Radio: Jerry Theodorou on the proposed FEMA cuts

Jerry Theodorou of the R Street Institute joined the Mornings with Brian Haldane show to discuss proposed budget cuts to the National Weather Service and FEMA. He acknowledged FEMA’s need for reform but opposed eliminating it, advocating instead for more efficient, market-driven solutions. Theodorou emphasized FEMA’s role in coordinating disaster response and warned that deep cuts—such as those proposed in the 2026 federal budget—could undermine preparedness and increase long-term costs for communities and taxpayers.

Listen to the interview here.