älskade att vara ute i naturen.En: In the midst of it all was Elin, an enthusiastic and adventurous nurse who loved being out in nature.Sv: Elin såg över folkmassan och log.En: Elin looked over the crowd and smiled.Sv: Hon kände sig trygg här, omgiven av skratt och glädje.En: She felt safe here, surrounded by laughter and joy.Sv: Men just när hon fick frid, hörde hon plötsligt ett rop: "Hjälp!En: But just as she found peace, she suddenly heard a shout: "Help!Sv: Hjälp!En: Help!Sv: Viktor har skadat sig!"En: Viktor has hurt himself!"Sv: Elin reagerade omedelbart och rusade mot platsen där ljudet kom ifrån.En: Elin reacted immediately and rushed to the place where the sound came from.Sv: Där låg Viktor, en ung pojke med lockigt hår, och såg orolig ut.En: There lay Viktor, a young boy with curly hair, looking worried.Sv: Bredvid honom var Astrid, hans mamma, nästan tårögd.En: Beside him was Astrid, his mother, almost in tears.Sv: "Jag behöver hjälp.En: "I need help.Sv: Vad ska jag göra?"En: What should I do?"Sv: frågade Astrid med skakig röst.En: asked Astrid with a shaky voice.Sv: Lugnt, men bestämt, sa Elin: "Ta det lugnt.En: Calmly, yet firmly, Elin said: "Take it easy.Sv: Jag är här för att hjälpa."En: I'm here to help."Sv: Även om det inte fanns några traditionella medicinska verktyg till hands, lät Elins utbildning och erfarenhet henne agera snabbt.En: Even though there were no traditional medical tools available, Elin's training and experience allowed her to act quickly.Sv: Hon använde ett stycke ren tyg, som en annan deltagare gav, för att begränsa blödningen på Viktors ben.En: She used a piece of clean cloth, given by another participant, to control the bleeding on Viktor's leg.Sv: Sedan höjde hon foten med hjälp av en picknickkorg för att minska svullnaden.En: Then she elevated his foot with the help of a picnic basket to reduce the swelling.Sv: Medan hon arbetade, pratade hon lugnt med Viktor och Astrid.En: While she worked, she spoke calmly to Viktor and Astrid.Sv: "Det kommer bli bra.En: "It's going to be okay.Sv: Vi måste bara vänta på ambulansen nu."En: We just have to wait for the ambulance now."Sv: Med varje ord blev Astrid mer och mer lugn, och Viktors andning stabiliserade sig.En: With each word, Astrid became calmer and calmer, and Viktor's breathing stabilized.Sv: Snart hörde de sirenerna närma sig, ett ljud av lättnad för alla närvarande.En: Soon, they heard the sirens approaching, a sound of relief for everyone present.Sv: När ambulansen kom, tog de över och Elin kände en våg av lättnad.En: When the ambulance arrived, they took over, and Elin felt a wave of relief.Sv: Astrid omfamnade henne med tårar i ögonen.En: Astrid embraced her with tears in her eyes.Sv: "Tack, Elin.En: "Thank you, Elin.Sv: Du hjälpte oss så mycket."En: You helped us so much."Sv: Elin nickade och log.En: Elin nodded and smiled.Sv: "Det är därför jag är här," svarade hon enkelt, men inombords kände hon en nyfunnen styrka.En: "That's why I'm here," she replied simply, but inside she felt a newfound strength.Sv: När kvällen närmade sig och solen sakta började gå ner, samlades alla åter kring picknickdukarna.En: As evening approached and the sun slowly began to set, everyone gathered once more around the picnic blankets.Sv: Elin satt med sina vänner och kände en ny sorts tillfredsställelse.En: Elin sat with her friends and felt a new kind of satisfaction.Sv: Hon hade alltid trott på sin förmåga att hjälpa andra, men idag hade hon sett sin egen styrka och förmåga blomma utanför sjukhusets trygga väggar.En: She had always believed in her ability to help others, but today she had seen her own strength and ability bloom outside the hospital's safe walls.Sv: Den lilla incidenten hade gett Elin en ny förståelse för sina egna gränser och möjligheter.En: The little incident had given Elin a new understanding of her own limits and possibilities.Sv: Hon insåg att hennes sårbarhet inte var en svaghet, utan en del av hennes styrka.En: She realized that her vulnerability was not a weakness, but a part of her strength.Sv: Det var en oförglömlig dag för alla som var där, och livet gick vidare, rikare av dagens lärdomar och vänskapens värme.En: It was an unforgettable day for everyone who was there, and life went on, enriched by the day's lessons and the warmth of friendship. Vocabulary Words:meadow: änggrilled: grillatwafted: svävadeenthusiastic: engageradadventurous: äventyrligamidst: mitt ishout: ropcurly: lockigtworried: oroligshaky: skakigcalmly: lugntfirmly: bestämtbleeding: blödningswelling: svullnadambulance: ambulanssirens: sirenerrelief: lättnadembrace: omfamningtears: tårarsatisfaction: tillfredsställelsevulnerability: sårbarhetweakness: svaghetunforgettable: oförglömliggathered: samladesshone: stråladeparticipant: deltagareapproached: närmade sigrealized: insåglimits: gränserpossibilities: möjligheter

I participated in another Socratic Debate about the Future of "AI" and XR at Augmented World Expo 2026 with Leslie Shannon, Alvin Graylin, and Louis Rosenberg (you can listen to last year's debate in episode #1611). Shannon and Graylin argued for "AI," whilst Rosenberg and I argued against "AI." In my write-up, I wanted to leave some breadcrumbs to more in-depth, skeptical arguments against "AI" that we didn't have space or time to dig into during the debate, but "some breadcrumbs" ended up being over 30k words, and more like an outline for an entire book. Writing a book isn't on my to-do list at the moment, but disseminating the work researchers, journalists, linguists, and critics of "AI" have done is urgent and necessary, so I'm sharing the results of this deep dive here, in bullet list format. My fellow panelists, Alvin Graylin and Louis Rosenberg, indulged me in extending our debate offline after AWE, pushing me to test my ideas further and demonstrating how and why this is an extremely active field of study with polarizing points of view that often come down to philosophical differences. Clearly, it's just getting started. My objections to "AI" is loosely organized by various themes, but some framing may be helpful in approaching it. My objections to "AI" center around the limitations of LLMs, the consolidation of wealth and power from Hyperscaler companies, and threats from automated decision making systems and surveillance capitalism melded with democratically-backsliding authoritarian governments. I'm including a broad range of critiques spanning the domains of philosophy, technology, sociology, politics, economics, culture, and ethics. I'm coming from the orientation of Process Philosophy & Peircean Semiotics that emphasizes the relational and contextual dimensions that the "AI" field tends to de-emphasize or completely collapse. I see process-relational philosophy as a necessary paradigm shift away from the underpinning philosophies of the "AI" community, which tend to be Functionalism, Naturalism, Computational Theory of Mind, Physicalism, & the TESCREAL bundle. Below you'll find my own process philosophical emergency response to "AI embedded within my curation of excerpts and commentary of primary sources that I'm leaning upon. The AI Con: How to Fight Big Tech's Hype and Create the Future We Want (2025) by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna (also see episode #1563). Bender & Hanna say, "To put it bluntly, 'AI' is a marketing term. It doesn't refer to a coherent set of technologies. Instead, the phrase "artificial intelligence" is deployed when the people building or selling a particular set of technologies will profit from getting others to believe that their technology is similar to humans, able to do things that, in fact, intrinsically require human judgment, perception, or creativity." Emily M. Bender wrote the "Artificial Intelligence" [preprint] (2026, June 25) entry for the Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Science, Technology, and Society. Bender's concluding paragraph gives a great overview of the seven different ways that the idea of "artificial intelligence" operates in the world. She says, "The notion of artificial intelligence is frequently sold as present or near-future and inevitable technology. In fact there is no coherent set of technologies that can serve as the denotation of the phrase, nor do any of the technologies so marketed rise to the fantastical but ill-defined claims of 'AI' is or soon will be. Nonetheless, the idea of artificial intelligence has been extremely impactful in the world. In order to better understand and deal with those impacts, it is helpful to look at artificial intelligence through the varied lenses of how the idea operates in the world: as the name of a research field, as one approach to cognitive science, as a parlor trick, as a an ideology, as a way to hide and devalue human labor, as a way to shift and/or obfuscate accountability, and as a means to centralize power." Inventing Intelligence: On the History of Complex Information Processing and Artificial Intelligence in the United States in the Mid-Twentieth Century [dissertation] (2020, December 14) by Jonnie Penn. Penn says, "The phrase ‘artificial intelligence' was coined by John McCarthy, an American mathematician, in 1955. It has travelled with a noticeably amorphous definition since." "AI" has always had a spotty history of technologists using a "brain is a computer" metaphor while also using "poor citation practices." From page 14, Penn says, "The vocabulary Simon, Rosenblatt, McCarthy and Minsky chose to describe new techniques in major newspapers and scholarly journals informed Americans' still plastic understandings of what was possible, and indeed desirable, in the emerging information age… During the mid to late 1950s, these men turned to clannishness, self-aggrandizement, speculative rhetoric, fluid definitions of key terms and poor citation practices to shore up legitimacy for their controversial new techniques — actions that drew attention toward questions of how to accomplish such aims and away from whether they were well founded." Part II: Remembering the Human Microcosm in the Age of Mechanized Intelligence: Philosophy as Emergency Response (2026, June 9) by Matt Segall. In a multi-part Substack series, process philosopher Matt Segall calls for a philosophical emergency response to "AI." He says, "In each case a new media technology intended to expand the power of thought ended up transforming the very nature of the thinker who invented it. Each new medium furnishes the very terms in which we come to understand ourselves. This is why the philosophical response is always an emergency response: by the time anyone has noticed what is happening, what may be lost and what gained, the mutation has already done half of its work." Segall warns about the computational metaphor of the mind by saying, "The large language model now tempts us to adopt an even stranger self-image: that human minds are no different than machines, our thoughts just the statistical echoes of our training data. The creators of this latest technological upgrade are encouraging us to downgrade our estimate of human consciousness, thus narrowing the distance between ourselves and the machines built to imitate us." "Resisting Dehumanization in the Age of 'AI': The View from the Humanities" [lecture] (2026, February 10) by Emily M. Bender. Here are the lecture slides with a bibliography at the end. Bender does an amazing overview of how the marketing of "AI" uses pernicious dehumanization tactics built on an underlying "brain is a computer metaphor." From page 15 of her talk: "Scientific metaphor used and debated in neuroscience: "THE BRAIN IS A COMPUTER. "PR metaphor used by technologists: "THE COMPUTER IS A BRAIN" Bender cites Baria & Cross' paper titled "The brain is a computer is a brain: neuroscience's internal debate and the social significance of the Computational Metaphor (2021), which says “the Computational Metaphor rests on other well-ingrained ideologies in which a hierarchy of human value is tied to a particular notion of intelligence such that the quality of being emotional is considered inferior to being rational." Bender also cites Dijkstra's 1985 lecture "On anthropomorphism in science": "A more serious byproduct of the tendency to talk about machines in anthropomorphic terms is the companion phenomenon of talking about people in mechanistic terminology." Here are a couple of examples of how "AI" Hyperscaler companies like OpenAI use dehumanizing tactics to sell us on "AI" Hype. Sam Altman will say things like, "A kid born today will never be smarter than AI. Ever." Or another example is when Altman says, "For me, AGI is basically the equivalent of a median human that you could hire as a co-worker... And then Superintelligence is when it's smarter than all of humanity put together." These statements collapse the human experience into one dimension of "intelligence," which amplifies the dual harm of treating machines more like humans and treating humans more like machines. It is also questionable the degree to which this statement is even true given the potential non-computational aspects of "relevance realization." More on this down below. Part IV: Remembering the Human Microcosm in the Age of Mechanized Intelligence: Hegel's Loom and the Difference Reason Makes (2026, June 10) by Matt Segall. Segall brilliantly breaks down the "Brain is a Computer Metaphor" by saying, "Metaphor is not just a shiny paint job on the vehicle of cognition. It is the engine of thought. Its coupling of concepts drives the limits of conceivability, shaping what is thought together and what is not thought at all. The metaphorical imagination is our main means of tuning in to the otherwise invisible effects of new media technologies. Part of the discipline philosophy brings is allowing us to notice an analogy as an analogy before advertising crystalizes it into the unnoticed transparency of common sense. A fact is a fact, but it might also be a fossilized metaphor. The governing analogy of our age is that cognition is computation: the brain an information-processing device, perception its input and behavior its output, memory a form of physical storage, learning the adjustment of weights, and intelligence an algorithm for minimizing error or surprisal. On this view, given enough training data and computational power, consciousness itself will eventually be engineered… The metaphor “the mind is a computer,” for example, tacitly proposes that mind is to brain as software is to hardware… Reiterated in textbooks and earnings calls, in grant applications and policy briefs, the partial comparison congeals into an ontology, until we find ourselves insisting not that the mind is like a computer in some respects but that it simply is one — and,...

China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters have activated an emergency response for flood control and typhoon prevention in Zhejiang and Fujian Provinces, which are bracing for Super Typhoon Bavi. Boats have returned to port as maritime transportation is disrupted.

Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy MacIver speaks to Justin Suttner about Uber's new safety features and how technologies such as in-app ride recording and emergency assistance could improve rider and driver safety. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Digital Content Editor, Barbara Friedman, shared her top three stories trending online. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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40,000 Evacuated After Toxic Tank Threat—Could This Happen In YOUR Neighborhood? A terrifying chemical tank failure in Garden Grove, California forced the evacuation of more than 40,000 people over Memorial Day weekend—including my friend Brandon and his family. Why? Because a massive industrial tank containing highly toxic chemicals was at risk of catastrophic failure. Had it exploded, thousands could have been injured—or worse. So why are dangerous industrial chemicals stored in densely populated neighborhoods? Why are homes, schools, and businesses built around facilities capable of mass disaster? And how many Americans are living next to hidden industrial threats without even knowing it? Today we examine the Garden Grove evacuation, the dangers lurking in cities across America, and why regulators continue allowing hazardous facilities near residential communities. Also: Trump pushes the Abraham Accords as global pressure mounts over Israel and the Middle East. Is diplomacy—or coercion—the real strategy? And I've seen what may be the best movie of the year—and no, it's not another franchise blockbuster. I'll tell you what surprised me and why you should watch it. The Karel Cast is supported by your donations at patreon.com/reallykarel Watch, like, and subscribe at youtube.com/reallykarel The Karel Cast streams Monday through Thursday at 10:30 AM PST and is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Spreaker, TikTok and Instagram. #GardenGrove, #CaliforniaNews, #BreakingNews, #ChemicalSpill, #ToxicLeak, #MassEvacuation, #EmergencyAlert, #EnvironmentalDisaster, #PublicSafety, #IndustrialAccident, #ToxicChemicals, #NeighborhoodDanger, #TrumpNews, #AbrahamAccords, #MiddleEastNews, #Politics, #CurrentEvents, #NewsCommentary, #KarelShow, #TheKarelCast, #YouTubeNews, #ViralNews, #EmergencyResponse, #DisasterZone, #ChemicalPlant, #CaliforniaEmergency, #InvestigativeNews, #HiddenDanger, #MovieReview, #StreamingNow https://youtube.com/live/4lx3aCO3co8

Africa Melane speaks to Professor Helen Rees about a growing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, where suspected cases and deaths are rising and a vaccine could still be up to nine months away. With experimental vaccines under consideration and South Africa pledging over R40 million to support the Africa CDC response, the discussion focuses on containment, urgency, and regional preparedness. Early Breakfast with Africa Melane is 702’s and CapeTalk’s early morning talk show. Experienced broadcaster Africa Melane brings you the early morning news, sports, business, and interviews politicians and analysts to help make sense of the world. He also enjoys chatting to guests in the lifestyle sphere and the Arts. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from Early Breakfast with Africa Melane For more about the show click https://buff.ly/XHry7eQ and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/XJ10LBU Listen live on weekdays between 04:00 and 06:00 (SA Time) to the Early Breakfast with Africa Melane broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3N Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Increasingly, healthcare workers are facing the threat of workplace violence. In fact, studies have shown that healthcare workers are five times more likely to be assaulted than any other profession. And recent incidents have turned deadly, with some healthcare workers losing their lives while trying to care for the rest of us and our families.

On the morning of October 14, 1968, the small Western Australian town of Meckering was torn apart by one of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded in Australia.Roads split open, railway lines twisted, buildings collapsed, and a fault line ripped visibly through the landscape — leaving behind destruction that stunned the nation. In this episode, Holly and Matthew explore the events of the Meckering earthquake, the science behind it, and the aftermath for the people who lived through it. From the first violent tremors to the massive recovery effort, this is the story of the day Australia was reminded that even this ancient continent can move with terrifying force.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

In this episode of Work with Purpose, host Louise MacDonald, managing partner, at EY, Canberra speaks with Kirsty Kirk, director of Leadership Programs at Services Australia, and Ken Walker, national manager, Emergency Response at Services Australia, about Services Australia's Service Delivery Immersion Program. The program gives SES leaders and policy partners firsthand insight into how decisions, systems and policies land for staff and customers. By spending time in service centres and call environments, leaders see the complexity of frontline work, the needs of vulnerable customers, and the opportunities to make services simpler and more effective.Recognised through the IPAA ACT Spirit of Service Awards, the program has expanded across government and is helping build more empathetic, customer-centred leadership.Key tips:1. Stay close to the people your work affects. Regularly step away from the desk to observe services, speak with communities, and see firsthand how policies and programs land in real life.2. Design and decide from the user's perspective. Ask, “What does this feel like for the person on the receiving end?”. Aim for interactions that are simple, human, and seamless.3. Treat frontline staff as partners, not endpoints. Involve the people who deliver services in shaping policy, programs and systems. Listen to their insights, act on what you hear, and keep feedback loops open.4. Lead with curiosity and empathy. Frontline immersion helps leaders better understand customer complexity, staff pressures, and the human impact of their decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some moments in history are forever etched into memory—and for those who lived through them firsthand, the impact never truly fades. In this powerful and deeply moving episode, Lt. George Kreuschner of the New York City Fire Department shares A View of 9/11, offering a personal perspective on one of the most tragic days in modern history. Reflecting on the events surrounding the September 11 attacks, Lt. Kreuschner discusses the courage, chaos, and humanity witnessed during the response to the attacks. He shares insights into the realities faced by firefighters and first responders, the bonds forged under unimaginable circumstances, and the lasting emotional impact carried long after the smoke cleared. This episode goes beyond history books and headlines, focusing on the human experience behind the tragedy. What was it like to be there in those critical moments? How did first responders cope with the overwhelming scale of the disaster? And what lessons about resilience, sacrifice, and service continue to resonate today? Join us for a solemn and unforgettable conversation that honors the bravery of first responders and the memory of those lost—where firsthand experience reminds us of the strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable tragedy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Crisis in Sunlight: Teamwork Triumphs in the ER Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-05-07-22-34-01-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Vårsolen lyste genom fönstren i sjukhusets akutrumsavdelning.En: The spring sun shone through the windows in the hospital's emergency department.Sv: Dess ljus kontrasterade mot stressen runt omkring.En: Its light contrasted with the stress all around.Sv: Folk sprang fram och tillbaka.En: People were running back and forth.Sv: Patienter kom in strid ström.En: Patients came in a steady stream.Sv: En stor olycka hade inträffat, och nu kämpar personalen mot klockan.En: A major accident had occurred, and now the staff battled against the clock.Sv: Lukas, en engagerad sjuksköterska, stod vid receptionen med en känsla av osäkerhet.En: Lukas, a dedicated nurse, stood at the reception with a feeling of uncertainty.Sv: Han såg på sina kollegor och det väsnas överallt.En: He watched his colleagues and there was noise everywhere.Sv: Flera patienter väntade på hjälp.En: Several patients awaited help.Sv: Hans varma hjärta ville räcka till alla, men han visste att han var tvungen att prioritera.En: His warm heart wanted to reach everyone, but he knew he had to prioritize.Sv: På ett annat hörn av rummet befann sig Elin, en erfaren läkare med lugn hållning.En: In another corner of the room was Elin, an experienced doctor with a calm demeanor.Sv: Hon hade just fått information om att två patienter behövde omedelbar behandling.En: She had just received information that two patients needed immediate treatment.Sv: Elin kände pressen av att fatta rätt beslut.En: Elin felt the pressure to make the right decision.Sv: Hon tittade på Lukas och såg stressen i hans ögon.En: She looked at Lukas and saw the stress in his eyes.Sv: "Vi måste agera snabbt", sa hon lugnt till Lukas.En: "We have to act quickly," she said calmly to Lukas.Sv: Trots pressen, hade hon alltid en förmåga att kommunicera med klarhet.En: Despite the pressure, she always had the ability to communicate with clarity.Sv: Lukas nickade, försökte samla sig.En: Lukas nodded, trying to collect himself.Sv: Han tänkte på patienterna och på sitt ansvar.En: He thought about the patients and his responsibility.Sv: Beslutet blev tydligt: han skulle fokusera på den kritiska patienten framför honom, men hålla sig beredd att agera snabbt om något ändrades.En: The decision became clear: he would focus on the critical patient in front of him, but stay prepared to act quickly if anything changed.Sv: Elin, å sin sida, stod inför sitt eget val.En: Elin, for her part, faced her own choice.Sv: Resurserna var knappa.En: Resources were scarce.Sv: Hon övervägde att ringa in extra hjälp, medveten om att det kunde ses som ett misslyckande i att hantera med nuvarande team.En: She considered calling in extra help, aware that it could be seen as a failure to manage with the current team.Sv: Med en djup suck bestämde hon sig ändå.En: With a deep sigh, she decided to do so anyway.Sv: Hon tog mobiltelefonen och ringde efter förstärkning.En: She took her mobile phone and called for reinforcements.Sv: Det var ett riskfyllt beslut, men patienternas liv var viktigast.En: It was a risky decision, but the patients' lives were most important.Sv: Tiden gick.En: Time passed.Sv: Personal anlände snabbt för att hjälpa till.En: Staff quickly arrived to assist.Sv: Med fler händer blev arbetet mer hanterbart.En: With more hands, the work became more manageable.Sv: Patienterna fick den vård de behövde.En: The patients received the care they needed.Sv: En känsla av lättnad spred sig.En: A sense of relief spread.Sv: Lukas såg tillbaka på sina beslut och kände en nyfunnen säkerhet i sin förmåga att fatta snabba och viktiga beslut.En: Lukas looked back on his decisions and felt a newfound confidence in his ability to make quick and important choices.Sv: Elin insåg samtidigt värdet i sitt val.En: Elin meanwhile realized the value of her choice.Sv: Att be om hjälp när det behövs är inte ett tecken på svaghet, utan ett uttryck för ansvar och lagarbete.En: Asking for help when needed is not a sign of weakness, but an expression of responsibility and teamwork.Sv: Det var viktigt att lita på instinkt och sätta teamarbete före självständighet.En: It was important to trust instincts and prioritize teamwork over independence.Sv: Den akuta händelsen avlöpte väl.En: The acute incident ended well.Sv: När lugnet till slut återvände, kände både Lukas och Elin att de lärt sig värdefulla läxor.En: When calm finally returned, both Lukas and Elin felt they had learned valuable lessons.Sv: Vårsolen fortsatte att skina genom sjukhusets fönster, och världen utanför krisen låg redo att mötas med ny styrka och insikt.En: The spring sun continued to shine through the hospital's windows, and the world outside the crisis was ready to be met with new strength and insight. Vocabulary Words:emergency department: akutrumsavdelningmajor accident: stor olyckadedicated: engageraduncertainty: osäkerhetcolleagues: kollegorawaited: väntadeprioritize: prioriteraexperienced: erfarendemeanor: hållningimmediate: omedelbarpressure: pressenclarity: klarhetacting quickly: agera snabbtcollected himself: samlade sigresponsibility: ansvarscarce: knappareinforcements: förstärkningrisky decision: riskfyllt beslutvaluable lessons: värdefulla läxorinstincts: instinktteamwork: lagarbeteindependence: självständighetacute incident: akuta händelsenpain relief: lättnad spred sigurgent care: vård de behövdenewfound confidence: nyfunnen säkerhettrust: lita påmanage: hanterbartreinforcements: förstärkningcalm returned: lugnet återvände

Washington, DC, April 30, 2026 —This month's podcast episode from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) includes an update on the Fiscal Year 2027 President's Budget Request to Congress, and what that proposal would mean for public health funding. While the President's Budget Request is a set of non-binding recommendations that Congress may consider, the releasee of the Request initiates the congressional budget process. Visit NACCHO Voice to read a full analysis. For weekly updates, subscribe to NACCHO's News from Washington newsletter: www.naccho.org/advocacy/news.   Later in the program (12:38), Sara Barra, Director of the Office of Preparedness and Response at the Maryland Department of Health (MDOH) and guest speaker at the 2026 Preparedness Summit, joins the podcast to discuss how the agency prioritizes preparedness efforts across Maryland, emphasizing why sustaining strong multi-sector partnerships is critical to help communities prepare for, withstand, and recover from public health emergencies. MDOH currently has 35 team members in the preparedness office, and each of the state's 24 local health departments operate with preparedness programs. Barra explains that Maryland's preparedness and response systems relies on strategic coordination and regular meetings with several local partners including public health agencies, emergency medical services, hospitals, community providers, specialty care, and law enforcement. She also describes advances and barriers with data sharing, key lessons learned in preparedness planning, and the importance of the Governor's Declaration of Preparedness. ###   About NACCHO The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) represents the over 3,300 local governmental health departments across the country. These city, county, metropolitan, district, and tribal departments work every day to protect and promote health and well-being for all people in their communities. For more information, visit www.naccho.org.

What happens when disaster doesn't strike somewhere else—but hits close to home? In this powerful and practical episode, Morris Beren explores When Disaster Strikes Home, offering insight into preparedness, response, and the human impact of unexpected crises. Drawing from real-world experiences and lessons learned, Morris discusses how individuals and families can prepare for emergencies—whether natural disasters, accidents, or unforeseen events. He highlights the importance of planning, awareness, and quick decision-making when every second counts. This episode goes beyond preparation, focusing on resilience and recovery. How do people respond under pressure? What steps can make the difference between chaos and control? And how can communities come together in times of crisis? Join us for an essential and thought-provoking conversation that emphasizes readiness and resilience—where preparation becomes protection, and where knowledge can help safeguard what matters most.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-x-zone-radio-tv-show--1078348/support.Please note that all XZBN radio and/or television shows are Copyright © REL-MAR McConnell Meda Company, Niagara, Ontario, Canada – www.rel-mar.com. For more Episodes of this show and all shows produced, broadcasted and syndicated from REL-MAR McConell Media Company and The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network and the 'X' Zone TV Channell, visit www.xzbn.net. For programming, distribution, and syndication inquiries, email programming@xzbn.net.We are proud to announce the we have launched TWATNews.com, launched in August 2025.TWATNews.com is an independent online news platform dedicated to uncovering the truth about Donald Trump and his ongoing influence in politics, business, and society. Unlike mainstream outlets that often sanitize, soften, or ignore stories that challenge Trump and his allies, TWATNews digs deeper to deliver hard-hitting articles, investigative features, and sharp commentary that mainstream media won't touch.These are stories and articles that you will not read anywhere else.Our mission is simple: to expose corruption, lies, and authoritarian tendencies while giving voice to the perspectives and evidence that are often marginalized or buried by corporate-controlled media

Al's in your ears with a proper commute sprint: OpenAI locks in a permanent London office for 2027, the UK trials robots for the kind of hazardous incidents you really don't want humans walking into first, and a major immunity study hints at how the post-Covid landscape could shape the next outbreak response. After that, gaming gets loud — Pragmata finally lands — and Fortnite quietly opens up Save the World for free. Plus, DJI teases the next Osmo Pocket, because London pavements are basically a stabilisation test course. More on everything at standard.co.uk — and follow Tech and Science Daily from The Standard for your weekday briefing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on Politics Wednesday Mark Mitchell and Ginny Andersen joined Mike Hosking to delve into the biggest political stories of the week so far. Cyclone Vaianu hit New Zealand over the weekend, sending multiple regions into a State of Emergency. But was the build-up to the storm and the response overblown? And Labour has yet to announce any major policy for the election – why? LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Firefighters in Ontario, California descended on a massive blaze just after midnight on Tuesday, when a distribution center erupted in flames.Local reports described an “orange glow” as the 1.2 million square foot warehouse burned for hours in a location the size of 11 city blocks, with smoke and flames reportedly visible for miles.The site is owned and operated by supply chain management company NFI Industries, but the warehouse had been leased by CPG giant Kimberly-Clark. It was stocked with paper products like Kleenex, toilet paper and diapers – ready fuel after the building became engulfed.Local law enforcement confirmed that the fire had been deemed “suspicious” due to its rapid spread and apparent evidence that suggested there may have been more than one point of origin. #WarehouseFire #BreakingNews #SupplyChain #Logistics #ManufacturingNews #IndustrialFire #ArsonInvestigation #KimberlyClark #NFIIndustries #FireResponse #EmergencyResponse #DistributionCenter #CPG #Operations #CrisisManagement #BusinessContinuity #Firefighters #USNews #IndustrialAccident #Safety

Concern has been raised over University Hospital Limerick's capability to respond to an emergency multi-casualty event in the region. The matter was queried at the latest meeting of the HSE's Regional Health Forum MidWest. While HSE MidWest has pointed to an interim strategy plan, it was unable to provide clarity on bed capacity or Emergency Department thresholds in surge conditions. Doonbeg Fianna Fáil Councillor and HSE Regional Health Forum MidWest member Rita McInerney isn't convinced Clare's seasonal population changes have been considered.

In Colorado's San Luis Valley, the SmartTown for First Responders program, supported by Jade Communications, provides emergency personnel with access to Wi-Fi hotspots, enabling them to transmit patient data and receive real-time medical guidance in areas with unreliable cell service. The initiative includes approximately 9,000 hotspots, ensuring secure data transmission and automatic network connections for first responders. This technology improves response times, enhances patient outcomes, and aids broader emergency operations, such as setting up command posts for search efforts and wildfires.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 27th marks Amniotic Fluid Embolism (AFE) Awareness Day, a time to honor the lives affected by this rare but life-threatening complication. In this special episode of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast, we take a deep dive into what AFE is, how it happens, and what can be done to improve survival rates.In this episode, we discuss:

Send us Fan MailIn this impactful episode of Living the Dream with Curveball, we welcome Larry Agee, co-founder and executive director of Disaster Aid USA, a nonprofit organization that has provided an astounding $2.5 million in disaster relief over the past year. Larry, a U.S. Army veteran and seasoned financial planner, shares his journey from military service to disaster relief, driven by a passion for helping communities in crisis. With experience in over 70 disaster missions across the globe—from Ukraine to Haiti and South Sudan—Larry offers invaluable insights into the chaos of disaster response, the importance of empathy, and the role of community engagement in recovery efforts. He discusses the intricacies of mucking and gutting homes after floods, the emotional toll of witnessing devastation, and the profound moments that reaffirm the necessity of this work. Larry also highlights the significance of training local volunteers and fostering leadership within communities to amplify their impact. Tune in to learn how you can support disaster relief efforts and make a difference in the lives of those affected by calamities.Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600Support the showwww.disasterusa.orgThe Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show

Avery Piantedosi-Petrovski, LifeKnight, on AI-Powered Emergency Detection and Direct-to-911 Response for Senior Living and Vulnerable Workers (North Fulton Business Radio, Episode 947) In this episode of North Fulton Business Radio, host John Ray welcomes Avery Piantedosi-Petrovski, Founder and CEO of LifeKnight, an AI-enhanced safety platform that detects emergencies, routes alerts to the right responders, and connects […]

A whistleblower at the L.A. County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) filed a complaint alleging a colleague with a history of sleeping on the job was in charge of emergency workers sending evacuation alerts during critical moments of the Eaton Fire. LAist Climate and Environment Senior Reporter Erin Stone breaks down the complaint, what happened at OEM when the January 2025 fires broke out, and the serious concerns raised about OEM’s preparedness for the next big disaster. Read Erin’s full report at LAist.com. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

A whistleblower at the L.A. County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) filed a complaint alleging a colleague with a history of sleeping on the job was in charge of emergency workers sending evacuation alerts during critical moments of the Eaton Fire. LAist Climate and Environment Senior Reporter Erin Stone breaks down the complaint, what happened at OEM when the January 2025 fires broke out, and the serious concerns raised about OEM’s preparedness for the next big disaster. Read Erin’s full report at LAist.com. Grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/paradise Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

The Latet organization has been distributing assistance kits around the country to families displaced from their homes by missile attacks and to those staying in shelters. Latet President and Founder Gilles Darmon speaks to KAN's Naomi Segal about the organization's emergency response to the Iran conflict, alongside its ongoing activities to support needy populations (Photo: Maor Ben Haim)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Winter X-Games are back! Disaster Podcast OG meteorologist, Kyle Nelson, comes on the show to discuss his work with the 2026 Winter X-Games in his capacity as a leader in the Pitkin County, Colorado Incident Management Team (IMT). The IMT helps to prepare for and run emergency services response to the X-Games. Kyle discusses the various roles he’s assumed over the years for this special event in Aspen, Colorado. The team explores how the event prepares for managing emergency events and treating injuries for both athletes and attendees. The episode is co-hosted by Sam Bradley and Jamie Davis. Scroll down for Podcast Discussion Summary Thank you as always to Paragon Medical Education Group for their long-term support of the Disaster Podcast. Dr. Joe Holley and the team at Paragon continue to provide excellent and customized disaster response training to jurisdictions around the U.S. and internationally as well. Podcast Discussion Summary Snow Impact and Emergency Roles Jamie Davis, Sam Bradley, and Kyle Nelson discussed the impact of recent weather events, particularly heavy snowfall across the East Coast and Colorado. Kyle provided an overview of his roles, including ski patroller, avalanche dog handler, manager of Pitkin County Telecommunications, and Emergency Support Function 2 communications lead. He also shared his background in meteorology and experience as a 911 dispatcher, highlighting his work with state incident management teams and his role as a contract instructor for Argonne National Labs and FEMA’s training centers. Kyle’s Projects and Weather Update Sam and Jamie discussed Kyle’s involvement in various projects, highlighting his contributions to the team. Kyle provided a weather update, predicting warm temperatures in the desert southwest and a return of winter in the east. He also explained the significance of the Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado, as an Olympic qualifying event and a platform for pushing the boundaries of winter sports. Olympic Qualifying and Incident Management Sam and Kyle discussed the Olympic qualifying system, where athletes can make or break their Olympic bid by achieving high scores and podium spots. Kyle explained his role in the Incident Management Team (IMT), which provides structure and coordination for local responders during incidents, whether planned or emerging. The IMT’s mission is to support local entities and coordinate resources, ensuring effective management of events. X Games Incident Management Evolution Kyle has been involved with the X Games in Aspen for over 10 years, starting as a ski patrol member and later becoming the Winter X Games lead for Aspen Skiing Company. He helped reshape the athlete medical component and worked with Dr. Joel Buzzi to enhance safety. Kyle transitioned to a 911 dispatcher role, managing event schedules and staff, before joining the Incident Management Team as a Type 3 team member. He initially worked in the planning section, was qualified as a Type III plan section chief, and this year took on the Communications Unit Leader role, combining his experiences in dispatching and telecommunications. X Games Emergency Communication Strategies Jamie and Kyle discussed emergency preparedness and communication strategies for events like the X Games. Kyle explained that their team manages venue safety, coordinates with X Games and local authorities, and prepares for various emergencies, including athlete injuries. They emphasized the importance of pre-planned messaging to quickly and effectively communicate with media and the public in case of incidents. Jamie inquired about how such situations are handled at X Games events, particularly regarding the evacuation of injured athletes. X Games Medical Response Team Kyle explained the multi-faceted athlete medical team at the X Games, coordinated by Dr. Buzzy, which includes ski patrol from Aspen Skiing Company, the Aspen Ambulance District, and Medicine in Motion. He described how they handle athlete injuries, from minor incidents to major emergencies, ensuring the closest provider assesses and reports the injury while calling for additional resources if needed. The medical team works to provide the best care for athletes, with dispositions ranging from self-care to medical tents or ambulance transport, and noted that helicopter evacuations are not typically necessary due to the venue’s low elevation and efficient toboggan evacuation methods. Overcoming Language Barriers in Sports Jamie asked about challenges with translation and language barriers for international athletes and their support teams. Kyle explained that they have systems in place to address these issues, including allowing coaches or parents to assist with communication, using translation apps, and having a dedicated medical team. They emphasized their ability to adapt and solve problems as they arise, ensuring all athletes receive the necessary care and support. X Games Planning and Operations Kyle discussed the planning process for X Games, explaining that it starts with a hot wash after the event to capture learning points. He described the scale of the event, comparing it to building a small city for a one-week TV show. Kyle also mentioned his recent promotion to managing people instead of projects, and expressed appreciation for his predecessor’s work. Wrap up and updates The team went through contact information and the team encouraged listeners to stay safe. The group discussed the role of specialized training, with Jamie highlighting the sponsorship of the Disaster Podcast by Paragon Medical Education Group. Catch the full episode using the player above or on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to subscribe to the Disaster Podcast for weekly insights from leaders in disaster response and research!

Keith Poulsen, professor at the University of Wisconsin and director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, provides an update on the status of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1), as pertains to dairy cattle, poultry, wildlife—and humans. Are we making progress in biosecurity in the dairy industry? Dairy may be decades behind, but keep in mind: “Cows are like walking tanks.” Keeping boots and clothes clean is essential to contain viral spread. Vaccines are often not a viable solution, given trade, economics and political realities. What forces are most impacting the affordability of eggs, beef, and other items? Impacting access to rural workforces, especially migrants? What have been the implications of major recent disruptions at USDA, CDC and FDA?

On July 17, 2006, 29-year-old Dave Buschow collapsed and died from dehydration less than 100 yards from water during a Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) course in Utah. Despite showing clear signs of severe dehydration for hours—pale skin, muscle cramps, slurred speech, and hallucinations—his guide never offered the emergency water he carried in his pack. This episode examines how institutional philosophy can override basic safety protocols, and asks: who is qualified to make life-or-death medical decisions in the wilderness? 00:00 Introduction to Disaster Strikes 00:46 The Tragic Story of Dave Buschow 01:29 Understanding Wilderness Survival Schools 02:36 The Appeal of Survival Challenges 06:46 The Psychological and Physical Risks 07:54 The Boulder Outdoor Survival School 12:38 Dave Buschow's Final Journey 18:45 The Effects of Severe Dehydration 21:24 Dehydration and Volume Shock 22:53 Recognizing and Reversing Symptoms 25:40 The Tragic Collapse 27:02 Emergency Response and Aftermath 29:01 Legal and Institutional Repercussions 31:41 Lessons and Changes 35:56 Ongoing Debate and Reflection 41:09 Conclusion and Final Thoughts References: 100 Yards from Water | Disaster Strikes Primary Sources Legal & Investigation Documents Garfield County Sheriff's Office Investigation Report, July 2006 Utah Office of the Medical Examiner Autopsy Report (Dr. Edward Leis), July 2006 Associated Press FOIA Documents, May 2007 Hebert/Buschow v. Boulder Outdoor Survival School, Federal Lawsuit, May 2007 US Forest Service Permit Suspension Documents, 2006-2007 Key Witness Statements Sean O'Neill (guide) written statement to Garfield County Sheriff's Office, July 19, 2006 Course participant accounts (via FOIA documents) Deputy Ray Gardner, Garfield County Sheriff's Office Family Sources Patricia Hebert (mother) and Rob Buschow (brother) public statements RememberDave.net (memorial website) Organization Information Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS) Official website: www.boss-inc.com Course materials and policies (2006 and current) 501(c)(3) nonprofit filing (2018) Medical References Wilderness First Aid (WFA) vs. Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification standards Standard medical protocols for dehydration and hypovolemic shock Wilderness medicine oral rehydration protocols Additional Context Milgram obedience experiment (authority compliance research) Dave Buschow's BOSS application and medical clearance (May 2006) News coverage: Associated Press reports (May-November 2007) Note: Settlement terms are confidential. No criminal charges were filed Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this solo episode, I recap the latest good vibes in DEI. This week the stories are about Out athletes at the Olympics, Laila Edwards making history on Team USA, Super Bowl fans getting tactile access, and more! I also spoke about the New York Times article by Nikole Hannah-Jones, which gave me hope: What It Means to Be a White Race Traitor.Here are this week's good vibes:47 Out OlympiansLatino joy took center fieldAccess took the main stageFootball you can feelFire safety gets a new voiceVisibility with protection, not punishmentGood Vibes to Go: Chris Simmons, the first Black Partner elected to the US Governing Board of PwC, has a new book out: NOBODY TOLD YOU: What Blacks, Asians and Latinos Must Know to Win at Work. It's on sale on Kindle. Chris is a wise man and I'm really enjoying this book! It's a great book for everyone.Read the Stories.Subscribe to the 5 Things newsletter.Watch 5 Things Live on YouTube. Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

Join Stacy, Daniel, Dave, and Nick, as they discuss how theology, current events, and our current context relates to the Church.Intro & Outro Music - "15:00 Guiding Light" by Jonathan Ogden. (Spotify, Apple Music) 

Two gym riots. Same tools. Completely different outcomes. That's the pivot point Robert Sorensen brings to the table as we dive into less lethal tactics, executive buy-in, and the real cost of undertraining in corrections. Robert spent 27 years in government service—lieutenant, emergency preparedness officer, NTOA section chair, and internal affairs special agent—and he's candid about fear, failure, and what finally worked.We walk through the practical lessons that turned chaos into control: how inmate mindset dictates munition effectiveness, why tabletop drills and contingency planning decide outcomes, and the simple way to flip leadership from “no” to “go” on modern tools. Robert lays out the case for 40mm accuracy, not as a cool upgrade, but as a liability reducer that protects staff and inmates by making point-of-aim, point-of-impact a reality when it matters most.From there, we confront today's front-line threats. Fentanyl exposure has already taken lives, and Robert breaks down decon protocols and sodium-chlorite solutions designed to oxidize powders in seconds—plus a defense cleanse that shrinks OC and PAVA recovery from 30–40 minutes to minutes. Then we go vertical: drones are now the easiest path for contraband into secure facilities. Robert outlines entangling 40mm counter-UAS rounds and autonomous intercept systems that bring down drones with minimal collateral risk, along with the policy gaps and budget choices holding agencies back.SoRite Products - https://sorite.com/NTOA - National Tactical Officers Association - https://www.ntoa.org/Email Robert - rsorensen@sorite.comSubscribe, share with your team, and leave a review with the one upgrade you'd prioritize now.Send us a text PepperBallFrom crowd control to cell extractions, the PepperBall system is the safe, non-lethal option.OMNIOMNI is cutting-edge software designed to track inmates and assets within your prison or jail. Command PresenceBringing prisons and jails the training they deserve!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showAlso, check out Michael's newest book - POWER SKILLS: Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for Correctional Officers, First Responders, and Beyond https://amzn.to/4mBeog5 See Michael's newest Children's Books here: www.CantrellWrites.com Support the show ======================= Contact me: mike@theprisonofficer.com Buy Me a Cup of Coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mikeml Keys to Your New Career: Information and Guidance to Get Hired and Be Successful as a Correctional or Detention Officer https://amzn.to/4g0mSLw Finding Your Purpose: Crafting a Personal Vision Statement to Guide Your Life and Career https://amzn.to/3HV4dUG Take care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences! #prisonofficerpodcast #leadership #podcast @theprisonofficerpodcast Contact us: mike@theprisonofficer.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePrisonOfficerTake care of each other and Be Safe behind those walls and fences!

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene played havoc with North Carolina's highway system, striking the western part of the state which has rarely seen hurricanes. The NC Department of Transportation worked aggressively to protect both physical assets and people during the storm and in restoration efforts after Helene passed. The agency earned several industry awards for

St John is dealing with its biggest ever workload. National ambulance data shows there's been a 30% increase in 111 calls for ambulances over the past five years and a 17% jump in attended incidents. They fielded over 700 thousand calls last year, and attended more than 550 thousand incidents. Health Commentator Ian Powell told Mike Hosking ambulance services are mirroring the public hospital system in terms of acute admissions – things that cannot be deferred. He says that since 2011, the rate of acute admissions has increased at a higher rate than population growth. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stu Landesberg is Co-founder and CEO of Seneca, a company developing autonomous aerial systems to detect and suppress wildfires before they grow out of control. Designed for rapid initial response, Seneca's technology deploys robotic aircraft that launch within minutes, helping protect homes, infrastructure, and communities in fire-prone regions.In this episode of Inevitable, Landesberg shares why he left Grove—his first company focused on sustainable consumer goods—to tackle what he sees as a civilization-level challenge: early wildfire intervention. The conversation explores how climate conditions, outdated fire cycles, and insurance market failures have converged to threaten life in the American West. Landesberg walks through Seneca's approach to changing that trajectory: distributed strike teams of large autonomous suppression copters, built in the U.S., designed to reach fires faster than any existing response method. He also unpacks the product's potential for mop-up operations, prescribed burns, and utility asset protection.In this episode, we cover:(2:40) Wildfire as a threat to housing and the economy(10:07) The urgent need for faster fire response(15:12) Why helicopters aren't a scalable solution(20:03) New use cases beyond initial attack(28:25) What autonomy looks like in practice(33:11) Why Seneca isn't just another drone company(38:21) Wildfire as a climate and national security risk(46:18) Seneca's first deployments and what's nextLinks:Stuart Landesberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartlandesbergSeneca: https://seneca.com/ Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

The Emergency Management Associate Minister says it's vital we understand exactly what went wrong leading up to the Mount Maunganui landslide. The Government led inquiry will investigate the events surrounding Thursday's deadly slip, where recovery of the six people missing could still take weeks. Meanwhile, it's dishing out $2.4 million to help storm-hit communities. Chris Penk told Mike Hosking it's a high stakes event, with low information and lots of emotion. He says the lessons we learn about avoiding preventable disasters won't be worth its weight in paper if we don't know what happened at Mount Maunganui. There's also an assurance that the Government's funding for storm-hit communities is just the start. About 500 people have been displaced across the North Island, nine left dead, with one still missing. The Government's funding $200 thousand to Rural Support Trusts, $1.2 million into mayoral relief funds, and $1 million into reimbursing marae helping out. Penk told Hosking the funding's on top of Government investments into flood resilience. He says it's not about just giving a small amount for this incident, it's about getting the cash flowing. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Badlands Media special coverage presents a full White House briefing addressing the escalating situation in Minnesota following violent unrest and clashes involving federal immigration enforcement. The briefing outlines President Trump's response to a major winter storm affecting multiple states, including the approval of federal emergency disaster declarations and coordination with FEMA and state officials. Significant focus is placed on the events in Minneapolis, where federal officers were obstructed during immigration operations, leading to fatalities now under active investigation by Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI. The briefing details allegations of coordinated resistance by state and local officials, calls for cooperation with ICE, and the administration's demand for an end to obstruction and violence. Additional topics include border enforcement policy, sanctuary city opposition, ongoing investigations, government funding concerns, and foreign policy updates. This coverage captures the administration's position on law enforcement, public safety, and accountability as events continue to unfold.

In this week's episode of the Pipeliners Podcast, Rick Bondy joins the show to discuss the evolution of pipeline emergency response from a planning and operational perspective.  Drawing on his background as a first responder and emergency manager, the conversation explores how regulations, frontline preparedness, and program design influence an operator's ability to manage high-consequence events. The episode offers a high-level look at the principles that underpin effective response programs without getting into tactical detail. Visit PipelinePodcastNetwork.com for a full episode transcript, as well as detailed show notes with relevant links and insider term definitions.

The Firestorm and Civilian Horror — James M. Scott — The March 9th raid generates a catastrophic "tidal wave of fire" that overwhelms Tokyo's primitive air defense infrastructure and emergency response systems. Scott recounts the horror through survivor testimony, including Shizuko Nishio, whose family flees to a school only to discover absence of protective shelter from the advancing firestorm. Scott documents the intense heat literally melting glass embedded in concrete building structures while the firestorm creates its own weather system through violent convection, generating hurricane-force winds that transport oxygen toward the fire center while simultaneously drawing human bodies and debris toward the conflagration. Scott incorporates eyewitness documentation from photographer Koyo Ishikawa, who visually documents the firestorm aftermath, describing a wall of fire advancing across the urban landscape like an ocean wave consuming everything in its destructive path. 1930 TOKYO

Catastrophic flooding continues to threaten Washington. Around 100,000 people in Western Washington have been advised to evacuate. Hundreds of Washington National Guard members have been tapped to help with response efforts. And Gov. Ferguson declared a statewide emergency in response to the flooding. We talked to three KUOW reporters about what they're seeing on the ground and what we need to know about this weather event. CORRECTION: As of 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, approximately 100,000 people were advised to evacuate across Western Washington. An earlier version of this story incorrectly stated that Skagit County issued immediate evacuation orders to 100,000 residents. GUESTS: KUOW Reporter Joshua McNichols KUOW Reporter John Ryan KUOW Reporter Casey Martin RELATED LINKS: KUOW - Live updates: 100,000 evacuated in historic Skagit Valley flood in Washington state KUOW - Western Washington faces 'catastrophic' flooding as two atmospheric rivers dump heavy rain Live: Flooding in WA’s Skagit, Snohomish rivers prompt road closures, evacuations | The Seattle Times Skagit River creeps toward Mount Vernon flood wall | The Seattle Times Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of the Disaster Tough Podcast, host John Scardena sits down with Dr. Chris Ellis, a military veteran, scholar, and author of  Resilient Citizens: The People, Perils, and Politics of Modern Preparedness. Together, they explore the evolution of what it means to be a resilient citizen—someone capable of surviving and thriving during crisis through community, faith, and proactive readiness. From Iraq deployments and disaster nation-building to the academic study of resilience and preparedness, Dr. Ellis shares how his journey through war zones, research, and leadership shaped his mission to help others build lasting readiness.Scardena and Ellis dive into global and cultural lessons from history's most significant disasters—from Mount St. Helens and Hurricane Katrina to Japan's tsunami response and European recovery models—and how those events reveal the interconnectedness of preparedness, culture, and resilience. They discuss Ellis's SPIES framework—Social, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, and Spiritual—and how these five dimensions strengthen individuals and communities before disaster strikes.The conversation challenges stereotypes of “preppers,” shifting focus toward collaboration, compassion, and civic responsibility. Ellis explains why preparedness is not about fear, but about agency—taking control of your capacity to act and support others. From faith-based readiness to community-driven resilience, this episode is packed with insights for emergency managers, policymakers, and anyone striving to build a stronger, more self-reliant society.Whether you're leading disaster response, training in emergency management, or simply looking to protect your family and neighbors, this episode reminds us that true preparedness isn't about isolation—it's about connection, purpose, and service.You can find Dr. Ellis book here on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Resilient-Citizens-People-Politics-Preparedness/dp/163763448XSEO Keywords: John Scardena | Disaster Tough Podcast | Chris Ellis | The People Perils and Politics of Modern Preparedness | Resilient Citizen | Emergency Management | Preparedness | Resilience | Military Leadership | Nation Building | Community Readiness | Emergency Response | Humanitarian Aid | Disaster Leadership | Crisis Management | Faith and Resilience | SPIES Framework | FEMA | Mount St. Helens | Hurricane Katrina | Japan Earthquake | Resilient Communities | Public Safety | Homeland Security | The Readiness Lab | Doberman Emergency Management

How do you stop a car that doesn't want to stop? If you see a rabbit should you chase the rabbit?   We talk about safety and statistics, what factors to weigh the risk versus reward, how policies play into decision making, what the Brits mean when they say “Red Mist,” and alternatives to vehicle pursuits including the role of Air Support, PIT, The Grappler, road spikes, surveillance, and intelligence gathering.   Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangents. You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com  

About this episode: This July, a dangerous influx of opioids triggered two mass overdose events in the Penn North neighborhood of Baltimore. A swift and nimble response from the city and community stakeholders resulted in zero fatalities. In this episode: Dr. Letitia Dzirasa and Sara Whaley from the City of Baltimore explain what happened, detail the multipronged emergency response, and share how the city plans to move forward in addressing the opioid crisis. Guest: Dr. Letitia Dzirasa is the Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services with the City of Baltimore. Sara Whaley, MPH, MSW, is the executive director of the City of Baltimore's Overdose Response Team. Host: Lindsay Smith Rogers, MA, is the producer of the Public Health On Call podcast, an editor for Expert Insights, and the director of content strategy for the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Show links and related content: Overdose Response Strategic Plan—City of Baltimore Community leaders, experts address Baltimore's overdose crisis—WEAA Baltimore mass overdose: 'Coordinated neighborhood stabilization response' launched in Penn-North—WBAL Transcript information: Looking for episode transcripts? Open our podcast on the Apple Podcasts app (desktop or mobile) or the Spotify mobile app to access an auto-generated transcript of any episode. Closed captioning is also available for every episode on our YouTube channel. Contact us: Have a question about something you heard? Looking for a transcript? Want to suggest a topic or guest? Contact us via email or visit our website. Follow us: @‌PublicHealthPod on Bluesky @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Instagram @‌JohnsHopkinsSPH on Facebook @‌PublicHealthOnCall on YouTube Here's our RSS feed Note: These podcasts are a conversation between the participants, and do not represent the position of Johns Hopkins University.