Floods are one of the most common natural disasters in the U.S., affecting millions, and yet, only 4% of homeowners nationwide have flood insurance.
Dive into the world of flood risk and insurance with Flood for Thought™, a podcast hosted by reThought Flood's Kevin Thomas. Each episode brings together the experts, innovators, and industry leaders who shape how we understand, manage, and respond to one of nature's biggest threats.
FEMA Communications, Death Threats, and the Helene Misinformation Storm
Former FEMA communications leader Jaclyn Rothenberg, now Senior Vice President of Reputation Management at Avoq, joins Kevin Thomas to reflect on the chaos that surrounded Hurricane Helene, including a surge of misinformation, coordinated false narratives, and escalating hate speech and death threats targeting her and other public officials.
The conversation explores what it means to manage crisis communications in real time while facing personal risk, and how communicating information can directly impact disaster response and recovery.
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18 Mar 2026
Rebuilding Communities After the Waters Rise | With Logan Herring
Based in Wilmington’s Riverside neighborhood, the WRK Group is working to break down barriers rooted in structural racism by investing in housing, education, workforce development, and health. Their approach is all about creating real, lasting opportunities led by and for the community.
In this episode, we talk about how those same inequities show up after disasters like hurricanes, and what it really takes to rebuild in a way that’s fair, sustainable, and community-driven.
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25 Feb 2026
Risk, Recovery, & Restoration...Oh My! | With Ed Haas
We’re thrilled to welcome fan favorite Ed Haas, our Director of Risk & Loss Control and the star of our monthly webinars.In this episode, we dive into risk, recovery, and restoration. Huge shoutout to Ed for sharing his expert insights and real-world stories on these crucial topics. From actionable advice to eye-opening anecdotes, Ed covers it all! 🙌
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21 Jan 2026
Why Do You Want to Be Next to That Creek? Lessons from the Built to Last: Buyer Beware Documentary | With George Siegal
In this episode, we’re joined by filmmaker George Siegal, writer and director of the documentary “Built to Last: Buyer Beware”, for a candid conversation about flood risk, modern construction practices, and how the insurance industry must step up to protect its clients.
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22 Dec 2025
The Holiday Trivia Special
For the holidays, we're doing something different. This trivia episode covers floods in movies & TV shows, memorable insurance slogans and mascots, and a final connection round- no expertise required!
Happy holidays, we'll see you next year!
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12 Nov 2025
NFIP as a Last Resort? Rethinking Flood Risk, Banking, and Insurance | With Robert Cole
In this episode, Robert Cole helps us break down how Midwest homeowners can better understand flood risk, explore the friction between banks and insurers, and discuss possible upcoming NFIP reforms and regulations shaping the future of flood coverage.
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22 Oct 2025
From Sandy to Helene: The Reality Behind East Coast Flooding | With Andrew Farrell
In this episode of Flood for Thought™, we talk with Andrew Farrell, reThought Flood's Senior Business Development Manager, to discuss his experience with flooding on the East Coast. Growing up in South Jersey and now living in South Carolina, Andrew has lived through both Hurricane Sandy and Helene. Join us for his insights on flooding in the East, flood preparedness, and how we can build a more resilient future.
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24 Sept 2025
The Future of FEMA & The NFIP | With Butch Kinerney
In this episode of Flood for Thought, we sit down with Butch Kinerney, former Chief of Marketing, Partnerships, Outreach, and Disaster Response for the NFIP, to unpack why so many people skip flood insurance, what the future may hold for FEMA and the NFIP, if DIY flood recovery is viable, and more!
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16 Sept 2025
Forget the Premium, Think Bigger Picture | With Gerry Evenwel
In our debut episode, reThought Flood® is joined by Gerry Evenwel, Vice President of Operations at National Flood Experts. Gerry shares his expertise on assessing flood risk, the top common mistakes clients make when purchasing flood insurance, how flood insurance impacts the value of a property, and more.
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