[110] ‘MTSU On the Record’ takes timely look at government disaster relief responses

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. —In the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the “MTSU On the Record” radio program will examine government’s role in responding to natural disasters.

Host Gina Logue’s interview with John Vile, dean of the University Honors College, will air from 9:30 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, and from 6 to 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, on WMOT-FM Roots Radio 89.5 and www.wmot.org.

“Governmental Responses to Natural Disasters in the U.S.: A Documentary History,” a book edited by Vile, includes readings from presidential addresses and orders, judicial decisions and disaster relief agencies, among other items.

It provides historical and philosophical context dating back to Biblical and classical eras and includes information relating to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security, Hurricane Katrina and climate change.

“Events that used to take a month or two to even hear about … are now on our screens at night or the next morning,” Vile said. “I think there’s a lot more political pressure (to help disaster victims), and, of course, we’re a much more integrated society in terms of integration and transportation.”

The book was published and the radio interview was recorded prior to Hurricane Florence’s attack on the coasts of the Carolinas.

To hear previous “MTSU On the Record” programs, go to http://bit.ly/mtsu-otr.

For more information about the radio program, contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.