‘What’s Next in EM’ Podcast Announces Highly Anticipated Second Season

New podcast episodes bring fresh conversations, compelling guests, and deeper insights beginning October 15, 2026.

FANWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Center for Emergency Management Intelligence Research, part of York Drive, LLC today announced the second season of “What’s Next in EM, with Michael Prasad, CEM^®“, premiering October 15, 2026, on a monthly schedule. Building on the momentum of its debut season, the podcast will return with new perspectives, candid conversations, and practical takeaways for listeners interested in emergency management, also known as EM.

Season 2 expands the show’s signature approach with 12 new episodes featuring guest academics and practitioners in and around emergency management, plus each episode highlights the research, writing and advocacy work being done since the last episode and “what’s next” in EM.

Across the seasons, host Michael Prasad explores preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation themes for large scale incidents, emergencies, disasters, and catastrophes. Prasad, who is both an EM practitioner and an academic, gives listeners and viewers an engaging look at ideas, experiences, and people shaping emergency management across the world. Michael Prasad is a Certified Emergency Manager (CEM^®), and has held leadership roles in EM for more than 20 years.

“Season 1 opened the door to showcase experts many folks may never connect with, but their work impacts everyone who is impacted by disasters. We’re excited to take these conversations even further in Season 2,” said Michael Prasad, host of What’s Next in EM. “This season is more ambitious, more personal, and filled with stories we believe will stay with people long after each episode ends.”

What Listeners Can Expect

• Conversations with experts in emergency management and allied fields like homeland security, crisis communications, and project management
• In-depth episodes on the research, writing and advocacy in this field
• Bonus content and behind-the-scenes updates for the podcast community

The season two premiere, featuring an interview with United Kingdom EM experts and authors Gail Rowntree and Beverley Griffiths on their new book “Resilience in Emergency Management: Core Concepts and Practical Applications”. That episode will be available on October 15, 2026. New episodes will be released on the 15th of each month via an RSS feed on all the major podcast listening platforms. Listeners – and viewers can subscribe for free and learn more at https://thecemir.substack.com/s/whats-next-in-em and follow @TheCEMIR for announcements, clips, and bonus content.

About “What’s Next in EM, with Michael Prasad, CEM^®”

“What’s Next in EM, with Michael Prasad, CEM^®” is an interview-based emergency management podcast featuring conversations with academics, practitioners, and experts in allied fields.

“What’s Next in EM, with Michael Prasad, CEM^® “is hosted by Michael Prasad and produced by the Center for Emergency Management Intelligence Research, a unit of York Drive, LLC. Through short (usually less than 30 minutes each) monthly episodes, the show helps listeners and viewers learn more about the research, writing, and advocacy in and around global emergency management concepts and practices. Since launching in 2025, the podcast is categorized under Government / Non-Profit, as well as Management / Business, focusing on emergency management (EM) and leadership.

CEM^® is a registered trademark of the International Association of Emergency Managers, and used with authorization.

The podcast’s RSS feed is: https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/2431946/s/292723.rss

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