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Critical Communications Today Podcast

Rewatch the latest podcast episodes from Critical Communications Today, recorded live at BAPCO 2026.

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AI, Communications & the Future of Public Safety

In this episode of The CCT Podcast, we speak with David Shorland, UK & Ireland Country Manager and Sales Director at Motorola Solutions, recorded live at BAPCO.

Hearing Through Chaos: AI Audio, Emergency Response & The Future of Public Safety

How can AI help emergency operators hear through chaos when every second matters? Philip Mason speaks with Mette Carstensen, CEO & Co-founder of Augmented Hearing, about the real-world impact of AI-powered audio technology in emergency communications.

PTSD, Resilience & The Hidden Reality of Emergency Services

Philip Mason speaks with Dr Michelle Lilly about the mental health challenges facing emergency services and control room staff.

Trauma, Recovery & Emergency Response

In this episode of The CCT Podcast, host Philip Mason speaks with Anne Campbell-Gunn, Founding CEO of Three Nines, the charity supporting children and families affected by trauma, crisis and major incidents.

Leading Through Crisis: Inside Washington DC’s Emergency Communications Response

Heather McGaffin, Director of the Office of Unified Communications in Washington, D.C. joins the CCT Podcast live from BAPCO to discuss one of the most demanding periods her team has faced.

A Prevention-First Approach to Wildfires with Fire Chief Dan Munsey

Philip Mason speaks with Fire Chief Dan Munsey on prevention-first thinking, wildfire risk, and the cultural shift needed across public safety.

The AI Paradox in Emergency Services

Filmed live at BAPCO 2026, Philip Mason speaks with Aaron Page about the balance between innovation and control in AI adoption.

BAPCO 2026 Wrap-Up: Key Insights from the Public Safety Communications Sector

In this episode of the Critical Communications Today podcast, BAPCO Journal Editor Phil Mason sits down with Darryl Keen (Vice-Chair & Trustee, BAPCO) and Matt Leat (Trustee, BAPCO) for a wrap-up discussion at the close of BAPCO 2026.

CCT editor Philip Mason sits down with podcast cohost Georgie Green at BAPCO 26

CCT editor Philip Mason sits down with BAPCO Podcast cohost Georgie Green in the 'podcast-booth' to reflect on Day 1 at BAPCO 2026.