Does America Need a New Model for Disaster Relief?

To the Point

Does America Need a New Model for Disaster Relief?

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Published on Oct 31, 2014, 11:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:58:05

Episode Description

The Red Cross -- America’s primary disaster relief agency -- is on the defensive after reports that it’s more concerned about public relations than public assistance.  Is it hiding the truth or is it the victim of sensational journalism?  Is it prepared for future disasters, which could be bigger and harder to handle than those of the past?

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A monthly reality-check on the issues Americans care about most. Host Warren Olney draws on his decades of experience to explore the people and issues shaping – and disrupting - our world. How did everything change so fast? Where are we headed? The conversations are informal, edgy and always informative. If Warren's asking, you want to know the answer.