Best James Hauser Podcasts (2025)

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2025 EM Wrapped: Year-End Emergency Management Review & 2026 Predictions 1:21:15

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7d ago1:21:15

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In this special year-end episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with a panel of industry leaders: Todd De Voe, Matt Green, Anastasia Maynich, Laura James, and Ralph Bloemers. They dissect the chaotic landscape of 2025 and the evolving role of the emergency manager. What it reveals: the dangerous lag between the velocity of mode…

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Operationalizing AI: How Senior Emergency Managers Can Fight Burnout with Tom Sivak 38:00

8d ago38:00

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King speaks with Tom Sivak, Chief Emergency Manager at Emergency Management One, about the fundamental shift in the crisis management profession from a knowledge economy to an allocation economy. What it reveals: the unsustainable nature of manual information processing in an era of polycrisis an…

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Governance, Bureaucracy, and Recovery Lessons from Christchurch with Brenden Winder 28:49

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Brenden Winder (Christchurch City Council). They dissect the fourteen year recovery journey following the Christchurch earthquakes. What it reveals: the dangerous illusion of short term success in emergency management. It also exposes the silent erosion of institutional memory…

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What Sweden's Transformation Tells Us About Gray Zone Reality 14:11

28d ago14:11

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines Sweden's transformation from traditional emergency management to integrated security governance. What it reveals: the gray zone reality facing emergency management professionals across Europe. Throughout 2025, coordinated Russian operations across Baltic civilian infrastructure expo…

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How Adversarial Stress Testing Reveals the Gray Zone 13:07

2M ago13:07

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines how gray zone operations are fundamentally reshaping civilian crisis management across Europe. Kyle walks through Russian drone incursions over Poland, GPS jamming affecting hundreds of thousands of flights, and shadow fleet operations cutting undersea cables to demonstrate why trad…

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The Burden of Criticism: How External Pressure is Fracturing Emergency Management From Within 13:50

2M ago13:50

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King takes a hard look at the internal fractures forming within the emergency management community. Kyle reflects on how recent disasters and public criticism have brought long-standing issues to the surface. This episode challenges the profession to face uncomfortable truths about authority, mes…

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Inside IAEM 2025 and the Evolving Role of Emergency Managers with Toni Hauser 28:01

3M ago28:01

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with emergency preparedness leader Toni Hauser to examine how the future of emergency management is being shaped by shifting influence, community leadership, and professional development. With debates underway about decentralizing FEMA, the discussion highlights why local voices ma…

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The Professional Development Paradox: Why Senior Leaders Are Intellectually Starving 17:42

3M ago17:42

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King breaks down the professional development paradox in emergency management. As challenges grow more complex and interdependent, senior leaders are often stuck between outdated training models and increasing demands. Many find that after 15 years, professional growth slows, leaving them intelle…

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Maritime Transport System (MTS) Recovery and Resilience with James Merten 25:48

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with maritime operations expert James Merten to explore how global trade depends on a fragile and often invisible system: ocean shipping. From cargo delays and cyberattacks to major port shutdowns, disruptions in this sector have far-reaching effects—touching everything from factor…

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The Velocity of Crisis: The Speed Gap That's Killing Communities 12:34

5M ago12:34

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King introduces the “velocity of crisis”—a powerful yet overlooked concept in emergency management. As disasters escalate faster and ripple through interconnected systems, our current response models are falling behind. Kyle explores how predictive analytics, anticipatory positioning, and automat…

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The Resilience Paradox: Why We Expect More From Citizens Than From Systems 11:01

5M ago11:01

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, Kyle King unpacks the “Resilience Paradox”—why we expect people to be self-reliant during emergencies while tolerating fragile infrastructure. Triggered by the mass blackout across Spain and Portugal, Kyle examines the deeper disconnect between how cities are planned and how they perform under stress. He m…

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Are We Measuring Against the Wrong Thing? 16:54

6M ago16:54

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, Kyle King challenges the core assumptions of American emergency management. He contrasts FEMA’s focus on efficiency with Europe’s emphasis on survival, revealing why traditional measures like response time and coordination no longer reflect the realities of modern disasters. Drawing on examples such as the…

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Suffocating Under Relief: How Emergency Management Lost Its Path to Coordination 18:51

6M ago18:51

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, Kyle King shows how growing disaster aid has weakened emergency management. He traces FEMA’s move from a coordination role to a relief fund handler, points out the costs of grant-driven processes, and makes the case for rebuilding from first principles. Tune in for a close look at institutional hurdles, a …

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The Courage to Say 'We Don’t Have the Answers': First Principles Reform in Emergency Management 11:41

6M ago11:41

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King challenges us to rethink everything we thought we knew about emergency management. Rather than layering on new frameworks after each disaster, Kyle argues for the courage to admit we don’t have all the answers—and to start over from first principles. He explores how institutional inertia tra…

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The Same Old Answers Won't Solve New Problems 11:40

7M ago11:40

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King dives into insights from a House subcommittee hearing on FEMA’s future. He critiques the reliance on outdated institutional models amid today’s accelerating, interconnected crises—what experts label as polycrises and perma-crises. Kyle calls for bold rethinking: integrating cross-domain insi…

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Reimagining FEMA's Role in National Emergencies with Quin Lucie 38:15

7M ago38:15

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Quin Lucie, a legal expert and former FEMA official with deep experience in national security and emergency management. Together, they explore the often-overlooked origins of FEMA. Quin reveals the agency’s roots in wartime mobilization and civil defense, offering a stark contrast…

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The Most Expensive Report Ever Written (Again) 5:31

8M ago5:31

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King examines the devastating aftermath of the Lahaina Fire through the lens of governance and emergency management. Drawing from the investigative article "The Most Expensive Report Ever Written," the episode explores how institutional decisions shaped the failure of response systems in Maui. Ki…

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Barbara Marder - What's Happening in the Washington Retirement Policy Debate? 34:24

9M ago34:24

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American Retirement Association Brian Graff routinely argues that no one grows up wanting to be a D.C. Pension Geek—it just sorta happens. But Barb Marder actually DID want to be a D.C. Pension Geek at a relatively young age. The president and CEO of the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) joins Graff for a fascinating discussion about EBRI'…

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Design Thinking in Integrated Crisis Management with Rick Fernandez 32:53

10M ago32:53

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

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Alert to Action: Infection Prevention in Crisis Mode 31:21

10M ago31:21

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

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Adapt, Survive, Thrive: Building Climate-Resilient Health Systems with Nathan Gross 29:10

11M ago29:10

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

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Brad Campbell - The Trump Administration’s Priorities for Retirement Plans 36:31

11M ago36:31

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“There’s a little bit going on here in [Washington] D.C.,” American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff quipped at the outset of the latest episode of D.C. Pension Geeks. “We have a great guest to help us figure out what’s going on.” Indeed. Brad Campbell, former Assistant Labor Secretary for the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) …

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The End of Emergency Management (as we know it) with Kyle King 14:07

11M ago14:07

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In this first episode of season 4, the Crisis Lab Podcast looks at crisis management and emergency response. Host Kyle King talks about the need for a new emergency management system as disasters become more frequent and severe. From the case study of the Los Angeles fires to the problems in FEMA, this episode explains why our current system is fai…

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A Look Back on 2024 with Kyle King 29:53

12M ago29:53

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In the season finale of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King reviews the defining events of 2024, including the collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria, China's gray zone tactics toward Taiwan, record-breaking climate disasters, and the rise of AI-driven misinformation. This episode explores how these crises are reshaping the world. The dis…

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Rethinking EM Part 2: Misinformation and the Erosion of Trust with Todd De Voe 38:30

1y ago38:30

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King continues his insightful discussion with Todd DeVoe, a leading voice in emergency management. This is Part 2 of the two-part series delving into the critical need to rethink strategies in disaster response and community engagement to address modern challenges. Kyle and Todd unpack pressing i…

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Preston Rutledge - What the Election Means for Retirement Plan Policy 45:01

1y ago45:01

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Oh, what an election it was. It determined not only the presidency but control of both houses of Congress. Now that it’s settled, people rightly wonder what it means for retirement planning and saving policy. “It was kind of a big deal,” American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff understatedly said. “And given the fact that it’s a big deal. We…

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Rethinking EM Part 1: From Resilient to Anti-Fragile with Todd De Voe 47:13

1y ago47:13

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King catches up with Todd DeVoe, a seasoned emergency management professional, on what’s been happening in the field of disaster preparedness and community resilience. This is Part 1 of a two-part series exploring how the field of emergency management is evolving—and why we need to rethink our st…

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Debra Whitman - How to Make it Easier to ‘Age Well’ in America 34:59

1y ago34:59

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How long will we live in retirement? Will we be healthy? How long will we work? Will we have enough money? These are common, and heavy, questions we’d all like answered. Self-described “Pension Geek” Debra Whitman, EVP and Chief Public Policy Officer with the 30 million-member strong AARP, joins ARA CEO Brian Graff for a discussion of her new book,…

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Innovative Crisis Exercises: From Design to Execution with Sophia Klewer 44:58

1y ago44:58

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King sits down with Sophia Klewer, the COO of PREVENCY and an expert in crisis management simulations. Kyle and Sophia discuss why crisis simulations are essential, showing how these exercises help organizations adapt by testing systems, decisions, and teams in realistic scenarios. They cover the…

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Borderless Disasters Require Borderless Diplomacy with Lamar Medlock and Lee Howell 35:12

1+ y ago35:12

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King explores disaster diplomacy, highlighting the inaugural World Fire Congress held in Washington D.C. in May 2024. Guests LamarGonzález-Medlock, an emergency manager, and Lee Howell, a chief fire officer from the UK, discuss the event's themes, which included international cooperation in firef…

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Innovative Strategies for Long-Term Emergency Preparedness with Lorraine Schneider 45:00

1+ y ago45:00

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Lorraine Schneider, Chief Operating Officer of the Resiliency Initiative and an expert in crisis management and emergency preparedness. Kyle and Lorraine discuss the challenges faced by people working in emergency management, whether they’re in large companies or small nonprofits.…

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Michael Kreps - Entire Tax Code ‘Up for Grabs' 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

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The 50th anniversary of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is rapidly approaching, a law that “affects real people every day,” according to Michael Kreps, a principal with Groom Law and chair of its Retirement Services Group. Kreps, a former Senate HELP Committee retirement policy staffer, joins American Retirement Association (ARA…

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Principles in Action: Ethical Decision-Making in Disasters with Roman Tandlich 37:58

1+ y ago37:58

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

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Harnessing Business Continuity For Effective Community Crisis Response with Alex Fullick 49:24

1+ y ago49:24

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Alex Fullick, an expert in business continuity planning and the Founder and Managing Director of Stone Road Inc. In the first part of our discussion, hosted on the 'Preparing for the Unexpected' channel, Alex and Kyle covered the macro-level impact of BCP on global stability, incl…

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Sean Wang 46:06

1+ y ago46:06

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Alex is joined in the virtual cinema this week by Oscar nominated filmmaker Sean Wang to talk about his debut feature, the coming-of-age comedy drama 'Didi (Out July 26th). Sean then takes us on his perfect trip, involving the anime movie that is his FONDEST MOVIE MEMORY, the Scorsese movie moment that makes him PUMP HIS FIST IN THE AIR, the body-h…

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Preston Rutledge - ERISA’s Massive Impact on the Retirement Plan Space 45:55

1+ y ago45:55

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ERISA turns 50 on Labor Day. It’s older, wiser, and still looks great. What has been its most significant impact on the ability of America’s workers to save? Preston Rutledge joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a comprehensive look back and ahead. Rutledge, founder and principal of Rutledge Policy Group, knows the subject well…

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Jeff Zimbalist 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

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Joining Alex in the virtual cinema this week is filmmaker Jeff Zimbalist to talk about his incredible new documentary Skywalkers: A Love Story about a pair of extreme rooftoppers attempting to perform the greatest rooftopping stunt ever - and hitting Netflix on July 19th. Jeff then takes us on a trip where he tries to cheer up a musical legend, des…

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Andrew Biggs - Lies and Statistics—What the 401(k) Data Actually Says 1:06:35

1+ y ago1:06:35

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Former high-ranking Social Security Administration official and retirement policy gadfly Andrew Biggs joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a frank discussion about the data fueling the 401(k) debate. Biggs, a frequent financial media critic of ‘retirement crisis’ sensationalism, explains the retirement readiness disconnect—and …

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Integrating Digital Safety in the Food Industry with Kristin Demoranville 59:08

1+ y ago59:08

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Kristin Demoranville, an expert in security risk resilience for the food sector, and the Founder and CEO of AnzenSage. Kyle and Kristin delve into the practical aspects of ensuring resilient food systems. They focus on community-level implementations, providing actionable steps fo…

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Dimitri Leonidas 1:40:18

1+ y ago1:40:18

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Actor Dimitri Leonidas joins Alex in the virtual cinema this week to talk about his role in the epic new Ancient Rome TV series 'THOSE ABOUT TO DIE' - directed by Roland Emmerich and coming to Amazon Prime in the UK on July 18th. He then takes us on a trip including how a film's third act turning point should always include a SOUR SWEET. The Jack N…

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James Klein - ERISA at 50! Where We Are, Where We’re Going 40:52

1+ y ago40:52

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The bipartisan nature of retirement plan legislation is key to its success. American Benefits Council President Jim Klein, the “OG” of retirement plan policy, joins Brian Graff for an in-depth discussion of retirement saving, healthcare and how ERISA—which turns 50 this year—has impacted both.By James Klein

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James Krishna Floyd 1:07:12

1+ y ago1:07:12

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Actor and filmmaker James Krishna Floyd joins Alex in the virtual cinema to discuss his brilliant debut feature Unicorns (hitting screens on July 5th), before taking us on his perfect trip to the movies to discover the the Ridley Scott movie that has the perfect ending, the Oscars moment that he considers the most shocking, the line from One Flew O…

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Robert Morgan 1:04:08

1+ y ago1:04:08

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Joining Alex in the virtual cinema this week is filmmaker Robert Morgan, to chat about his brilliant new psychological horror 'Stopmotion' about a stopmotion animator becoming obsessed with finishing her movie. Robert then takes us on his perfect trip to the movies, talking about why food is a big no no for him at the cinema, why Henry: Portrait of…

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Fra Fee 1:06:24

1+ y ago1:06:24

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Rebel Moon star Fra Fee joins Alex in the virtual cinema this week to discuss his brilliant new BBC drama Lost Boys and Fairies as well as take us on his perfect trip to the movies. We discover the joys of going to the cinema by yourself! Discover the magical movie musical out later this year he cannot wait to see! Find out which Richard Curtis mov…

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EU vs NATO: Comparing Resilience in Civil Preparedness with Rade Rajkovchevski 42:22

1+ y ago42:22

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In this episode of the Crisis Lab Podcast, host Kyle King interviews Dr. Rade Rajkovchevski, a seasoned professional in civil protection, humanitarian action, and disaster preparedness and resilience. Kyle and Rade discuss how the European Union (EU) and NATO strengthen the resilience of their member countries and communities. They also look at how…

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Celyn Jones 1:05:57

1+ y ago1:05:57

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Alex is joined in the virtual cinema by the brilliant actor, writer and director Celyn Jones, who is having a very busy 2024! From 'Swede Caroline' to 'The Almond and the Seahorse' to the upcoming 'Chuck Chuck Baby'. As well as chatting about those movies, Celyn takes us on a wonderful trip, from a fond memory of watching Ghostbusters, to the geniu…

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Renny Harlin 46:19

1+ y ago46:19

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Alex is joined by the legendary Renny Harlin to talk about his new horror 'The Strangers: Chapter One' (Out May 17th) and go on his perfect trip to the movies. They discuss the James Cameron movie moment that makes him pump his first in the air. Which Baz Luhrmanm movie he can't understand why more people don't love. The Alfred Hitchcock scene he c…

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Tim Hauser - The Final Fiduciary Rule’s Myths and Controversies 1:38:53

1+ y ago1:38:53

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Department of Labor Chief Operating Officer and senior staff member Tim Hauser joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff for a comprehensive discussion of the myths, controversies and questions surrounding the final fiduciary rule, officially called the Retirement Security Rule. This frank and factual conversation between two fiduciary …

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Rachele Schank 58:41

1+ y ago58:41

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Joining Alex in the virtual cinema this week is actress Rachele Schank to tell us about her new historical drama 'Love, Courage and The Battle of Bushy Run' before taking us on her perfect cinema trip including which Hollywood A-Lister she'd take with her and the rom-com of their's that is her MOST WATCHED FILM. The Guillermo Del Toro movie scene t…

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Aron Szapiro - The Data, Empirical Information Fueling the Final Fiduciary Rule 46:37

1+ y ago46:37

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Research and consulting giant Morningstar was cited over 40 times in the final fiduciary rule release, officially called the Retirement Security Rule. The reason was largely due to the data and information for which the company is known. Aron Szapiro, Head of Government Affairs with Morningstar, joins American Retirement Association CEO Brian Graff…