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In recent years, the world has been rocked by major economic crises, most notably the devastating collapse of Lehman Brothers, the largest bankruptcy in American history, which triggered the breathtakingly destructive sub-prime disaster. What sparks these vast economic calamities? Why do our economic policy makers fail to protect us from such upheavals? In Wrong, economist Richard Grossman addresses such questions, shining a light on the poor thinking behind nine of the worst economic policy mistakes of the past 200 years, missteps whose outcomes ranged from appalling to tragic.

We explore effective strategies for managing misinformation, coordinating resources, and maintaining public trust during wildfires and floods. Hear personal stories from the front lines, lessons from past emergencies, and insights on preparation and training. Our podcast offers valuable knowledge for professionals and anyone interested in crisis communications.Follow Wildfires, Floods, and Chaos Communications and stay informed on managing chaos in disasters, emergencies and crises. Find us on YouTube where you can watch recent episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=...

Diving deep into man-made disasters. Accidents don't just happen. Here we explore the failures that lead to industrial accidents, aviation crashes, building collapses, and more.