Geographical Thinking: Season 4 | Episode 18: Spotlight on Spatial Report

In this special crossover episode, Geographical Thinking shines a spotlight on its sibling podcast, Spatial Report. Geographical Thinking host Michelle Brake sits down with Spatial Report hosts Mark Ho and Maggie Samson to uncover what it's like to be at the helm of their dynamic series, which explores the latest in GIS and beyond. As a bonus, we dive into the critical topic of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) by playing the most recent episode of Spatial Report, where the future of emergency response technology takes centre stage. Join us for an inside look at the people, the passion and the stories that make Spatial Report a must-listen for the GIS community! 0:00 – Episode summary 0:46 – Intros 3:26 – Insights into Spatial Report 11:59 – Start of Spatial Report 14:20 – What makes us mappy? 18:31 – Next Generation 9-1-1 29:07 – GeoGeeks 40:42 – M vs M 47:26 – Outro We’re posting new episodes full of inspiring geography stories at least monthly. Subscribe to Esri Canada’s channel so you never miss a new episode of Geographical Thinking!  Additional resources Looking for resources on what we discussed in today’s podcast? Check them out below! Spatial Report: Covering the latest trends in everything ArcGIS, the Spatial Report podcast is designed for geospatial enthusiasts looking to stay updated on the latest developments in the field. Mark on The Price Is Right: Looking for the mentioned video of Mark’s appearance on The Price Is Right? Here it is! Next Generation 9-1-1: Check out this resource to understand the transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) in Canada, which involves upgrading the current 9-1-1 system from analog to IP-based technology. GeoAI: Combining location intelligence with AI-driven analytics, GeoAI supports a wide range of applications, from environmental monitoring to urban planning, providing deeper insights and more accurate predictions.