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Heart to Heart with AnnaCHDs in Society: The MoviesWith congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions.In this special mini-series episode for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous movies which depict someone with a congenital heart condition (CHC). Since congenital heart conditions are ubiquitous, it's interesting to see how people with these conditions are portrayed in...
2023-02-2403 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaCHDs in Society #3: The MusiciansWith congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions.In this special mini-series for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous musicians who have been touched by CHDs. So many people think that if they have a heart defect, they won't have the stamina to become great at what they...
2023-02-1707 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaCHDs in Society #2: The AthletesWith congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions.In this special mini-series for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous athletes who have been touched by CHDs. So many people think that if they have a heart defect, they can’t participate at an exceptional level in sports. That’s no...
2023-02-1007 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaCHDs in Society #1: The EntertainersWith congenital heart defects being the #1 birth defect around the globe, there are many people touched by this condition. At least 1% of the population is born with a heart defect. Many of them will be innocent murmurs that will close up on their own. But some people have more serious heart conditions.In this special mini-series for Heart Month 2023, Anna asks her Listeners to identify some famous entertainers who have been touched by CHDs. Put your thinking cap on and let's see if you can guess who these 4 Entertainers are!Tune in tomorrow for our first...
2023-02-0305 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaPsychosocial Needs for Parents of Adults with CHDsWhy would it be helpful for parents of adults with congenital heart defects (or CHDs) to have group therapy? What kinds of problems might parents of adult Heart Warriors face? Who provides this specialized kind of therapy?Dr. Smorra is passionate about psychotherapy for the CHD community. Being born with CHD herself, she brings experiential knowledge, along with her training, and research when working with clients, families, and medical professionals impacted by CHD. Her research interest is social work services, and therapy for individuals who are born with congenital heart disease. Her experience is counseling individuals...
2022-08-1643 min
The Reflecting PoolRealizing Resilience Academics and practitioners see resilience as a critical driver of a community's success or failure in recovering or bouncing back from disasters. Jill Raycroft discusses her thesis, "Realizing Resilience: A Study of Definition, Indicators, and Operationalization," and provides insight into improving resilience by bridging how it is studied in theory and practiced in the field.
2022-06-2922 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaBeyond CHDs: Dealing with Autism & EpilepsyThis is the 3rd of 4 episodes of Heart Dad Sunday -- a mini-series developed for Heart Month, February 2022. Heart Dad Frank Jaworski returns in this episode as the Guest Host. He interviews long-time friend, Michael Liben, about what it was like to raise a daughter with a critical congenital heart defect in Israel. Not only did Michael's daughter have double-outlet right ventricle, but she also had autism and she later developed epilepsy as well.Michael is the father of three children: 27-year old Idan, 25-year-old Sapir, and forever 15-year old Liel. Michael and Leora have been married for 34...
2022-02-2030 min
The Reflecting PoolCyber FederalismToday’s cyber risks to critical infrastructure and public services affect all levels of government. Eric Rosner (MA 1601/2) explores the current state of cybersecurity, examines what role each level of government should play, and finds that many of these entities lack the capabilities and workforce necessary to successfully defend against and respond to a significant cyber incident.
2021-08-3122 min
Homeland: the PodcastEp 17: Let’s Talk About CoffeeListen to audio: In this episode of Homeland, I had the opportunity to speak with Noel Lipana where we talked about moral injury, coffee, Jiu-Jitsu, coffee, healing through art, and of course, more about...
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2021-05-1939 min
Homeland: the PodcastLet’s Talk About CoffeeIn this episode of Homeland, I had the opportunity to speak with Noel Lipana where we talked about moral injury, coffee, Jiu-Jitsu, coffee, healing through art, and of course, more about coffee.
This episode is one I recorded while at APEX at the Naval Postgraduate School. So, for those that missed the conference, you’re in for a treat, and those that heard Noel speak, we found a way to hit areas a presentation just can’t take you.
When my editor was listening to this podcast, he asked how long Noel and I have known e...
2021-05-184h 04
Homeland: the PodcastTackling Border Security and ImmigrationAs I mentioned in our last episode; I’ll be releasing several conversations originally recorded during the APEX 2020 conference; this is one of those. In this episode, I’m joined by Madeline Kristoff from Citizenship and Immigration Services and Kevin Peters from DHS’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis.
In today’s conversation, I wanted to bring us past the political rhetoric and tribal narratives surrounding immigration and border security and take an honest look at the issues we face. We’ll discuss securing our borders, addressing humanitarian concerns, and a path forward to move from outdated immigration...
2020-12-171h 28Homeland: the PodcastEp 16: Tackling Border Security and ImmigrationListen to audio: As I mentioned in our last episode; I’ll be releasing several conversations originally recorded during the APEX 2020 conference; this is one of those. In this episode, I’m joined by Madeline Kristoff...
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2020-12-1639 min
The Reflecting PoolTransnational Crime and Malicious AICriminals are often early adopters of new technology and artificial intelligence is no different. Kevin Peters (Masters 1705/6), Chief for the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program in the Office of Intelligence & Analysis at DHS takes a close look at how transnational criminal organizations and cybercriminals may leverage developing AI technology to conduct more sophisticated criminal activities and evade detection. He uses a future-scenario methodology to identify how this technology can be used and what steps the homeland security enterprise should take to prepare.
2020-11-1819 min
The Reflecting PoolTransnational Crime and Malicious AIPlay the audio: Criminals are often early adopters of new technology and artificial intelligence is no different. Kevin Peters (Masters 1705/6), Chief for the National Threat Evaluation and Reporting (NTER) Program in the Office...
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2020-11-1800 min
Homeland: the PodcastClimate Security ComplexityBefore we jump into today’s episode, I want to thank each of you for hanging with us during the very busy months of 2020. I guess this show has been directly impacted by my work responsibilities addressing COVID-19, protests, civil unrest, wildfires, and most recently the election.Dedicating time to edit and release episodes has been challenging to say the least. However, I’ve blocked time into my schedule to get this show up and moving forward.Fortunately, I’ve got some episodes recorded from February’s APEX conference in Monterey and I think you’ll enjoy what we ha...
2020-11-1339 minHomeland: the PodcastEp 15: Climate Security ComplexityListen to audio: Before we jump into today’s episode, I want to thank each of you for hanging with us during the very busy months of 2020. I guess this show has been directly...
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2020-11-1339 min
The Reflecting PoolSuperforecasting: E Pluribus AnalysisExperts draw on years of experience to detect patterns and make predictions when facing novel situations. US Secret Service Assistant Special Agent In Charge James Huse (Masters 1601/2) investigates decision making, cognitive biases, and how expert performance compares to those of novices with the same information.
2020-08-2019 min
The Reflecting PoolSuperforecasting: E Pluribus AnalysisPlay the audio: Experts draw on years of experience to detect patterns and make predictions when facing novel situations. US Secret Service Assistant Special Agent In Charge James Huse (Masters 1601/2) investigates decision making,...
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2020-08-2019 minThe Reflecting PoolLaw Enforcement’s Role in PandemicsPlay the audio: COVID19 has swept the globe in little more than 3 months. Health officials have enacted quarantine orders to reduce the disease’s spread but who enforces those orders? Lieutenant Don Lowenthal (Masters...
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2020-04-1619 min
The Reflecting PoolLaw Enforcement's Role in PandemicsCOVID19 has swept the globe in little more than 3 months. Health officials have enacted quarantine orders to reduce the disease’s spread but who enforces those orders? Lieutenant Don Lowenthal (Masters 1803/4) is the Infection Control Officer with the Philadelphia Police Department and a Registered Nurse at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. His research explores the efficacy of forced, self and hybrid quarantines and how local law enforcement and community stakeholders should move between these different approaches as the situation evolves.
2020-04-1619 minHomeland: the PodcastEp 14: Disease Outbreak and the Complexity of Rapid Mass NotificationListen to audio: In this episode I have the opportunity to talk with not just one or two of our fellow alum, rather I have the pleasure of speaking with four: Steven Polunsky, Will...
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2020-02-0400 min
Homeland: the PodcastDisease Outbreak and the Complexity of Rapid Mass NotificationIn this episode I have the opportunity to talk with not just one or two of our fellow alum, rather I have the pleasure of speaking with four: Steven Polunsky, Will Pilkington, Merideth Bastiani, and Angi English.
This team was part of the first cohort of Advanced Thinking in Homeland Security, also known as HSx. They came together to address the delay in public health alerts of communicable disease outbreaks. They specifically focused on accessing real-time health data and crafted five recommendations to enhance disease detection within the United States.
The best way to understand t...
2020-02-0444 minThe Reflecting PoolBetter Safe Than SorryPlay the audio: Why does the click-through rate on threatening headlines far exceed those that are more benign? Calling something a threat through a provocative headline or soundbite initiates a biological reaction that almost...
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2020-02-0418 min
The Reflecting PoolBetter Safe Than SorryWhy does the click-through rate on threatening headlines far exceed those that are more benign? Calling something a threat through a provocative headline or soundbite initiates a biological reaction that almost compels a person to find out more, but why is that? Multnomah County, OR Chief Operating Officer Marissa Madrigal (Masters 1605/1606 aka 1611) explores how the process of securitization (declaring something is an external threat) initiates a neurobiological process that often causes people to adopt a ‘better safe than sorry’ posture when deciding what actions to take in response to the perceived threat. Her research found evidence that this behavior is having...
2020-02-0418 minThe Reflecting PoolImproving Human Performance Through MindfulnessPlay the audio: First responders prepare themselves physically for complex and chaotic situations but what about mental preparedness. Yonkers Fire Department Assistant Chief John Flynn (Masters 1501/ELP 1301) wanted to know if responders could...
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2019-11-0821 min
The Reflecting PoolImproving Human Performance Through MindfulnessFirst responders prepare themselves physically for complex and chaotic situations but what about mental preparedness. Yonkers Fire Department Assistant Chief John Flynn (Masters 1501/ELP 1301) wanted to know if responders could optimize their crisis decision making through mindfulness training. He studied the predominant decision-making paradigms, frameworks, models and systems, alongside various mindfulness training programs and practices, to determine if mindfulness training would be a worthwhile means of enhancing first-responder crisis decision-making. John’s research found that mindfulness training may improve certain human factors, skills and abilities which correlate with enhanced first responder crisis decision-making, with a consequent significant improvement of outco...
2019-11-0721 minThe Reflecting PoolThe Human-Machine Interface: Promise and PerilPlay the audio: The human-machine interface found in today’s complex machines introduces unprecedented opportunities for promise and peril. Jackie Lindsey (Masters 1601), currently the Cabinet Secretary at the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security...
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2019-08-0620 min
The Reflecting PoolThe Human-Machine Interface: Promise and PerilThe human-machine interface found in today’s complex machines introduces unprecedented opportunities for promise and peril. Jackie Lindsey (Masters 1601), currently the Cabinet Secretary at the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, studied several theories that try to explain this human-intelligent machine interface and predict how the future will look. Her research into the causal variables that led to the first vehicular auto-pilot fatality generated unique insights. Lindsey combined accident investigation findings with human-machine interface heuristics, cognitive psychology theories to evaluate the human-machine interface, and offers a counter-narrative called Brown’s Point that ensures the most benefit and...
2019-08-0620 min
Homeland: the PodcastAn Origin Story with Andy MitchellMany of our episodes have featured those leaders of today and visionaries of tomorrow, but in this episode, we’re having a conversation with one of yesterday’s pioneers, Mr. Andy Mitchell.
But a bit of a background first. What prompted funding towards training and educating the countries' emergency responders and government leaders? Shortly after the end of the Cold War we entered into the country’s next era of conflict – one of terrorism. This era was heralded in with the 1993 World Trade Center attack and the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah building in Oklahoma City. These ev...
2019-06-0438 minHomeland: the PodcastEp 13: An Origin Story with Andy MitchellListen to audio: Many of our episodes have featured those leaders of today and visionaries of tomorrow, but in this episode, we’re having a conversation with one of yesterday’s pioneers, Mr. Andy Mitchell. But...
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2019-06-0400 minThe Reflecting PoolInformation LaunderingPlay the audio: How is it that fringe stories and counterfeit narratives get traction, enter mainstream media, and are accepted as fact? Intelligence expert Samantha Korta (Masters 1605/1606 aka 1611) studied information laundering to...
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2019-05-0620 min
The Reflecting PoolInformation LaunderingHow is it that fringe stories and counterfeit narratives get traction, enter mainstream media, and are accepted as fact? Intelligence expert Samantha Korta (Masters 1605/1606 aka 1611) studied information laundering to discover how propagandists take advantage of the interconnectedness of the Internet as well as online technologies such as computational propaganda, echo chambers, and advertising to cheat the internet ecosystem and rapidly spread influential but illegitimate content to undermine the credibility and authority of legitimate sources. These intentional and harmful falsehoods spread in the virtual world can influence public discourse and manifest physically inciting violence, creating division, eroding trust, facilitating foreign...
2019-05-0620 min
Homeland: the PodcastFEMA Building a Culture of PreparednessIn today’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with the Director of FEMA’s National Integration Center, Mr. Dan Alexander. Our conversation centered on the direction and changes that have been underway at FEMA since Administrator Brock Long began implementing his vision. Some of you may have heard our conversation with Brock in Episode 1, which happened to be our inaugural show. We were fortunate to be one of the first forums where he publicly outlined his vision of Building a Culture of Preparedness and the shift of FEMA’s role in the changing dynamics and frequency of catastr...
2019-04-2325 minHomeland: the PodcastEp 12: FEMA Building a Culture of PreparednessListen to audio: In today’s episode, I had the opportunity to speak with the Director of FEMA’s National Integration Center, Mr. Dan Alexander. Our conversation centered on the direction and changes that have been...
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2019-04-2300 min
Homeland: the PodcastEarly Intervention and Mental Health for School Shootings
This is the third episode in our 3-part series looking into school shootings. In Part 1, we looked at the data collection platform – K-12 School Shooting Database. In the following episode, we discussed various stages related to policy and tactical considerations and we delved into pre-hospital and hospital care strengths and areas for improvement.
In this episode, I'm joined by Douglas Berglund and Jennifer Harper. Our conversation focuses on current efforts that have been identifying and offering prevention and preparedness solutions for schools and districts to aid in developing their crisis or emergency operations pl...
2019-04-0931 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 011: Early Intervention and Mental Health for School ShootingsListen to audio: This is the third episode in our 3-part series looking into school shootings. In Part 1, we looked at the data collection platform – K-12 School Shooting Database. In the following...
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2019-04-0900 min
Homeland: the PodcastThe Complexity of School Shooting Preparedness
In this show, we talk with Lt. Steve Simonds, Jim Morrissey, and Dr. Carol Cunningham about the school shooting, the tragedy, that occurred at Great Mills High School in Saint Mary’s County, Maryland on March 20, 2018. We also talk about training and intervention during and immediately following these events, then we take a look at differing components of our pre-hospital and hospital care systems and how they have to adapt.
Part 1 in the School Shooting Series
2019-03-2634 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 010: The Complexity of School Shooting PreparednessListen to audio: In this show, we talk with Lt. Steve Simonds, Jim Morrissey, and Dr. Carol Cunningham about the school shooting, the tragedy, that occurred at Great Mills High School in Saint Mary’s...
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2019-03-2600 min
Homeland: the PodcastFacts, Emotions, and the K-12 School Shooting DatabaseThis Podcast kicks off our 3-part series focused on school shootings. In this episode, we speak with Desmond O’Neill and David Riedman who walk us through the origins of the K-12 School Shooting Database they developed while attending the Advanced Thinking in Homeland Security program, also known as HSx, offered at the Center for Homeland Defense and Security.
2019-03-1240 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 009: Facts, Emotions, and the K-12 School Shooting DatabaseListen to audio: This Podcast kicks off our 3-part series focused on school shootings. In this episode, we speak with Desmond O’Neill and David Riedman who walk us through the origins of the K-12...
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2019-03-1200 minThe Reflecting PoolUnbounded RiskPlay the audio: Providing perfect security in an era of unbounded risk is impossible. In my interview with Jack Anderson (Masters 1401), we talk about caribou scapula divination among Canadian nomadic tribes, jazz standards,...
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2019-02-0725 min
The Reflecting PoolUnbounded RiskProviding perfect security in an era of unbounded risk is impossible. In my interview with Jack Anderson (Masters 1401), we talk about caribou scapula divination among Canadian nomadic tribes, jazz standards, particle accelerators, black swan events and using photographs of concealed snipers to understand how the dangers homeland security agencies face are increasingly beyond their control. Jack’s research shows how the response to such unbounded risks presumes a greater degree of knowledge, uniformity, and control than is available and that national adaptability is more desirable than perfect knowledge when responding to the unknown.
2019-02-0725 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 008: Helping Others by Helping Yourself First with John GareyListen to audio: Episode 008: In Episode 005, we interviewed Phillip Osborne about cyber-hygiene. That episode kicked off our first show dedicated to you – the Homeland Security practitioner. For many of our listeners,...
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2018-11-1700 min
Homeland: the PodcastHelping Others by Helping Yourself First with John GareyEpisode 008: In Episode 005, we interviewed Phillip Osborne about cyber-hygiene. That episode kicked off our first show dedicated to you – the Homeland Security practitioner. For many of our listeners, your efforts at work and home dominate your time, while the most important person is often overlooked…you.
Today’s episode is the second show dedicated to you and centers on your personal health and fitness. Our guest is one of the top Pilates and fitness instructors – Mr. John Garey.
John has been involved within the fitness industry his entire life. Starting long before he attended New York Uni...
2018-11-1628 minThe Reflecting PoolFuture High: American drug policy in 2030Play the audio: Jessica Bress is the Director of Continuing Education for the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Her thesis explores United States’ drug policy and finds it wholly unprepared for the burgeoning phenomena related...
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2018-11-0315 min
The Reflecting PoolFuture High: American drug policy in 2030Jessica Bress is the Director of Continuing Education for the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. Her thesis explores United States’ drug policy and finds it wholly unprepared for the burgeoning phenomena related to the convergence of drugs and technology. Using the process of future-casting, she explores how the confluence of globalization, hyper-connection, exponential growth and urbanization might converge to create chemical and wearable enhancements, further complicating the regulatory environment. Jessica recommends the US decriminalize illicit drug use, establish a national bioethics committee and create an office of the future to transform today’s health and behavioral healthcare system.
2018-11-0215 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 007: The Complex Nature of Managing the Largest Sheriff’s Department in the CountryListen to audio: Episode 007. Our conversation is with Sheriff Jim McDonnell of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. We’ll be discussing issues ranging from challenges associated with managing the County jail system in terms of...
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2018-10-0400 min
Homeland: the PodcastThe Complex Nature of Managing the Largest Sheriff's Department in the CountryEpisode 007. Our conversation is with Sheriff Jim McDonnell of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. We’ll be discussing issues ranging from challenges associated with managing the County jail system in terms of health care, education, reintegration, and other related topics. We also delve into challenges with the opioid epidemic, mental health concerns, mass notification, and interagency cooperation.
2018-10-0428 min
Homeland: the PodcastRussia’s Information War against America’s People with Seth JonesEpisode 006. In this episode, we’re taking a look at Russia’s social media war against the United States, assault on our democracy, and some options our government may use to combat this battle between facts and fakes.
2018-09-2530 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 006: Russia’s Information War against America’s People with Seth JonesListen to audio: Episode 006. In this episode, we’re taking a look at Russia’s social media war against the United States, assault on our democracy, and some options our government may use to combat...
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2018-09-1500 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 005: Improving your Cyber Security in an Insecure WorldListen to audio: Episode 005. With this episode and some upcoming shows, we’re taking a slightly different approach by focusing on you, the homeland security practitioner. In your efforts to take care of this...
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2018-08-2400 min
Homeland: the PodcastImproving your Cyber Security in an Insecure WorldEpisode 005. With this episode and some upcoming shows, we’re taking a slightly different approach by focusing on you, the homeland security practitioner. In your efforts to take care of this country and its people, one important person is often overlooked…YOU. Today’s show addresses cyber-hygiene and what you can do to protect yourself, your family, and the work you do.
We’re joined by Phillip Osborn, CHDS Master’s program alum from cohort 0701/0702. Phillip retired from homeland security investigations with ICE as a Supervisory Special Agent, and today he’s an adjunct professor addressing cybersecurity. Phillip spent ne...
2018-08-2354 minThe Reflecting PoolAnti-Intellectualism and the Search for TruthPlay the audio: We live in a world where information is abundant. But in our search for truth we must be careful. Without carefully curating the quality and rigor of information we receive, its...
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2018-07-2521 min
The Reflecting PoolAnti-Intellectualism and the Search for TruthWe live in a world where information is abundant. But in our search for truth we must be careful. Without carefully curating the quality and rigor of information we receive, its likely that we're only consuming information that appeals to our preconceived worldview, our social identity, or our subconscious biases.
Gregg Favre is the Deputy Director and Chief of Operations for the Missouri Department of Public Safety. In this podcast he discusses his research on anti-intellectualism, denialism and apathy and their potential effects on the construction and execution of homeland security policy. Using three examples from current...
2018-07-2421 minThe Reflecting PoolA Use-of-Force Doctrine in PolicingPlay the audio: Reports of police use of excessive force appear weekly in the media and have generated outrage in many communities. Officers actions are currently judged by the Graham v Connor ‘standard of...
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2018-05-1824 min
The Reflecting PoolA Use-of-Force Doctrine in PolicingReports of police use of excessive force appear weekly in the media and have generated outrage in many communities. Officers actions are currently judged by the Graham v Connor ‘standard of reasonableness’, but the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) does not believe that goes far enough and recommend policy changes. Tracy Avelar (CHDS Master's cohort 1505/1506) is a Captainwith the Foster City CA Police Department. Her research focused on evaluating whether adopting PERF’s recommended standards would make a difference in practice and in public perception. This question is again coming to light with legislation being introduced in Califo...
2018-05-1824 min
Homeland: the PodcastWhen it Rains, it Pours with Mona BarnesEpisode 004: Today’s show brings Mona Barnes to Homeland: The Podcast. Mona is the Director for the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency. We talk about the trials, tribulations, and successes contending with two-Category 5 hurricanes striking just twelve days apart.
2018-05-1727 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 004: When it Rains, it Pours with Mona BarnesListen to Audio: Episode 004: Today’s show brings Mona Barnes to Homeland: The Podcast. Mona is the Director for the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency. We talk about the trials, tribulations, and successes contending...
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2018-05-1700 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 003: Homeland Security Affairs Journal with Stephen TwingListen to Audio: Episode 003: Homeland Security Affairs Journal Today we are joined by Stephen Twing, managing editor for Homeland Security Affairs. This peer reviewed journal provides a forum for proposing and debating strategies, policies,...
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2018-04-2100 min
Homeland: the PodcastHomeland Security Affairs Journal with Stephen TwingToday we are joined by Stephen Twing, managing editor for Homeland Security Affairs. This peer reviewed journal provides a forum for proposing and debating strategies, policies, and organizational arrangements to strengthen U.S. homeland security.
2018-04-2014 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 002: ISIS 2.0 – Finding the Missing Pieces of MercuryListen to Audio: Episode 002: Finding the Missing Pieces of Mercury This episode features NPS instructors Anders Strindberg and David Brannan. They walk us through the challenges and changes of the Islamic State to terrorism...
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2018-03-0600 min
Homeland: the PodcastISIS 2.0 – Finding the Missing Pieces of MercuryThis episode features NPS instructors Anders Strindberg and David Brannan. They walk us through the challenges and changes of the Islamic State to terrorism within the United States. They also stress the need for building relationships across our communities.
2018-03-0545 min
Homeland: the PodcastThe Future of FEMA with Brock LongWith the increase in catastrophic events, is a course correction needed for FEMA response? Please join us for our inaugural podcast with FEMA Administrator Brock Long.
2018-01-3122 minHomeland: the PodcastEpisode 001: The Future of FEMA with Brock LongListen to Audio: Episode 001: The future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency with Brock Long. With the increase in catastrophic events, is a course correction needed for FEMA response? Please join us...
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2018-01-3100 min
Homeland: The Podcast - CHDS/EdIntroducing “Homeland: The Podcast” Introduction to this Podcast and the CHDS Southern California Regional Alumni Chapter, it’s lead and co-leads. We hope this podcast becomes a forum to discuss, … Introducing “Homeland: The Podcast” MoreThe post Introducing “Homeland: The Podcast” appeared first on CHDS/Ed.
2018-01-3100 minHomeland: the PodcastIntroducing “Homeland: The Podcast”Listen to Audio: Introduction to this Podcast and the CHDS Southern California Regional Alumni Chapter, it’s lead and co-leads. We hope this podcast becomes a forum to discuss, debate and educate listeners in a...
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2018-01-3100 minHomeland: The Podcast - CHDS/EdIntroducing “Homeland: The Podcast” Introduction to this Podcast and the CHDS Southern California Regional Alumni Chapter, it’s lead and co-leads. We hope this podcast becomes a forum to discuss, …
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2018-01-3100 minHomeland: the PodcastIntroducing “Homeland: The Podcast”Introduction to this Podcast and the CHDS Southern California Regional Alumni Chapter, it’s lead and co-leads.
We hope this podcast becomes a forum to discuss, debate and educate listeners in a wide range of homeland security topics developing dialoging and networking opportunities among CHDS Alumni.
2018-01-3003 minThe Reflecting PoolA New Model for Incident ManagementPlay the audio: David Flamm (CHDS Master’s cohort 1401/2) discusses the inefficiencies, conflicts, and misinterpretations that are created by emergency responders who rely on different approaches to incident management. He draws on practitioner interviews...
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2017-10-2622 min
The Reflecting PoolA New Model for Incident ManagementDavid Flamm (CHDS Master's cohort 1401/2) discusses the inefficiencies, conflicts, and misinterpretations that are created by emergency responders who rely on different approaches to incident management. He draws on practitioner interviews and an extensive literature review to demonstrate how the responses to Deepwater Horizon, Hurricane Sandy, Boston Marathon Bombing and US Ebola might have been different if responders took a more comprehensive and unified approach as described in his model.
2017-10-2522 minThe Reflecting PoolHow Critical is Critical Infrastructure?Play the audio: In this podcast, David Riedman, Captain of the Montgomery County MD Fire and Rescue Service (cohort 1401/1402), speaks about how the critical infrastructure club in the United States needs to be...
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2017-08-2625 minThe Reflecting PoolHow Critical is Critical Infrastructure?In this podcast, David Riedman, Captain of the Montgomery County MD Fire and Rescue Service (cohort 1401/1402), speaks about how the critical infrastructure club in the United States needs to be a little more exclusive. Born in the wake of post-9/11 frenzy, the DHS critical infrastructure protection program was designed to protect facilities “considered so vital to the United States that their incapacitation or destruction would have a debilitating effect on security, national economic security, national public health or safety, or any combination thereof.” Based on a meta-analysis of government policies, the current critical infrastructure protection efforts may be misdirected even...
2017-08-2525 minThe Reflecting PoolAdaptive SOPsPlay the audio: Standard operating procedures (SOPs) guide emergency responders in a crisis, providing predetermined steps to manage anticipated events. However, modern disasters often manifest as complex systems and produce unanticipated outcomes. As a...
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2017-04-1911 min
The Reflecting PoolAdaptive SOPsStandard operating procedures (SOPs) guide emergency responders in a crisis, providing predetermined steps to manage anticipated events. However, modern disasters often manifest as complex systems and produce unanticipated outcomes. As a consequence, the application of prediction-dependent SOPs to prediction-defiant scenarios yields ineffective emergency management. In this podcast, Shawn Harwood (cohort 1505), Assistant Attache / Supervisory Special Agent for Homeland Security Investigations (DHS/ICE) proposes two practical, executable means of integrating adaptability into SOP-driven crisis response: the use of prompts and crisis co-pilots. Both of which help an emergency responder identify divergence from predicted behavior and encourage adaptation in the field.
2017-04-1811 min
The Reflecting PoolQuantifying The NegativeFor most homeland security agencies, success is measured by preventing events. However, when it comes to budgets it can be hard to quantify what didn’t happen and make the case for continued funding. For Sacramento Fire Captain Eric Saylors (cohort 1403/1404), his department’s performance was measured in terms of tangible loss reduction, but the metric was flawed because it ignored the unmeasured performance of a fire department that saved nearby at-risk properties and businesses. So he proposed a new measurement of success: the saved ratio. This new metric quantifies damages and business losses that were prevented thanks to the...
2016-12-1910 minThe Reflecting PoolQuantifying The NegativePlay the audio: For most homeland security agencies, success is measured by preventing events. However, when it comes to budgets it can be hard to quantify what didn’t happen and make the case for...
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2016-12-1910 minThe Reflecting PoolSovereign CitizensPlay the audio: Michelle Mallek (CHDS cohort 1401) is legal counsel at FEMA and decided to study ‘Sovereigns‘ because much of the terrorist discussion in mainstream media is focused on external threats. In this episode...
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2016-09-2712 min
The Reflecting PoolSovereign CitizensMichelle Mallek (CHDS cohort 1401) is legal counsel at FEMA and decided to study ‘Sovereigns‘ because much of the terrorist discussion in mainstream media is focused on external threats. In this episode of the Reflecting Pool podcast, Bijan and Michelle discuss how recent events have exposed the very real domestic challenges we face from individuals that actively espouse their anti-government views and use a wide range of tactics to confront law enforcement and government representatives.
2016-09-2712 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaConsiderations for Non-Cardiac Surgeries for Adults with CHDsDavid Franco was born with congenitally-corrected transposition of the great arteries and a ventricular septal defect (or VSD). David is 49 years old and has had several cardiac and several other, non-cardiac surgeries. In this episode of "Heart to Heart with Anna" David will share with us what he has learned from having non-cardiac surgeries. He will inform us what he knows adults with congenital heart defects (CHDs) need to be aware of and what kinds of questions to ask. He will also share with us what some of his concerns have been in the past and what complications he's experienced...
2016-06-2831 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaCHDs Around The Globe: BrazilGabriel Santana was born in São Paulo Brazil in 1988 with hypoplastic right, single ventricle, ventricular septal defect and a heart murmur. At first the doctors thought Gabriel only had a heart murmur and sent him home. After almost a year Gabriel’s condition worsened as he developed pneumonia and started experiencing fluid in the sac around his heart. What is healthcare like in Brazil? What assistance is there for children born with congenital heart defects (CHDs) in Brazil? What new challenges is this adult survivor facing now?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...
2016-04-2629 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaCHDs Around the Globe: Down Under!What is healthcare like in Australia? What support group is there for children born with congenital heart defects (CHDs) in Australia? Is there hope for children born with critical congenital heart defects Down Under? Tune in to hear two heart parents' perspectives on raising a child with hypoplastic left heart syndrome in Australia.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heart-to-heart-with-anna--1256958/support.
2016-04-1231 min
Heart to Heart with AnnaCHDs Around the Globe: KenyaWhat is healthcare like in Keyna? What assistance is there for children born with congenital heart defects (CHDs) in Keyna? What can Listeners do to help the CHD community in Keyna? Today's Guest, Peter Mbogo Kamau tells us about the nonprofit organization he founded, Take Heart Association Project, and how it's helping the people of Kenya.Sadly, Peter Mbogo Kamau passed away in 2016. Since then the NGO he started in 1992 is going strong, although it has changed names. Now known as Care for a Child's Heart, the organization is still funding life-saving surgery to children in Africa who...
2016-03-0131 minThe Reflecting PoolViolent Salafi JihadismPlay the audio: Lisa Palmieri (CHDS cohort 1402) is part of DHS working in intelligence and analysis. In this episode of the Reflecting Pool podcast, Bijan and Lisa discuss how Violent Salafi Jihadism (VSJ) motivated the...
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2015-12-3013 min
The Reflecting PoolViolent Salafi JihadismLisa Palmieri (CHDS cohort 1402) is part of DHS working in intelligence and analysis. In this episode of the Reflecting Pool podcast, Bijan and Lisa discuss how Violent Salafi Jihadism (VSJ) motivated the September 11 hijackers, but it is poorly understood by homeland security practitioners because of the muddled definitions that abound in the homeland security discourse. She talks about the importance of using precise language to define this threat in order to achieve a common understanding of the VSJ movement and develop a unified national strategy is warranted.
2015-12-3013 minThe Reflecting PoolIssue Attention CyclePlay the audio: In this inaugural Reflecting Pool podcast, host Bijan Karimi talks to USCG Lt. Chris Kimrey (CHDS Master’s cohort 1402) about how emerging problems often surprise lawmakers and agency officials which can...
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2015-09-3010 min
The Reflecting PoolIssue Attention CycleIn this inaugural Reflecting Pool podcast, host Bijan Karimi talks to USCG Lt. Chris Kimrey (CHDS Master’s cohort 1402) about how emerging problems often surprise lawmakers and agency officials which can result in rapid, reactive governance. Chris talks about re-purposing physics equations to quantify the primary characteristics that influence the emergence of attention pertaining to a crisis and how he developed a repeatable model whereby an emerging crisis can be evaluated by its characteristics to predict the likely reaction of government.
2015-09-3010 min
Capitol Hill Day School PodcastLights, Camera, Podcast! Aaron, Aidan, Eli, and Cleo<br/>
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2012-08-1012 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastLights, Camera, Podcast! Flag FootballGrayson, Michelle and Donald's report on Flg Football camp <br/>
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2012-08-1012 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastLight Camera, Podcast! Games, Games and more GamesMichelle, Donald and Grayson's video podcast on Games, Games and More Games camp at CHDS <br/>
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2012-08-1012 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastLights, Camera, Podcast! Dance to the MusicRobbie, Will and Eli report on Dance to the music, the "dancing bunnies" summer camp at CHDS. <br/>
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2012-08-1012 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastMultimedia Camp Introductions: Michelle, Grayson and RobbieStudents in Lights, Camera, Podcast!share their first podcasts. In this episode Michelle, Grayson and Robbie's introductions.
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2012-08-1012 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastMultimedia Camp Introductions: Ava, Will, and DonaldStudents in Lights, Camera, Podcast!share their first podcasts. In this episode Ava, Will, and Donald's introductions. <br/>
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2012-08-0912 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastMultimedia Camp Introductions: Sophia, Rose and KatherineStudents in Lights, Camera, Podcast! Share their first podcasts.
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2012-08-0912 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastSports at CHDS<br/>
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2011-02-1412 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastInfocast: How the CHDS Podcast is Created<br/>
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2011-02-1412 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastGuys & Dolls<br/>
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2011-02-1412 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastChesapeake Bay Trip<br/>
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2011-01-1912 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastCHDS BuddiesClick on the link above to learn about Buddies at CHDS, as reported by Philip & Lucas.<br/>
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2011-01-1912 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastCHDS: My School is Awesome Because...<br/>
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2011-01-1112 minCapitol Hill Day School PodcastOctober Podcast (Part 1 of 2) Sheridan Trips7th and 8th grade students interview Lisa Sommers who details the history and purpose of the Sheridan trips. Clara and Isaac give their first-hand account of the 8th grade Sheridan trip.
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2010-11-1612 min