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 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...
May 18, 2021•4 hr 5 min•Ep. 17
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 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 ...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 16
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 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...
Nov 13, 2020•39 min•Ep. 15
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 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 recommen...
Feb 04, 2020•44 min•Ep. 14
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 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 Cente...
Jun 04, 2019•39 min•Ep. 13
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 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 Pre...
Apr 23, 2019•25 min•Ep. 12
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 off...
Apr 09, 2019•32 min•Ep. 11
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...
Mar 26, 2019•35 min•Ep. 10
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 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 ....
Mar 12, 2019•40 min•Ep. 9
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, 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 bee...
Nov 16, 2018•28 min•Ep. 8
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 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.
Oct 04, 2018•28 min•Ep. 7
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 this battle between facts and fakes.
Sep 25, 2018•31 min•Ep. 6
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 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 inve...
Aug 23, 2018•55 min•Ep. 5
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 with two-Category 5 hurricanes striking just twelve days apart.
May 17, 2018•27 min•Ep. 4
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, and organizational arrangements to strengthen U.S. homeland security.
Apr 20, 2018•15 min•Ep. 3
This 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.
Mar 05, 2018•45 min•Ep. 2
With 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.
Jan 31, 2018•23 min•Ep. 1
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.
Jan 30, 2018•4 min
