Radiolab

On the Media: American Emergency

June 12, 2026·55 min·6-min readnarrativescience
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This Radiolab episode explores the turbulent history and existential crisis of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), revealing how a mission rooted in helping Americans during disasters has become entangled in political paranoia, bureaucratic dysfunction, and national fear. Thro

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Micah Loewinger

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Micah LoewingerLeo BosnerLouis GiordanoCameron HamiltonKristi NoemGarrett Graff

Books

Raven Rockby Garrett Graff

Companies

Walmart

Research & Papers

Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act

Topics

Climate ChangeCriminal JusticeInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismPolitical News

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