--- title: "EP#162: Navigating Crises and Pre-bunking Disinformation" description: In this episode, host David Pembroke interviews Dr. Nathan Borgford-Parnell, the science lead at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition. image: https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/Bob%20social%20tile.png --- Talk to us [![fb](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/facebook-brands.svg)](https://www.facebook.com/govcinstitute) [![li](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/linkedin-brands.svg)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/govcomms-institute) [![tw](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/twitter-brands.svg)](https://twitter.com/govc_institute) [![in](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/instagram-brands.svg)](https://www.instagram.com/govcommsinstitute/) [![logo-white](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-white.png?width=197&height=40&name=logo-white.png "logo-white")](https://contentgroup-19617054.hs-sites.com/home-2) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=197&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep162-navigating-crises-and-prebunking-disinformation) - [Podcast](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) [Back to blog](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast) # EP#162: Navigating Crises and Pre-bunking Disinformation [![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/GovComms%20Institute%20Logo-01.jpg)  GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team)  | Jul 24, 2024 12:15:19 PM [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) ![](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/Bob%20social%20tile.png) In this episode of the GovComms Podcast, host David Pembroke sits down with Bob Jensen, an expert in crisis communication with extensive experience managing major US disasters. Jensen shares insights from his personal and professional journey, highlighting how his background in chemical engineering, industrial design, and government roles has shaped his approach to crisis communication.  Jensen delves into his hands-on experience with disaster events such as the Haiti earthquake, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and Hurricane Sandy. He emphasises the importance of preparedness, adaptability, and viewing communication as an integrated system. Jensen advocates for a systematic approach to communication, stressing the need for cohesive processes, strong relationships, and well-defined policies. The episode also explores the future of communication, particularly in the context of advancing technology and AI, and the role of information warfare in modern conflicts, with examples from Ukraine and Gaza. Jensen stresses the evolving significance of communication in government operations and shares his optimism about these developments while acknowledging the necessity of establishing standards and frameworks. The conversation is sure to leave listeners with a deeper understanding of crisis communication and its critical role in public governance.   Stream the episode on Spotify: Discussed in this episode: - Integrating systems thinking into crisis communication. - The impact of COVID-19 on government communication strategies. - Effective public engagement on climate change issues. - The impact of technology and AI on future communication strategies. Transcript: [A transcript of this episode can be found here.](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hubfs/GovComms%20Ep%20162%20-%20Bob%20Jensen%20Transcript.pdf) --- ###### About the Author GovComms Institute Team ### On the same subject ### [EP#160: Climate Science and the Danger of Making Comms Too Simple](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep160-climate-science-and-the-danger-of-making-comms-too-simple) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) ### [EP#161: LinkedIn mastery, storytelling secrets and the key to social media success](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep161-linkedin-mastery-storytelling-secrets-and-the-key-to-social-media-success) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) ### [EP#165: Applying Behavioural Science to Fight Misinformation and Sustain Change](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/ep165-applying-behavioural-science-to-fight-misinformation-and-sustain-change) [GovComms Institute Team](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/author/govcomms-institute-team) [Featured](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/podcast/tag/featured) [![GCI Horizontal Logo](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png?width=200&height=41&name=GCI%20%20Horizontal%20Logo.png "GCI Horizontal Logo")](https://blog.govcommsinstitute.com/) A global platform for government communicators. - SITE MAP - [Home](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com) - [About us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/about) - [Contact us](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/contact) - LEGALS - [Privacy Policy](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/pirivacy-policy) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.govcommsinstitute.com/terms-and-conditions) - CONTACT US - [+61 2 6273 0232](tel:+61%202%206273%200232) - [govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au](mailto:govcomms.institute@contentgroup.com.au) - [Level 3, 2 Mort Street, Canberra, ACT 2601 GPO Box 2381, Canberra, ACT 2601](https://goo.gl/maps/4iAFuvdJ1KbTe28CA) - Copyright © 2020 contentgroup Theme designed by [Markentive](https://www.markentive.com/)