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Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

By: Michael Aspland and Marcus Funk
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Structurally Sound is a podcast produced by the Institute for Homeland Security (IHS) at Sam Houston State University. The podcast will be a game-changer for small to medium-sized businesses looking for the latest best practices in security and resilience. We want to inspire professionals like you to help you achieve your goals. New episodes are available on first and third Wednesdays each month!Sam Houston State University Hygiene & Healthy Living Political Science Politics & Government Science
Episodes
  • Retained Losses & Conflicting Terminology with Safety Bob

    Retained Losses & Conflicting Terminology with Safety Bob
    Mar 25 2026
    Everyone notices when something expensive breaks. Smaller issues, like water leaks and electrical issues, can fly under the radar - but those charges really add up. They can also fall under different terms or onto different expense reports, making them harder to track and prevent. This week, we chat with Dr. Robert Emery, the vice president for safety, health, environment & risk management for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and professor of occupational health at the University of Texas School of Public Health, about keeping a safety eye on small expenses and the wordswe use to emphasize and categorize them.
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    43 mins
  • Trust & Crisis Communication in Agriculture with Blair Fannin

    Trust & Crisis Communication in Agriculture with Blair Fannin
    Mar 18 2026
    Effective communication is all about cutting through the noise and providing accurate information - especially during a crisis. This week, we chat about agricultural crises, trust networks and a bit of farm economics with Blair Fannin, the media relations manager and disaster assessment and recovery public information officer for the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
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    56 mins
  • Internet Infrastructure & Disconnecting Dissent

    Internet Infrastructure & Disconnecting Dissent
    Mar 4 2026
    A few months ago, when the Iranian government faced major nationwide protests, they turned off the internet for most of the population. Could that happen in the United States? This week, we chat with Dr. Karpoor Shashidhar and Dr. Cihan Varol of the computer science department at Sam Houston State about internet infrastructure at home and abroad. We also talk with Scott McHugh, program executive for the private sector at the Institute for Homeland Security, about the geopolitics of internet disconnection and access.
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    47 mins
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