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Structurally Sound - Institute for Homeland Security

Michael Aspland and Marcus Funk

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!

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47:34

Innovating MCI Hospital Training with Donald Berger &...

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2026/04/08

How do you plan for mass casualty incidents, especially in healthcare? Tabletop exercises and planning are a good start - especially when they prompt unexpected or innovative questions. This week, we chat with Donald Berger,Administrative Director of Safety Operations at University Medical Center and El Paso Children’s Hospital, and Dr. Joel Hendryx, the recently retired chief medical officer at University Medical Center of El Paso, about the importance of adapting and developing MCI training.

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48:53

The Importance of Trust Networks with Dr. JD and Mike...

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2026/04/01

Who do you trust? Who would you callright nowif your industry took a sudden left turn? If a name isn't springing to mind, then you might want to work on building your trust network. This week, we chat with Dr. Jason Davis and Mike Maloney about the importance of trust, how to build likeability and memorability, and the importance of strong and weak ties.

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42:42

Retained Losses & Conflicting Terminology with Safety...

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2026/03/25

Everyone notices when something expensive breaks. Smaller issues, like water leaks and electrical issues, can fly under the radar - but those chargesreallyadd 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, thevice president for safety, health, environment & risk management for The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and professor of occupational health at the

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56:16

Trust & Crisis Communication in Agriculture with...

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2026/03/18

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 theTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

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47:10

Internet Infrastructure & Disconnecting Dissent

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2026/03/04

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

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51:22

Resilient Planning & The El Paso Airport Shutdown

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2026/02/16

Let's imagine your company relies on a major transportation hub or port of entry. You get a call in the middle of the night - that hub is shut down for ten days. Do you know who to call? Do you have a plan?Those aren't hypothetical questions for anyone in El Paso, where the airport was suddenly closed last week. It reopened after a few hours but it's a good example of the need for diversification and trust in your supply chain and professional relationships. We're joined by Dr. Pam Zelbst, a

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30:54

AM Radio & Communication Resiliency with Oscar Rodriguez

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2026/02/04

In a crisis, reliable and direct communication strategies are key - and sometimes old technology is the most robust. This week, we chat with Texas Association of Broadcasters President Oscar Rodriguez about AM radio's resiliency during disasters, and why Congress is interested in preserving car radios.

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50:45

Bridging the Gap Between IT & OT with Joe Weiss

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2026/01/29

How secure are your physical devices? Are they engineered to be cyber-secure overall, or is the focus on protecting data? This week, we chat with Joe Weiss, a managing partner at Applied Control Solutions, about building inroads and translations between the different worlds of IT, OT and engineering.

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45:01

Risk-Based Wildfire Preparation with Joel Hambright

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2026/01/21

Fighting wildfires is all about risk management - weather patterns, wind strength, fuel conditions and equipment locations all play a role in planning and prevention. AI and emerging technology could make a big difference, too. This week, we chat with Joel Hambright, the longtime Regional Operations Chief for region four of the Texas A&M Forest service, about forestry management and risk mitigation.

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43:51

Metrics & Communication with Dave Komendat

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2026/01/14

It's tough to measure things thatdon'thappen, especially in dollars and cents, but a quantitative approach and well-honed communication skills go a long way. This week, we chat with Dave Komendat, a retired vice president and chief security officer for Boeing and a member of theinaugural Hall of Fame Speaker series at our Thought Leaders Conference last fall. We're also joined by IHS Program Executive Scott McHugh and IHS Coordinator Shelby Payne.

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46:35

Sovereign AI & Emerging Critical Infrastructure with...

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2026/01/07

We're accustomed to prioritizing energy independence as a national security concern. Is the infrastructure for artificial intelligence also becoming critical? This week, we chat with Jason Davis, a research professor and co-director of the Emerging Insights Lab at Syracuse University, about sovereign AI and the broad infrastructure it requires. We also touch on articles about data centers and related power plants and water concerns in Texas.

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43:49

Communication & Critical Storytelling with Kirsten...

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2025/12/03

Exemplary corporate security begins with effective communication - knowing your audience, knowing when to be direct and when to tell a compelling story. This week, we chat with Kirsten Meskill, the Chief Security Officer at Solventum and the second in our Hall of Fame Speaker Series following our Thought Leaders Conference in October.

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51:43

Considering the Ceasefire in Gaza with Dr. Nadav Morag

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2025/11/26

How has the war between Israel and Hamas affected the Middle East and the United States? What's next for Gaza, and what can the conflict teach us about intelligence and critical infrastructure? This week, we chat with Dr. Nadav Morag, a professor and chair of the Security Studies department at Sam Houston State as well as a former senior director for Israel's National Security Council, about the war and what might come next.

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37:46

Intentionality, Stretching & Bringing the Outside In...

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2025/11/12

What makes a great chief security officer, or chief information security officer? It's not only about security knowledge - intentionality, agility and personnel development all play a big role. This week, we chat with Jim Hutton, a former CSO for Procter & Gamble and other major companies as well as a member of the inaugural Hall of Fame Speaker series at our recent Thought Leaders conference. We're also joined by IHS Program Executive Scott McHugh and IHS Coordinator Shelby Payne.

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44:23

Modern Drones - UASs, UAPs & TLAs with Art Wolfskill

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2025/11/05

If you put the right camera on a drone, it can spot cracks in a rooftop or nitrogen levels in crops, among other versatile and positive uses. If you're up to no good, though, the same drone could cause plenty of problems for public- and private-sector critical infrastructure operators. This week, we chat with Dr. Art Wolfskill, professor and head of the agribusiness program at Sam Houston State, about the benefits and risks of highly mobile unmanned aircraft.

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47:22

Reslient Planning and Foresight with Julio Gonzalez

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2025/10/22

Safety, security and resilience require planning and agility. They also require partnerships both within a company and between private and public groups - especially in critical infrastructure. This week, we chat with Julio Gonzalez, the CEO of Sentinel Resilience Group, about building resilient frameworks and avoiding silos.

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53:10

Government Shutdown Effects on Critical Infrastructure

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2025/10/15

The ongoing government shutdown has direct and indirect effects on critical infrastructure. We can see some of them now; others may take months to be fully visible. This week, we chat about the definition of "essential workers" and how Uncle Sam's closure affects critical infrastructure. We also explore different generational perspectives on the shutdown.

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32:03

Introducing the 2025 Thought Leaders Conference

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2025/10/01

Most critical infrastructure is operated by private companies, not the government - and those corporations are facing existential threats emerging from cybersecurity, social media and international adversaries. This week, IHS Program Executive Scott McHugh and IHS Coordinator Shelby Payne introduce our upcoming Thought Leaders Conference featuring seasoned leaders innovating solutions and strategies for those threats. More information and registration information for the October 28 conference can be

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41:50

Embracing the Nuclear Renaissance with Robin Gaster &...

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2025/09/17

Historically, nuclear energy has faced two major obstacles - it's expensive and scary. Both may be changing rapidly. This week, we chat with Robin Gaster,theresearch director for the Center for Clean Energy Innovation at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, about how small modular reactors could make nuclear power more affordable and accessible at home and abroad. We also talk about shifting public opinion and nuclear energy as an opportunity for bipartisan collaboration and

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38:13

Before, During and After a Crisis, with Justen Noakes

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2025/08/03

All disasters are local. Disaster preparation often comes down to reliable information and accessible routine. This week, we chat with Justen Noakes, the Executive Director of Before/During/After and HEB's former "hurricane guy," about how an accessible and localized information hub can help small business plan, react and recover from crises. Noakes has also written a research paper for IHS on supply chain management and problem solving.We're also joined by IHS Public Sector Program Executive Robert

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