Astroworld Draws Focus on Crowd Safety

The Brian Lehrer Show | Nov 9, 2021

After the tragedy at the Travis Scott concert in Houston, Texas, where eight people were killed in a crowd surge, Bart Whitaker, veteran venue and event-management professional, and Mark Herrera, director of education for International Association of Venue Managers (IAVM), talk about how to stay safe in large crowds.

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