Despite experiencing smaller outbreaks of infectious diseases like MERS, SARS, and Ebola, the United States was ill prepared to respond to a pandemic. In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to AMU emergency and disaster management professor Dr. Kevin Kupietz about the nation’s response to the coronavir…
AMU Disaster Crew
by American Military University
Responding to natural and manmade disasters requires intense planning and coordination in both the public and private sectors. American Military University brings you AMU Disaster Crew, a podcast featuring experts in emergency disaster management (EDM) discussing prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery strategies and analysis of disasters. To learn more, visit AMUonline.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest Episodes
How well prepared is the U.S. to face any disaster? In the second part of this series, Glynn Cosker talks to AMU Dean Dr. Chris Reynolds about preparing for any disaster scenario, even ones that once seemed unlikely. Whereas most people once thought they would never experience a pandemic, the nation…
This year has seen an unprecedented hurricane season and it’s always “earthquake season” in many parts of the country. In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to American Military University Dean Dr. Christopher Reynolds about the three decades he spent in emergency and disaster management responding to…
How is the U.S. faring in the battle against coronavirus compared to other countries? In this episode, Glynn Cosker talks to political commentator and retired Marine John Ubaldi, about how different countries are managing the pandemic and issues like the lack of globally accepted metrics to measure …
Genetic genealogy databases have aided law enforcement in successfully solving some of the most notorious unsolved criminal cases like the Golden State Killer. In this episode, AMU criminal justice professor Jennifer Bucholtz discusses how this advanced technology works and how genetic genealogy dat…
For individuals who use a wheelchair, traveling can be extremely difficult. In this episode, Sylvia Longmire discusses her experience traveling the globe in a wheelchair, her favorite ways to travel, and why it's so important for people with disabilities to be vocal advocates for accessibility right…
In this episode, host Glynn Cosker talks to foreign policy expert John Ubaldi about how the outcome of the November U.S. Presidential election will affect the country's foreign policies including relationships with major world powers like China, Russia, and Iran. Listen to hear more about domestic p…
How is the coronavirus affecting immigration and security along the U.S. border with Mexico? In this episode, join host Glynn Cosker for a conversation with Sylvia Longmire, an expert in border security, immigration and Mexico's drug wars. Learn how COVID-19 has suspended immigration hearings forcin…