
Deanne Criswell
FEMA chief, discussing federal support for Florida.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 40min
Amid Trump's FEMA phase-out, disasters make stark the need for federal help
Join Alex Padilla, Democratic Senator from California, Deanne Criswell, former FEMA Administrator, and Dan Osborne, an independent Senate candidate from Nebraska, as they dive into the pressing need for federal disaster assistance. They discuss the alarming impact of recent flooding in Texas and critique political priorities that put immigration enforcement above disaster relief. Insights into the challenges of FEMA's phase-out and the critical role of federal aid in recovery highlight the urgency of reform in emergency response.

Oct 9, 2024 • 46min
Hurricane Milton Restrengthens Into Category 5 Storm
This discussion features Barbara Tripp, Chief of Tampa Fire Rescue, and Deanne Criswell, FEMA Administrator, addressing urgent evacuation efforts as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida. Megan Martin shares her dual role as a pediatric emergency physician and mother preparing for the storm. Jamie Gangel reveals new insights from Bob Woodward's book about Trump and Putin, while David Urban and Jasmine Wright analyze the political ramifications of disaster responses. Andrew Garfield opens up about navigating grief after losing his mother, offering a poignant perspective amid chaos.

Jan 23, 2026 • 44min
US Braces for Massive Winter Storm
Nicole Malliotakis, New York congresswoman focused on local readiness and redistricting. Deanne Criswell, former FEMA chief and emergency management expert. Josh Saul, Bloomberg energy reporter on power and fuel markets. They discuss storm impacts on the power grid, prepositioning of federal resources, staffing and institutional knowledge risks, and how energy demand and outages could unfold across regions.


