Brianna Sachs
Disaster correspondent at The Washington Post reporting on FEMA, federal disaster funding, and national trends in emergency management.
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Mar 18, 2026 • 44min
What The Future Holds For FEMA In North Carolina
Gerard Albert, a rural communities reporter covering Hurricane Helene recovery. Brianna Sachs, a disaster correspondent tracking FEMA and federal disaster funding. Barry Scanlon, a former FEMA senior advisor with crisis management experience. They discuss stalled federal funding in North Carolina, disputed allocations and buyouts, DHS policy changes and layoffs, and proposals to speed reimbursements and reshape FEMA's role.
Aug 28, 2025 • 43min
New Orleans And Katrina, 20 Years Later
Tyrone Turner, WAMU's visuals editor and former National Geographic reporter, shares his firsthand experience of covering Hurricane Katrina. Clint Smith, a staff writer at The Atlantic and New Orleans native, discusses the deep emotional and racial implications of the disaster, while Brianna Sachs, a Washington Post reporter, highlights FEMA's lasting challenges and the need for reform. Together, they reflect on the city's ongoing recovery and the lessons learned in disaster response, emphasizing the importance of community ties and cultural heritage.
