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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
  • 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
  • Resilient Planning & The El Paso Airport Shutdown

    Resilient Planning & The El Paso Airport Shutdown
    Feb 16 2026
    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 professor of supply chain management, and Dr. Ryan Randa, the research director for the Institute for Homeland Security and an associate professor of criminal justice and criminology. Also, here are some links to news articles about the closure from The El Paso Times, Wall Street Journal and NBC News.
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    51 mins
  • AM Radio & Communication Resiliency with Oscar Rodriguez

    AM Radio & Communication Resiliency with Oscar Rodriguez
    Feb 4 2026
    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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    31 mins
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