Podcast

On Solid Ground

Documentary, Nature, Science, Society & Culture

In a natural disaster, response starts long before the storm arrives. This is a series about the local leaders and problem-solvers helping communities prepare for what comes next. Produced by Walmart and Re:think, the creative marketing studio at The Atlantic.

Documentary chart
#159
Episodes
5
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
21 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
3 weeks ago

Episodes

5 episodes, newest first

  1. Episode 4: After the Storm

    Season 1, Episode 4

    Show notes

    After headlines fade, communities must keep rebuilding. Hear how communities turn hard-won lessons into the keys to navigating the next disaster.

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    21 min
  2. Episode 3: Wake of the Storm

    Season 1, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Medicine, a familiar face, and a hot meal can be the first steps toward normalcy after a disaster. Follow the teams running to the situations everyone else is leaving.

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    23 min
  3. Episode 2: Eye of the Storm

    Season 1, Episode 2

    Show notes

    Forecasts shift, phones ring, and people face impossible choices. Emergency teams and local leaders must respond in real time to move resources and keep their communities safe.

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    17 min
  4. Episode 1: Before the Storm

    Season 1, Episode 1

    Show notes

    How do communities prepare for disasters they hope never happen? Meet the emergency planners, business leaders, and volunteers building resilience before the first siren sounds.

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    20 min
  5. On Solid Ground: The Trailer Trailer

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    1 min

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