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A Call to Action: The Federal Government's Role in Building a Cybersecurity Workforce for the Future
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Management Matters Podcast
Funding Democracy: Stepping up or Overstepping? with Xavier de Souza Briggs of Brookings Institution and Daniel Stid of American Enterprise Institute
Season: S Episode:7 | July 17, 2025
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James-Christian Blockwood hosts Xavier de Souza Briggs of the Brookings Institution and Daniel Stid of American Enterprise Institute. This conversation explores the multifaceted role of philanthropy in society, particularly in the context of governance, civil society, and the impact of the Trump administration on nonprofits and higher education. Briggs and Stid discuss the historical significance of philanthropy, its influence on policy, and the challenges faced by educational institutions. They also examine trends in charitable giving and the importance of maintaining a pluralistic approach to philanthropy for the future of civic engagement.
Long Time Coming - Former Commissioners Danny Werfel and John Koskinen on what's next for the Internal Revenue Service
Season: 2 Episode:5 | June 24, 2025
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As the Senate votes to confirm new IRS Commissioner Billy Long, w e welcome two titans of IRS leadership, former Commissioners Danny Werfel and John Koskinen, both Academy fellows. They discuss the challenges and changes at the IRS, including budget cuts, workforce reductions, and the impact on taxpayer services.
We get an up close look at the future of tax administration and the importance of maintaining an effective IRS.
Waste, Fraud, Abuse and Efficiency -U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice Michael Horowitz
Season: 2 Episode:3 | June 06, 2025
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Government efficiency is THE topic of conversation since the start of President Trump's second term. But does the government already have the tools to prevent waste, fraud and abuse? Who's conducting oversight already, and how?
We're joined by U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and Inspector General of the Department of Justice Michael Horowitz to talk about how the government already has a substantial efficiency toolkit that predates the Department of Government Efficiency.
Practical Considerations of Making Government AI Ready with Alexis Bonnell
Season: Episode: | November 05, 2024
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Characteristics of a Transparent Government with Bob Westbrooks
Season: Episode: | October 28, 2024
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Creating a Better Understanding of the Election System with Shannon Portillo
Season: Episode: | October 21, 2024
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Performance Management and an Effective Government
Season: Episode: | October 15, 2024
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The Importance of Civic Engagement and Inclusion with Mindy Romero
Season: Episode: | October 14, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Mindy Romero, Director and Founder of the Center for Inclusive Democracy (CID) at USC and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of representation in civic engagement and her expectations of voter information in the upcoming November election
Implications of International and Financial Markets on US Fiscal Health with Heath Tarbert
Season: Episode: | September 30, 2024
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Transparency and Accountability in Good Governance with John Koskinen
Season: Episode: | September 23, 2024
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CBO's Role in Measuring and Monitoring the Nation's Fiscal Health with Theresa Gullo
Season: Episode: | September 16, 2024
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Intergovernmental Approaches to Homelessness with Rich Callahan and Katherine Willoughby
Season: Episode: | September 09, 2024
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Competence in Government with Janet Hale
Season: Episode:Competence in Government with Janet Hale | September 05, 2024
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Academy Study: Protecting Free and Fair Elections: The Vital Role of Public Administration
Season: 1 Episode:209 | April 22, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Larry Novey, Academy Fellow, and Dr. Joe Mitchell, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Academy, to discuss the Academy's new report on the role of Public Administration in protecting free and fair elections.
Links:
View the Report
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Finding Win-Win Solutions to Environmental Stewardship with Matt Auer (University of Georgia)
Season: 1 Episode:208 | April 15, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Matt Auer, Dean and Arch Professor at the University of Georgia's School of Policy and International Affairs and Academy Fellow, to discuss bridging the gap between science and governance, the most pressing issues for environmental stewardship, and how government agencies can find a balance between conservation and access to resources.
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The Changing Agricultural Landscape with Susan Offutt
Season: 1 Episode:207 | April 08, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Susan Offutt, former Chief Economist at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the links between agriculture and climate change, the importance of interagency collaboration, and the skills one needs to be an effective public administrator while navigating a changing climate.
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Solving Environmental and Outer Space Challenges through Systems Thinking with Dr. Harry Lambright
Season: 1 Episode:206 | April 01, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Harry Lambright, Professor of Public Administration, International Affairs, and Political Science and the University of Syracuse and Academy Fellow, to discuss management concepts learned from NASA, how environmental studies intersect with space policy, and how government can persist over many years to solve grand challenges.
Mentioned Books:
- Lambright, W., NASA and Politics of Climate Research: Satellites and Rising Seas. Palgrave, 2023.
- Eggers, W and Kettl, D., Bridgebuilders: How Government Can Transcend Boundaries to Solve Big Problems. Harvard Business Review Press, 2023.
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The Challenges of Financing Water Systems with Mark Kim
Season: 1 Episode:205 | March 25, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Mark Kim, Chief Executive Officer of the Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board (MSRB) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges of financing water systems, the importance of working across boundaries, and the need for sustainable water infrastructure.
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What Makes the Management of Water Systems So Challenging? With Cathy Bailey (Greater Cincinnati Waterworks)
Season: 1 Episode:204 | March 18, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Cathy Bailey, Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Waterworks and Academy Fellow, to discuss the need for awareness of water system services in communities, the effect of capital investment and affordability on the systems, and the different challenges between small, medium, and large water utility systems.
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Public Service Spotlight: JoAnne Speers
Season: 1 Episode:203 | March 11, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow JoAnne Speers to discuss her passion for local government and her career through the private and public sector. This conversation includes her views on addressing different issues through the League of California Cities and the importance of ethical decision making in the public sector.
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The Importance of Enterprise Risk Management with Dr. Karen Hardy
Season: 1 Episode:202 | March 04, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Dr. Karen Hardy, an internationally-recognized Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) expert and the creator of the 'Flip this Risk' book series and podcast, to discuss her career in ERM and the importance of understanding and addressing risk in public administration.
Read the 'Flip this Risk' Book Series: https://www.amazon.com/Flip-This-Risk%25C2%25AE-Book-Series-4-book-series/dp/B098ZXQ7T6
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Using Agile Management to Promote Public Service through the Selective Service System with Joel Spangenberg
Season: 1 Episode:201 | February 26, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Joel Spangenberg, Acting Director of the Selective Service System (SSS), to discuss SSS' mission to contribute to the nation's military forces, its potential to support other types of public service, and its transformation into a more agile agency.
The participation of Mr. Spangenberg, Acting Director of the Selective Service, in this National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) podcast does not suggest an endorsement of the Academy or Academy services and products.
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Labor Policies and Retirement Security with Barbara Bovbjerg
Season: 1 Episode:200 | February 19, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Barbara Bovbjerg, Former Managing Director of Education, Workforce and Income Security at the Government Accountability Office, to discuss her task force's findings on labor policies and retirement security. This episode covers her task force's findings as well as the overall challenges of older workers and workers with physically challenging jobs.
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View the Report: Older Workers Retirement Security
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The Future of Work with Dr. Lisa Coleman
Season: 1 Episode:199 | February 12, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Dr. Lisa Coleman, Senior Vice President for Global Inclusion and Strategic Innovation at New York University, to discuss what lies ahead for people evaluating their early careers and how the lessons of the recent past can inform the future of work.
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What States are Doing to Promote Hiring with Joe Barela
Season: 1 Episode:198 | February 05, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow Joe Barela, Colorado's Executive Director of Labor and Employment, to discuss Colorado's workforce practices, including its workforce center, its skills-based hiring initiative, and the changes in the full ecosystem of employment.
Links:
CDLE Employment Resources: access to job search engine, job fairs and events, Colorado Workforce Center locator, and the Colorado Career Trail Guide.
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Federal Civil Service Reform with Kimberly Walton and Jeff Neal
Season: 1 Episode:197 | January 29, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Kimberly Walton and Jeff Neal, to discuss their recent work on Federal Civil Service Reform. Topics include the challenges of performance management and hiring and ideas to modernize pay structures and staff structures.
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View the No Time To Wait Report Parts 1 and 2
View Proposals to Reform the Federal Civil Service
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Academy Study: Evaluation of the NSF Technology Innovation Partnership Directorate
Season: 1 Episode:196 | January 22, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow and Panel Chair, Randy Lyon, and Deputy Project Director Mark Hertko to discuss the Academy's new study on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Technology Innovation Partnership Directorate and the Panel's recommendations for NSF including:
- Collaborating within NSF on internal benchmarking,
- Developing a strategic workforce process, and
- Communicating with NSF mission support leaders on resource planning.
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View the Full Academy Report to NSF
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The Intersection of Data Security and Privacy at the State Level with Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace
Season: 1 Episode:195 | January 15, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, President and CEO of the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation to discuss best practices for states and locals to share information as well as protect it. The discussion includes questions: "What are the biggest challenges that state governments face with data security threats and privacy?" and "How can government interact with citizens online while also moderating privacy and security?"
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Aid Organizations with Shiro Gnanaselvam
Season: 1 Episode:194 | January 08, 2024
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Shiro Gnanaselvam, CEO of Social Impact to discuss bringing DEI principles and effective management into large organizations, particularly those distributing aid on a global scale. The discussion includes questions: "What are the processes that allow these crucial aid groups to capitalize on good decisions, and prevent bad ones?" and "How do old priorities give way to new, and what do we hold onto when implementing big changes?"
Links:
View Social Impact's BRIDGE Survey
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AI Technologies and Public Education with Jerry Mechling, Theresa Pardo, Alan Shark, and Brenda Bannan
Season: 1 Episode:193 | January 01, 2024
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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 8 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Jerry Mechling, Theresa Pardo, and Alan Shark, as well as Brenda Bannan, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson.
Imagine the controversy some 40 years ago among engineering school faculty who expressed concern that the standard hand-held slide rule might be replaced by sophisticated hand-held calculators. In some schools and colleges, they were banned for use during exams or major university entrance tests. Today, we see similar discussions and debates with the advent of generative AI (GAI) and, in particular, the popular ChatGPT. And given the allure and capabilities of GAI, the issues are much more difficult, and the consequences are potentially far more serious. .
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AI-Enabled Cybersecurity with Dan Chenok, Karen Evans and Bobbie Stempfley
Season: 1 Episode:192 | December 25, 2023
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Amidst much talk about AI and its potential, its benefits, and how it will drive major change, there is also an universal recognition of the importance of security and cybersecurity issues. In a Biden Administration release on Advancing Responsible AI, the White House said “AI is one of the most powerful technologies of our time, with broad applications ... in order to seize the opportunities AI presents, we must first manage its risks.”
An active debate is occurring on how AI will impact the delivery of citizen services, public safety, economic development, and national security.
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AI, Chatbots, Comments, and Public Rule-Making with Dan Chenok, Amy-Edwards Holmes, and Virginia Huth
Season: 1 Episode:191 | December 18, 2023
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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 6 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Dan Chenok and Amy-Edwards Holmes, and Virginia Huth, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This episode focuses on the impact of AI on the internal operations of government itself and includes discussion on government rulemaking, regulations, and implementation guidance.
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Generative AI in Government Communications with Martha Dorris, Greg Giddens, and Jerry Mechling
Season: 1 Episode:190 | December 11, 2023
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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 5 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Martha Dorris, Greg Giddens, and Jerry Mechling, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This fifth episode focuses on how government can use AI to improve its communications and increase the public's trust in government.
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Ethical Considerations and AI Governance with Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, and Alexis Bonnell
Season: 1 Episode:189 | December 04, 2023
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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 4 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, and Alexis Bonnell moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This fourth episode focuses on how government can use AI in an ethical manner while enhancing public trust in government.
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Building an AI Ready Workforce with Alan Shark, Kimberly Walton, and Reginald Wells
Season: 1 Episode:188 | November 27, 2023
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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 3 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Alan Shark, Kimberly Walton, and Reginald Wells moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This third episode focuses on how public sector leaders can grow an AI-ready workforce both through retraining the current workforce and growing the next generation of workers.
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Artificial Intelligence and the Internal Operations of Government with Dave Wennergren, Stan Soloway, and David Bray
Season: 1 Episode:187 | November 20, 2023
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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 2 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Dave Wennergren, Stan Soloway, and David Bray, moderated by GovExec's Troy Schneider. This second episode focuses on how public sector leaders will use this AI to interpret data, act on it, and build government for the modern age.
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Artificial Intelligence Services to Citizens with Jim Williams, David Bray, and Alan Shark
Season: 1 Episode:186 | November 13, 2023
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In this episode of Management Matters we host part 1 of the Academy-GovExec TV series on Artificial Intelligence featuring Academy Fellows, Jim Williams, David Bray, and Alan Shark, moderated by GovExec's George Jackson. This first episode focuses on how AI can best be used by government agencies to interact with the public when offering services.
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A Conversation with the Brownlow Book Award Winner, Claire Dunning (Univ. of Maryland)
Season: 1 Episode:185 | November 06, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Brownlow Book Award Winner, Claire Dunning, Assistant Professor in the School of Public Policy at the University of Maryland, to discuss her new book Nonprofit Neighborhoods An Urban History of Inequality and the American State.
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The Executive Branch and Public Administration with Dr. Joel Aberbach and Dr. Bert Rockman
Season: 1 Episode:184 | October 30, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Joel Aberbach, Professor Emeritus of Political Science and Public Policy at UCLA and Bert Rockman, Professor Emeritus of Public Policy at Purdue, to discuss the realignment of US political parties, neutral competence in public administration, and how these factors affect the US election environment.
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Increasing Voter Turnout with Edie Goldenberg
Season: 1 Episode:183 | October 23, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Edie Goldenberg, Professor Emerita of Public Policy and Political Science at the University of Michigan and Academy Fellow, to discuss her efforts to increase voter engagement in Michigan and how the public can support local election officials and the election system itself,
Links:
View the Academy's Call to Action Report
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Academy Fall Meeting 2023 Preview with Kathy Newcomer, Dan Chenok, and Kaitlyn Blume
Season: 1 Episode:182 | October 16, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Kathy Newcomer, Dan Chenok, and Kaitlyn Blume to discuss the agenda for the Academy's 2023 Fall Meeting. This preview includes a description of the Arthur Flemming Award, the Academy-IBM Future Shocks Series, and other events guests can expect at this year's meeting.
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Register for the Fall Meeting Today!
View the Arthur Flemming Award
View the Future Shocks Series
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Career Tips for the Next Generation of Public Servants with Kerry Neal (Dept. of Education)
Season: 1 Episode:181 | October 09, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Kerry Neal, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Acquisition, Grants, and Risk Management at the Department of Education and Academy Fellow, to discuss his advice for up-and-coming public servants and what measures the federal government can implement to attract young and diverse talent.
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MM Rewind: Securing Elections with Thomas Hicks
Season: 1 Episode:180 | October 01, 2023
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Originally Aired: October 24, 2022
On this episode, we welcome Thomas Hicks, Chair of the Election Assistance Commission and Academy Fellow to discuss voter engagement and turnout, security in elections, and advantages of a decentralized voting system.
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EAC.gov
Helpamericavote.gov
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MM Rewind: Is Federal Debt Sustainable? With Orice Brown
Season: 1 Episode:179 | September 25, 2023
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Originally Aired: September 19, 2022
On this episode, we welcome Orice Brown, The Chief Operating Officer of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow to discuss the sustainability of the current federal debt, the impact of financial markets on the federal debt, and the potential of agile regulatory practices to improve the nation's fiscal health .
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Academy Study: Integrated Missile Defense
Season: 1 Episode:178 | September 18, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Bill Greenwalt, Study Panel Chair and Academy Fellow, and Roger Kodat, Senior Project Director, to discuss the Integrated Missile Defense report's recommendations to DOD regarding transparency of roles and responsibilities, establishment of an integrator entity, and acquisition flexibility in the missile defense enterprise.
Links:
View the Report
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GAO's Perspective on the Nation's Fiscal Health with Michelle Sager (GAO)
Season: 1 Episode:177 | September 11, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Michelle Sager, Managing Director of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) Strategic Issues Team and Academy Fellow, to discuss GAO's high-risk list, the unsustainability of the nation's fiscal health, and GAO's advice to Congress on this issue.
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Connecting Individual Financial Health with National Fiscal Health with Angela Antonelli (Georgetown University)
Season: 1 Episode:176 | September 04, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Angela Antonelli, Research Professor and Executive Director for Retirement Initiatives at Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy and Academy Fellow, to discuss the effects of a government shutdown on the nation's fiscal health, innovative ideas for state savings programs, and the relationship between social security programs and fiscal health.
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MM Rewind: Investing in Communities to Build Resilience with Joe Nimmich
Season: 1 Episode:175 | August 28, 2023
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Originally Aired: August 29. 2022
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Joe Nimmich, Former Deputy Administrator of FEMA, Commander of the First Coast Guard District, and current Senior Executive Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton to discuss FEMA's relationship with community leaders, how to invest in communities before disasters hit, and what metric he uses to measure community resiliency.
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FEMA's Role in Building Resilience in Communities across the Country with Eric Leckey (FEMA)
Season: 1 Episode:174 | August 21, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Eric Leckey, Associate Administrator for Mission Support at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss what makes a community resilient, how FEMA works with state, local, and tribal governments to build resiliency, and how FEMA focuses on preemption and preparedness.
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Emergency Preparedness at the Local Level with Steve Hagerty (Former Mayor of the City of Evanston, IL)
Season: 1 Episode:173 | August 14, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Steve Hagerty, Former Mayor of the City of Evanston, IL and Academy Fellow, to discuss the mindset behind resiliency, the importance of collaboration with other governments before disaster strikes, and the critical role of public engagement in building resilient communities.
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Strategic Planning in Baltimore County with Stacy Rodgers
Season: 1 Episode:172 | August 07, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Stacy Rodgers, County Administrative Officer of Baltimore County and Academy Fellow, to discuss the connections between the county's strategic plan and the Academy's Grand Challenges, the feedback mechanisms used to inform the strategic plan, and how different goals in the plan relate to each other.
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Tools for Modern Intergovernmental Governance with Dr. Naim Kapucu and Dr. Nancy Augustine
Season: 1 Episode:171 | July 31, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Naim Kapucu, Pegasus Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Academy Fellow, and Dr. Nancy Augustine, Director of the Academy's Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships, to discuss intergovernmental emergency collaboration, the challenges facing state and local collaboration, and the CIP's toolkit that will help solve these challenges.
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The Impacts of Public Engagement in Atlanta with Lisa Benjamin (COO City of Atlanta)
Season: 1 Episode:170 | July 24, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Lisa Benjamin, Chief Operating Officer for the City of Atlanta and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of public engagement in creating and implementing policy, the method of building a transparent dialogue with the community, and how collaboration extends outside of the city to state and federal partners.
Links:
Moving Atlanta Forward
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Adapting City Charters with Jim Svara (UNC Chapel Hill)
Season: 1 Episode:169 | July 17, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Jim Svara, Visting Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of the city manager, ICMA's Code of Ethics, and the National Civic League's new Model City Charter.
Links:
Model City Charter 9th Edition
Article: Cities in California are making systemic changes to advance racial equity
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Innovative Ways to Fund Government with Shayne Kavanagh (GFOA)
Season: 1 Episode:168 | July 10, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Shayne Kavanagh, the Senior Manager of Research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss rethinking public engagement with respect to public budgeting, equity budgeting practices, and new ways for governments to raise revenue.
Links:
GFOA Rethinking Public Engagement
GFOA: Rethinking Revenue Reports
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The H. George Frederickson Memorial Lecture Panel Discussion from the 2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference
Season: 1 Episode:167 | June 26, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we air the panel response to the inaugural H. George Frederickson Memorial Lecture from the 2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference. The panel, hosted by Terry Gerton, included, Dean Susan Gooden of the Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at VCU, Norton Bonaparte, City Manager of Sanford, Florida, Marcia Conner, Executive Director of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators, and Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace former Kansas Department of Administration Secretary.
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Improving DEIA at the City Level with Michael Rogers (Interim City Manager, Charlottesville, VA)
Season: 1 Episode:166 | June 19, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Michael Rogers, Interim City Manager for the City of Charlottesville and Academy Fellow, to discuss his interest in the specific challenges city managers face, the most useful tools he uses in the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accesibility (DEIA) space, and the role of intergovernmental collaboration in DEIA.
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A Different Approach to the Design of Government Social Services Projects with Stan Soloway and Dr. Nancy Augustine
Season: 1 Episode:165 | June 12, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Stan Soloway, President & CEO of Celero Strategies LLC and Academy Fellow, and Dr. Nancy Augustine, Director of NAPA's Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships to discuss the CIP's new paper on the design of social services projects and implementation steps for the recommendations of the paper.
Links:
View the Report
Register for the Report's Webinar
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Improving DEIA at the County Level with Nancy Navarro (Fmr. Montgomery County Councilmember)
Season: 1 Episode:164 | June 05, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Nancy Navarro, former Montgomery County Councilmember and Academy Fellow, to discuss her involvement in passing DEIA legislation, the challenges she found in implementation, and the impact of data collection on DEIA programs.
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Public Service Spotlight: Teri Takai
Season: 1 Episode:163 | May 29, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Teri Takai, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense, Network Information Integration and Department of Defense Chief Information Officer and Academy Fellow, to discuss her path into the technology field, her transition from the private sector to public service, and how she enables career opportunities for others.
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Solving Public Service Challenges in Local Government with Joe Adler (University of Baltimore)
Season: 1 Episode:162 | May 22, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Joseph Adler, Former Maryland State Secretary of Personnel, Director of the MPA Program at the University of Baltimore, College of Public Affairs, School of Public and International Affairs, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges facing the state public service recruiting, how state governments can close that gap, and the role of position descriptions in this environment.
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Academy Studies: U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Cultural Competence and Admissions Process Assessment
Season: 1 Episode:161 | May 15, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome David Chu, Panel Chair of this study and Academy Fellow, and Roger Kodat, Senior Project Director at the Academy, to discuss the Academy studies on 1) the US Coast Guard Academy's (USCGA) cultural competence and 2) the USCGA's admissions process.
Links:
View the Report on USCGA's Admissions Process
View the Report on USCGA's Cultural Competence.
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Public Service Challenges in the Federal Government with Max Stier (Partnership for Public Service)
Season: 1 Episode:160 | May 08, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Max Stier, Founding President and CEO of the Partnership for Public Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges facing the federal government regarding public service, the value of career professional service, and lessons Federal leaders can learn from survey data.
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Human Capital Challenges Facing City and County Governments with Peggy Merriss (GCCMA)
Season: 1 Episode:159 | May 01, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Peggy Merriss, Executive Director of Georgia City/County Management Association (GCCMA), former City Manager of Decatur, Georgia, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the human capital challenges facing local governments, lessons learned from the pandemic, and best practices to recruit and retain qualified individuals.
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Guidance on Steps to Measure and Improve Organizational Health and Performance with John Kamensky
Season: 1 Episode:158 | April 24, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome John Kamensky, former chair of the Academy's Executive Organizational Management Standing Panel and Academy Fellow, to discuss the new OMB guidance on Organizational Health and Performance, the Academy's work in this area, and advice for agencies moving forward on this guidance.
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The Role of the Army Corps of Engineers in Environmental Management and Stewardship with Gen. Gerry Galloway (Army Corps of Engineers)
Season: 1 Episode:157 | April 17, 2023
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In this episode, we welcome Gen. Gerry Galloway, Retired Brigadier General of the US Army, Emeritus Professor of Engineering at the University of Maryland College Park, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Army Corps of Engineers' role in stewarding natural resources, how they convene and collaborate with all stakeholders, and how lessons learned from water resources can be applied to broader natural resource issues.
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Protecting the Nation's Fish and Wildlife with Dr. Mamie Parker (Fmr. US Fish and Wildlife Service)
Season: 1 Episode:156 | April 10, 2023
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Mamie Parker, former Head of Fisheries and Assistant Director at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, current Consultant at Ecologix Group, and Academy Fellow, to discuss promoting women in STEM Careers, balancing management of natural resources with the needs of today and the future, and the complex network of partnerships needed to successfully steward these resources.
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The Coast Guard's Role in Protecting Maritime Resources with Adm. Thad Allen (US Coast Guard)
Season: 1 Episode:155 | April 03, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Adm. Thad Allen, Former 23rd Commandant of the US Coast Guard, Senior Advisor at Hudson Analytics, and Academy Fellow, to discuss what the Coast Guard has learned about the sustainability of the marine environment, how climate change affects the Coast Guard's protection of fisheries, and how the Coast Guard works with many domestic and international partners to accomplish its missions.
MM Rewind: Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Public Service with Ventris Gibson
Season: 1 Episode:154 | March 27, 2023
Show Notes:
Originally Aired: May 30, 2022
On this episode, we welcome Ventris Gibson , Director of the US Mint and Academy Fellow, to discuss her experiences in the federal government and local government hiring space and best practices to recruit and retain public service employees.
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Managing Competing Demands for Increasingly Scarce Water Resources with Ginger Lew (Cube Hydro Partners)
Season: 1 Episode:153 | March 20, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Ginger Lew, Co-Founder of Cube Hydro Partners, Senior Advisor at I Squared Capital, and Academy Fellow, to discuss lessons learned from the private sector for managing water systems, the effect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) on these systems, and how the US can find solutions through integration of governance.
How City Managers can Solve Water System Challenges with Tom Carroll (City of Cambridge, Maryland)
Season: 1 Episode:152 | March 13, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Tom Carroll, City Manager of Cambridge, Maryland and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges city managers face regarding water systems, the tradeoffs that must be made to solve these issues, and how the city can gain buy-in from the public.
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The Challenges of Managing Water Systems with Geoff Beckwith (Massachusetts Municipal Association)
Season: 1 Episode:151 | March 06, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Geoff Beckwith, Executive Director and CEO of the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss the relationship between local and state governments regarding water systems, the challenges of managing these systems, and the effect of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act dedicated funds toward water systems.
Local Government 2030 with Kim Nelson (Univ. North Carolina) and Julia Novak (Raftelis)
Season: 1 Episode:150 | February 27, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Kim Nelson, Professor of Public Administration and Government at UNC Chapel Hill and Academy Fellow, and Julia Novak, Executive VP for Management Consulting at Raftelis, to discuss the Local Government 2030 initiative and how local governments can solve some of the Grand Challenges.
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City Initiatives to Drive Meaningful Work with Clarence Anthony of the National League of Cities
Season: 1 Episode:149 | February 20, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Clarence Anthony, Executive Director of the National League of Cities and Academy Fellow, to discuss the ecosystem of economic mobility and meaningful work, the innovations needed to transform cities after the pandemic, and new initiatives from cities across the country to grow the workforce.
Links:
CitiesSpeak Podcast
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Skill Based Hiring in the Workforce with Beth Cobert from the Markle Foundation
Season: 1 Episode:148 | February 13, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Beth Cobert, Acting President at the Markle Foundation, to discuss workforce lessons learned from COVID, the role of public administrators in facilitating workforce connections, and the effect college degree requirements have on the workforce.
Report: Realizing the Workforce Potential of Infrastructure Investment
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Meaningful Work: The Intersection of Academia and Policy with Ed Montgomery
Season: 1 Episode:147 | February 06, 2023
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On this episode, we welcome Ed Montgomery, President of Western Michigan University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the current trends in the labor market, the short-term prospect for job creation, and the need for innovation at each level of government.
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The Intersection of Cybersecurity, Data Security, and Individual Privacy with Bobbie Stempfley from Dell Technologies
Season: 1 Episode:146 | January 30, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Bobbie Stempfley, Vice President for Products at Dell Technologies and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intersection of cybersecurity, data security, and individual privacy, how public administrators can ensure the public that they are using data appropriately, and the value of a potential bureau of cyber statistics.
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Governance Structures around Data and the Importance of Data during COVID with Beth Blauer of Johns Hopkins University
Season: 1 Episode:145 | January 23, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Beth Blauer, Associate Vice Provost for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the JHU COVID Data Visualization tool, the importance of governance structures when using data, and what conclusions can be drawn from the COVID data.
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Academy Report: State Regulatory Compliance, Lessons Learned from COVID with Neil Kerwin
Season: 1 Episode:144 | January 16, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Neil Kerwin, President Emeritus of American University, Chair of this study's panel, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the findings and recommendations of the Academy's report on state regulatory compliance.
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The Future of Agile Government with Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center
Season: 1 Episode:143 | January 09, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Academy's Agile Government Center, to discuss his new report, The Future of Agile Government, and how agile principles can apply to the development and implementation of government policies, regulations, and programs.
Links:
National Security and Public Administration with Gen. William Walker Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives
Season: 1 Episode:142 | January 02, 2023
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome General William Walker, Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives and former defense and intelligence official, to discuss his career in public service, how effective public administration practices help secure the nation, and how the U.S. can address current and future threats to the homeland.
MM Rewind: American Leadership Through Engagement with Jane Lute
Season: 1 Episode:141 | December 26, 2022
Show Notes:
Originally Aired on January 4, 2021
On this episode, we welcome Jane Lute, CEO of Sicpa North America, former Deputy Secretary of DHS and Academy Fellow, to discuss the value of American engagement in global affairs, how the U.S. can work with other governments and NGOs to advance its national interests, and today's international cybersecurity threat environment.
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International Trade and Public Administration with Susan Schwab
Season: 1 Episode:140 | December 19, 2022
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On this episode, we welcome Susan Schwab, Former United States Trade Representative for George Bush (43) and Academy Fellow, to discuss how trade influences policy, the importance of interagency collaboration in a trade policy, and how we can progress toward our country's goals through trade.
Good Governance in National Security with Loren DeJonge Schulman
Season: 1 Episode:139 | December 12, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Loren DeJonge Schulman, Vice President of the Partnership for Public Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss her public service journey in the national security realm, how networks can help government meet the security challenges of our time, and how the government can build trust with the public through transparency of its decisions.
Check out Loren's podcast, "Profiles in Public Service."
Development and the Academy with Stephen Hamill
Season: 1 Episode:138 | December 05, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Stephen Hamill, Chair of the Academy’s Development Committee and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Academy's new engagements and the benefits of giving to the Academy.
2022 Academy Webb Lecture: Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work with Angela Hanks
Season: 1 Episode:137 | November 28, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Angela Hanks, Chief of Programs at Demos, to discuss the Academy's Grand Challenge of "Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work." This podcast is an excerpt from the Academy's Fall Meeting Webb Lecture, which featured a conversation between Management Matters host, Terry Gerton, and Angela.
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Cross-Podcast: The Inside Storey with Tim Storey and Terry Gerton
Season: 1 Episode:136 | November 21, 2022
Show Notes:
This is a NCSL Hosted Episode
Host Tim Storey, CEO of NCSL and Academy Fellow, sits down with Terry Gerton, president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), to discuss the critical role of those who work in government service.
Gerton explains the important role expert public administrators play in roles such as handling federal grants and ensuring the money is spent responsibly. She also discussed the formation of NAPA, and why Congress gave it a charter to gather the best information and practices for managing the work of government. Gerton and Storey also discussed the challenge of attracting young people to public service and the path that took her from West Point to her current role.
Links:
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Academy Study: 2022 DEI Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service with Thelma Harris
Season: 1 Episode:135 | November 14, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Thelma Harris, President & CEO of Hite Consulting, Inc., Expert Advisory Group member of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service Comprehensive Equity Assessment, and Academy Fellow, to discuss general practices for DEI&A, the challenges and opportunities of the study, and the study's recommendations.
Links:
Academy Study on the Montgomery Fire and Rescue Service
MM Rewind: Harnessing AI for State Governance with Doug Robinson
Season: 1 Episode:134 | November 07, 2022
Show Notes:
Originally Aired: November 23, 2020
On this episode, we welcome Doug Robinson, Executive Director for National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow, to discuss the roles and responsibilities of different chief officers in technology, the acceleration of AI tools as a result of the pandemic, and the challenges states face when deploying tools that use AI.
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2022 Fall Meeting Preview with Mohamad Alkadry and Ramayya Krishnan
Season: 1 Episode:133 | October 31, 2022
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On this episode, we welcome two Academy Fellows, Mohamad Alkadry, Professor and Director of the School of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut, and Ramayya Krishnan, the Dean of the H. John Heinz III College at Carnegie Mellon University. We discuss the Academy's Grand Challenge of "Connect Individuals to Meaningful Work," specific activities at each of the guests' universities, and a preview of the Academy's Fall Meeting.
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Securing Elections with Thomas Hicks
Season: 1 Episode:132 | October 24, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Thomas Hicks, Chair of the Election Assistance Commission and Academy Fellow to discuss voter engagement and turnout, security in elections, and advantages of a decentralized voting system.
Links:
EAC.gov
Helpamericavote.gov
Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Betsy Fretwell
Season: 1 Episode:131 | October 17, 2022
Show Notes:
Originally Aired: May 17, 2021
MM Rewind: On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Betsy Fretwell, to discuss her career in public administration including her time as the City Manager of Las Vegas and her broader experience in local government.
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MM Rewind: Operating Successful Elections at the State and Local Level with Ann Bowman
Season: 1 Episode:130 | October 10, 2022
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Originally Aired: October 19, 2020
On this episode, we welcome Anne Bowman, Hazel Davis and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Public Service and Government at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intergovernmental features of our national election process, the biggest threats to our electoral infrastructure, and new electoral reforms and innovative mechanisms to further engage the public and encourage voting.
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How To Support the Election Workforce in the 2022 Election
Season: 1 Episode:129 | October 03, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we are joined by our Election Integrity Working Group, made up of Academy Fellows Nancy Tate, Co-chair of the Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative, Mark Robbins, Interim Executive Director of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, Barry Van Lare, an Independent Consultant of Management and Public Policy, and Edie Goldenberg, Professor of Public Policy and Political Science at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan. They discuss the growing issue of disinformation regarding our electoral system, the rise in threats towards election workers, and what Fellows can do to uphold our country's electoral integrity.
This podcast episode was adapted from a webinar discussion that took place on September 29th. If you would like to watch the webinar, you can find it here.
Academic Resources mentioned:
- ESRA Annual Meetings
- ESRA 2021: https://electionlab.mit.edu/events/esra-2021
- Democracy Fund’s “Idea Page”
- Annual surveys of local election officials
- Election Law Journal
- Journal of Democracy
- MIT Election Data Lab
- U of Wisconsin-Madison’s Elections Research Center
- Reed College’s Elections & Voting Center
Please access NAPA’s Election Resources at the 2022 Election Integrity Platform webpage, under our Grand Challenges tab.
Is Federal Debt Sustainable? With Orice Brown
Season: 1 Episode:127 | September 19, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Orice Brown, The Chief Operating Officer of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Academy Fellow to discuss the sustainability of the current federal debt, the impact of financial markets on the federal debt, and the potential of agile regulatory practices to improve the nation's fiscal health.
Can You Apply Lessons Learned from State Budgeting to the Federal Government? Featuring Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux
Season: 1 Episode:126 | September 12, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Boudreaux, Member of the US House of Representatives from Georgia and Academy Fellow to discuss her experiences in fiscal administration at the state level, budgeting challenges at the federal and state level during a crisis, and what steps the US can take to achieve a more balanced federal budget.
Building Capacity: A Look Back at the First Year of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships with Bob O'Neill and Dr. Nancy Augustine
Season: 1 Episode:125 | September 05, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Bob O'Neill, Member of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (CIP) Executive Committee and Academy Fellow and Dr. Nancy Augustine, Director of the CIP to discuss the intergovernmental challenges the US faced during the pandemic, the need for local government capacity building, and the CIP's actions in this area over the past year.
Investing in Communities to Build Resilience with Joe Nimmich
Season: 1 Episode:124 | August 29, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Joe Nimmich, Former Deputy Administrator of FEMA, Commander of the First Coast Guard District, and current Senior Executive Advisor at Booz Allen Hamilton to discuss FEMA's relationship with community leaders, how to invest in communities before disasters hit, and what metric he uses to measure community resiliency.
Using Technology to Build Environmental Resilience with Molly O'Neill
Season: 1 Episode:123 | August 22, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Molly O'Neill, Former Vice President of CGI Federal, Former Assistant Administrator and Chief Information Officer of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Academy Fellow, to discuss successfully leveraging technology to build environmental resiliency and the top 3 challenges communities face in building resiliency.
Developing a Weather-Ready Nation with Louis Uccellini
Season: 1 Episode:122 | August 15, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Louis Uccellini, former Director of the National Weather Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impact of forecast accuracy, the effectiveness of Impact Based Decision Services, and how to make the US more weather-ready.
Academy Study: Social Security Administration Sources and Access to Death Data
Season: 1 Episode:121 | August 07, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Barbara Bovbjerg, former Managing Director at GAO, Chair of this study's panel of Fellows, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the recently released Academy study on sources and access to death data.
View the Report
Developing Resilient and Livable Communities with Mark Funkhouser
Season: 1 Episode:120 | August 01, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Mark Funkhouser, former Mayor of Kansas City and Academy Fellow, to discuss what makes a community resilient, what tools a community must develop to withstand disasters and economic downturns, and the challenges with investing in resilience.
Links: Four Lessons Learned from the Federal Funding and Livable Communities Cohort
Management Matters Rewind: Technology and the Future with Jay Walder
Season: 1 Episode:119 | July 25, 2022
Show Notes:
Originally Aired: November 16, 2020
On this episode, we welcome Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One and new Academy Fellow, to discuss his leadership of the public transit systems of Hong Kong, New York City, and London, the potential effects of the Virgin Hyperloop on transportation, logistics, and life in general, and the role of AI in public transportation and public administration.
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Public Governance and Engagement Challenges in City Government with TC Broadnax
Season: 1 Episode:118 | July 18, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome TC Broadnax, City Manager of Dallas, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in public service, engagement with the public at the local level, and collaboration across sectors and governments.
Developing Governance Models in Maryland with Clarence Crawford
Season: 1 Episode:117 | July 08, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Clarence Crawford, Member of the Maryland State Board of Education and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in public service, finding intergovernmental solutions at Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), and helping Maryland schools navigate the COVID Pandemic.
MM Rewind: The Emergence of New Models of Public Governance with John Kamensky
Season: 1 Episode:116 | July 04, 2022
Show Notes:
Originally Aired: July 5, 2021
On this Management Matters Rewing episode, we welcome John Kamensky, Emeritus Senior fellow at the IBM Center for the business of government and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can capitalize on a variety of new approaches to public governance.
Mentioned Reports:
- NAPA Election 2020 Develop New Approaches to Public Governance
- Government Reform: Lessons from the Past for Actions in the Future by Dan Chenok and John Kamensky
- The Next Government of the United States: Challenges for Performance in the 21st Century, by Don Kettl
- A Manager’s Guide for Choosing and Using Collaborative Networks, by Brint Milward and Keith Provan
- Implementing Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Guide for Federal Managers, by Jane Fountain
- Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Case Study of Cross-Agency Priority Goals, by John Kamensky
- Federal Grants Management: Improving Outcomes by Shelley H. Metzenbaum
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The Role of City Managers in Fostering Social Equity with Norton Bonaparte
Season: 1 Episode:115 | June 27, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Norton Bonaparte, City Manager of Sanford, Florida and Academy Fellow, to discuss his journey in public service, the different roles of city managers, and how city managers can help foster social equity.
Agile Regulation: Gateway to the Future with Michael Fitzpatrick
Season: 1 Episode:114 | June 20, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Michael Fitzpatrick, Director of Global Strategy & Innovation at Google and Academy Fellow, to discuss the new Academy report on Agile Regulation, the need for innovative regulatory methods in today's world, and how agencies can implement the report's recommendations.
View the Report (Available June 21, 2022)
Scaling Social Equity Solutions with Gail Christopher
Season: 1 Episode:113 | June 13, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Gail Christopher, Executive Director at the National Collaborative for Health Equity and Academy Fellow, to discuss her framework for social equity, how the US can scale successful social equity solutions, and her reflections on winning the Philip J. Rutledge Award.
View the 2022 Social Equity Leadership Conference
2022 Social Equity Leadership Conference Preview with Richard Greggory Johnson III
Season: 1 Episode:112 | June 06, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Richard Greggory Johnson III, tenured Full Professor & Department Chair for the Department of Public and Nonprofit Administration, School of Management, University of San Francisco and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intersections of social equity and to preview the Social Equity Leadership Conference.
Sign up for the Social Equity Leadership Conference
Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Public Service with Ventris Gibson
Season: 1 Episode:111 | May 30, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Ventris Gibson , Deputy Director of the US Mint and Academy Fellow, to discuss her experiences in the federal government and local government hiring space and best practices to recruit and retain public service employees.
Improving the Customer Service Experience in Government with Martha Dorris
Season: 1 Episode:110 | May 23, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Martha Dorris, Founder of Dorris Consulting International, expert on Government Customer Experience, and Academy Fellow to discuss best practices in government service delivery, how individual agencies can improve their customer experience, and how some agile methods can help bring an organization closer to meeting the customer's needs.
DEIA in Public Service with Kim Walton
Season: 1 Episode:109 | May 16, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Kim Walton, Former Executive Assistant Administrator of Transportation Security Administration and Academy Fellow to discuss her lessons learned for implementing effective Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) policies and how federal agencies can meet new DEIA standards through maturity models and other means.
No Time to Wait to Revamp the Public Service with Don Kettl
Season: 1 Episode:108 | May 09, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Dr. Don Kettl, professor emeritus and former dean at the University of Maryland, former professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, at the University of Texas at Austin, and Academy Fellow to discuss the No Time to Wait Reports on public service, the Merit System, and the changes needed for today's public service system.
Read No Time to Wait Reports 1 and 2
Public Service Spotlight: Arleas Kea
Season: 1 Episode:107 | May 06, 2022
Show Notes:
On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Arleas Kea, Fmr. Deputy to the Chairman for External Affairs at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public service and her advice for future public administrators.
Public Service Spotlight: Amma Felix
Season: 1 Episode:106 | May 05, 2022
Show Notes:
On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Amma Felix, President & CEO Collegiate Directions, Inc. (CDI) and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public service and her advice for future public administrators.
Public Service Spotlight: Mohamad Alkadry
Season: 1 Episode:105 | May 04, 2022
Show Notes:
On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Mohamad Alkadry, Professor of Public Policy and the inaugural Director of the University of Connecticut's (UConn) School of Public Policy and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public service and his advice for future public administrators.
Public Service Spotlight: Opal Mauldin-Jones
Season: 1 Episode:104 | May 03, 2022
Show Notes:
On this special edition Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager of the City of Lancaster, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public service and her advice for future public administrators.
Public Service Spotlight: John Hicks
Season: 1 Episode:103 | May 02, 2022
Show Notes:
On this special Public Service Recognition Week series, we welcome John Hicks, recurring guest, State Budget Director for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public service and his advice for future public administrators.
Listen To John's Previous Episode on State Budgeting
The Persistent Effort to Address Climate Change with Dr. Pete Andrews
Season: 1 Episode:102 | April 25, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Dr. Pete Andrews, Faculty Fellow at the Institute for the Environment at the University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill and Academy Fellow to discuss overcoming political barriers to address climate change, environmental challenges and solutions in North Carolina, and lessons learned from the US environmental history.
Intergovernmental Dimensions of the COVID-19 Responses and Consequences with Rich Callahan and Dr. Ken Kizer
Season: 1 Episode:101 | April 18, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Dr. Ken Kizer and Rich Callahan, Academy Fellows who spearheaded the Intergovernmental Standing Panel's report on the intergovernmental aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic, to discuss the findings and recommendations of their report in three separate sections: 1) Testing Response, 2) Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions for Infections Risk Reduction, and 3) Vaccine Distribution.
View the Full Report Here
100th Episode! The Future of the Academy with Dave Wennergren
Season: 1 Episode:100 | April 11, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Dave Wennergren, CEO of ACT-IAC, Chair of the Academy's Board of Directors, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the current state of public administration in today's world and the future plans of the Academy.
Managing Natural Resources and Natural Disasters with Justin Johnson
Season: 1 Episode:99 | April 04, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Justin Johnson, Commissioner of Environmental Conservation and Deputy Secretary of Natural Resources for the State of Vermont and Academy Fellow, to discuss the comparisons between American and Australian administration of natural resources, strategies for local governments to build resiliency, and why it's necessary to focus on outcomes when rebuilding after a natural disaster.
Investing in Our Water Systems with Stan Meiburg
Season: 1 Episode:98 | March 28, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Stan Meiburg, Director of the Graduate Studies in Sustainability at Wake Forest University and Academy Fellow, to discuss new investment in water infrastructure, the water workforce, and the intergovernmental challenges in the sector.
Additional Links and Resources:
Stan's Paper on the IIJA and Water Sustainability
EPA's Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center.
10 Environmental Finance Centers around the country
Improving the Social Security System with Carolyn Colvin
Season: 1 Episode:97 | March 21, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Colvin, the former Commissioner of the Social Security Administration and an Academy Fellow, to discuss her career path in public service, the issues facing the current social security system and the pandemic's impact on that system, and women's history month.
Public Service Spotlight: Women's History Month with Willene Johnson
Season: 1 Episode:96 | March 14, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Willene Johnson, an expert in international finance,a former economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and an Academy Fellow, to discuss her career path in the field of economics, her experience at the African Development Bank, and advancement of women in this field.
Academy Event: Infrastructure Workforce Strategies Discussion
Season: 1 Episode:95 | March 07, 2022
Show Notes:
On February 24, 2022, the Academy's Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships (the Center/CIP) hosted a discussion around the problems and effective practices related to the significant challenge of finding and training the workforce necessary to execute critical infrastructure projects. Hosted by Tom Shoop, the event's panelists included:
- Matt Chase, CEO & Executive Director, National Association of Counties and Academy Fellow
- Susan Fallon, Senior Vice President, Monster Government Solutions
- John V. Ladd, Administrator, Office of Apprenticeship, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
- Mardy Leathers, Director, Office of Workforce Development, State of Missouri
Timestamps:
1:15 Current state of workforce development
21:50 Trends related to infrastructure funding
32:14 Including training in workforce development
43:45 The importance of social equity in workforce development
56:50 Funding opportunities
1:07:35 Barriers and trends related to individuals rejoining the workforce
1:12:30 Questions from the Audience
Public Service Spotlight: Social Equity in Higher Education and Beyond with Freeman Hrabowski
Season: 1 Episode:95 | February 28, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Freeman Hrabowski, President University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public administration, UMBC's innovative practices in higher education, and the role of universities and public administrators in fostering social equity.
Academy Event: The Elliot Richardson Prize with Chuck Todd, Dr. Francis Collins, and Dr. Anthony Fauci
Season: 1 Episode:94 | February 21, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome the recipients of this year's Elliot Richardson Prize, Dr. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President in a discussion about their careers moderated by Chuck Todd.
Watch the Full Event
Elliot Richardson Prize Preview with Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys
Season: 1 Episode:93 | February 14, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys, to discuss Elliot Richardson's public service career, the prize named in his honor, and the recipients of this year's prize, Dr. Francis Collins, Former Director of the National Institutes of Health and Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief Medical Advisor to the President.
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Academy Study: 2022 CISA Cybersecurity Workforce with Dan Chenok and Karen Evans
Season: 1 Episode:92 | February 07, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Dan Chenok and Karen Evans, Co-chairs of this Academy study's panel and Academy Fellows to discuss the scope, findings, and recommendations of the Academy's report:A Call to Action: the Federal Government's Role in Building a Cybersecurity Workforce for the Nation.
View the Report Here
Public Service Spotlight: Sherry Suttles
Season: 1 Episode:91 | January 31, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Sherry Suttles, the first African American female city manager in the nation (Oberlin, Ohio in 1979) and Academy Fellow, to discuss her distinguished career in public administration and her efforts to preserve Black History.
Data Security Integration and Collaboration with Maria Roat
Season: 1 Episode:90 | January 24, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Maria Roat, Deputy Federal Chief Information Officer at OMB and Academy Fellow, to discuss innovative practices in data security management, integration and collaboration with state, local, and industry partners, and the inclusion of a focus on citizen experience in the President's Management Agenda (PMA).
The Importance of Collaboration in Data Security with Luis Luna-Reyes
Season: 1 Episode:89 | January 17, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Luis Luna-Reyes, Associate Professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Albany and Academy Fellow, to discuss how public agencies can collaborate across their boundaries to address data security challenges.
Enterprise Risk Management and Data Security with Tom Brandt
Season: 1 Episode:88 | January 10, 2022
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Tom Brandt, Director of Planning and Risk at the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board and Academy Fellow, to discuss Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) within federal agencies, the best practices for prioritizing risks, and the intersection of ERM with data security.
Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Robert Lightfoot
Season: 1 Episode:87 | January 03, 2022
Show Notes:
Originally Aired: May 24, 2021
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. Robert Lightfoot, to discuss his career in public administration from Engineer to Acting Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
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Working with China and Other Global Partners with Dan Guttman
Season: 1 Episode:86 | December 27, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Dan Guttman, an Academy Fellow and Academician, and a former public administrator with multiple senior-level posts in the federal government, to discuss working between countries' political and administrative systems and his new project which focuses on increasing community resilience through global collaboration.
Public Administration in Trade Policy with Irving Williamson
Season: 1 Episode:85 | December 20, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Irving Williamson, former Commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission and Academy Fellow, to discuss effective public administration in U.S. trade, equity considerations in trade policy, and his experience in bolstering trade with several countries in Africa.
The U.S. in the Western Hemisphere with Nuria Esparch
Season: 1 Episode:84 | December 13, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Nuria Esparch, former Defense Minister of Peru and new Academy Fellow, to discuss how she led the vaccination of all of Peru's armed forces, the importance of public administration in international affairs, and a closer look at the U.S. role in the Western Hemisphere.
Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Amb. Joseph Westphal
Season: 1 Episode:83 | December 06, 2021
Show Notes:
Originally aired on May 31, 2021.
On this Management Matters Rewind, we welcome Academy Fellow, Ambassador Joseph Westphal, to discuss his career in public administration including his roles at the Department of Defense, the U.S. Congress, and at the State Department as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
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The Relationship between AI and Cybersecurity with Costis Toregas
Season: 1 Episode:82 | November 29, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Costis Toregas, Director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at George Washington University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the skills we need to teach students today in cybersecurity, the relationship between AI and cybersecurity, and a potential AI bill of rights.
Improving End-User Outcomes through Artificial Intelligence with Tim Persons
Season: 1 Episode:81 | November 22, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Tim Persons, Chief Scientist and Managing Director at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and Academy Fellow, to discuss recruiting the next generation of the AI workforce, oversight and accountability frameworks for AI, and how public administrators can adapt to a rapidly changing technologic environment.
AI Tools in the Federal Procurement Process With Soraya Correa
Season: 1 Episode:80 | November 15, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Soraya Correa, former Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of Homeland Security and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Procurement Innovation Lab, agile management, and how AI tools can facilitate the procurement process.
Fall Meeting Preview: Public Leadership to Expand the Boundaries of Urban Sustainability with Sian Mooney
Season: 1 Episode:79 | November 08, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Sian Mooney, Dean of the Indiana University Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Academy Fellow, to discuss sustainability in major urban areas, how urban leaders should think about food, equity, and energy, and how urban sustainability fits in the intergovernmental system.
Fall Meeting Preview: Intergovernmental Dimensions of Advancing the Economy, Health & Social Equity with Rich Callahan
Season: 1 Episode:78 | November 01, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan, Professor at the University of San Francisco and Co-Director of the public health program. and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of intergovernmental collaboration in solving public health issues, the future of this collaboration, and his recommendations for a better intergovernmental system.
Fall Meeting Preview: Protecting and Advancing Our Democracy with Carolyn Lukensmeyer
Season: 1 Episode:77 | October 25, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Founding Executive Director of the National Institute for Civic Discourse and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of public administrators in sparking public interest in government, challenges and opportunities in the current media landscape, and how citizen assemblies may help us solve some of the government's biggest challenges.
Fall Meeting Preview: Technology, Innovation, and Digital Equity for the Future with Jane Fountain
Season: 1 Episode:76 | October 18, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Jane Fountain, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Massachusets Amherst and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of Data Security and Artificial Intelligence, best practices to prevent ransomware attacks, and key issues regarding research and innovation.
*Crossover Episode with GovExec Daily* A More Collaborative Intergovernmental System
Season: 1 Episode:75 | October 11, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the Academy, Academy Fellow, and host of Management Matters, sits down with the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the importance of intergovernmental collaboration and the Academy's newest initiative, the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships.
Links:
The Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships
The GovExec Daily Podcast
The Complexities of the Electoral System with Amy Cohen
Season: 1 Episode:74 | October 04, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Amy Cohen, Executive Director at the National Association of State Election Directors to discuss combating dis- and misinformation in elections, training new election officials, and increasing voter engagement.
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The Impact of Fiscal Health at the State Level with Lauren Larson
Season: 1 Episode:73 | September 27, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Lauren Larson, Alumna of the White House Office of Management, current Director for the Office of State Planning and Budgeting of Coloradon, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the process of distributing Federal relief funds, the impact of those funds on the state of Colorado, and new management innovations at the state level.
Being Fiscally Prepared for the Next Crisis with Dr. Deborah Lucas
Season: 1 Episode:72 | September 20, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Dr. Deborah Lucas, Director of the Golub Center for Finance and Policy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Academy Fellow, to discuss the U.S. ability to respond to another economic crisis, government investment in infrastructure and other programs, and how the U.S. can improve its fiscal situation.
The Impact of Individual Financial Health on the Nation's Overall Fiscal Health with Michael Ettlinger
Season: 1 Episode:71 | September 13, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Michael Ettlinger, Founding Director of the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire and Academy Fellow, to discuss the national debt, the impact of stimulus payments, and the "K-shaped" economic recovery.
Assessing America's Current Fiscal Health with Doug Criscitello
Season: 1 Episode:70 | September 06, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Doug Criscitello, Former Federal Official, Managing Director at Grant Thornton, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Academy's Election 2020 paper on fiscal health and the overall state of America's fiscal health during the pandemic and beyond.
Management Matters Rewind: Kathy Sullivan on Effective Administration
Season: 1 Episode:69 | August 30, 2021
Show Notes:
Originally aired on March 29, 2021.
On this Management Matters Rewind, we welcome Kathy Sullivan, former NASA Astronaut, former Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of NOAA, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career experiences and climate change issues related to biodiversity, national security, and international relations.
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The Inclusion of Equity in Community Resilience with Sheryl Sculley
Season: 1 Episode:68 | August 23, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Sheryl Sculley, former City Manager of San Antonio and Academy Fellow, to discuss linking communities together as City Manager, equity budgeting, and interacting with surrounding cities and counties.
Resilient Supply Chains with Stephen Hamill
Season: 1 Episode:67 | August 16, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Stephen Hamill, CEO and Founder of the Public Purchasing Exchange and Academy Fellow, to discuss resilient supply chains and how the Academy's Election 2020 paper on resilient communities has gained traction in the Biden administration and in communities.
Related Links: Election 2020, Developing and Empowering a National Resilience Agenda in 2021
How HUD Programs Help Build Resilient Communities with Calvin Johnson
Season: 1 Episode:66 | August 09, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Calvin Johnson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Monitoring at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Academy Fellow, to discuss building resilient communities through HUD programs regarding housing security, social determinants of health, and intergovernmental collaboration.
Related Links: HUD’s Learning Agenda and Research Roadmap.
Recovering from Human-Caused Disasters with Greg Devereaux
Season: 1 Episode:65 | August 02, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Greg Devereaux, former Chief Executive Officer and former City Manager of San Bernadino County California and Academy Fellow, to discuss how communities can prepare for and recover from human-caused disasters.
The Concept of Digital Government with Theresa Pardo
Season: 1 Episode:64 | July 26, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Theresa Pardo, Associate Vice President for Research with responsibility for the institutes, centers, and laboratories at the University of Albany State University of New York and Academy Fellow, to discuss how digital tools and government help policy outcomes, building trust with constituents, and the advantages of digital tools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Referenced Links:
The call to action for cyber security governance produced with CIS, NGA and NCSL:
https://www.ctg.albany.edu/media/pubs/pdfs/managing_cyber_threats_through_effective_governance.pdf
The edited volume released by the smart cities, smart government research practice consortium:
https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9783030610326
Products from the differential impacts of covid-19 in NYS project produced by UAlbany on behalf of NY’s Governor Cuomo.
Final Report:
Issue Brief:
A white paper on vaccine hesitancy:
Reshaping the Role of Public Governance in the Age of Agility with David Warm
Season: 1 Episode:63 | July 19, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome David Warm, Executive Director of the Mid-America Regional Council and Academy Fellow, to discuss agile governance, the Council's role in merging consensus, and increasing capacity to deliver services.
Bringing Others to the Table through Public Engagement with Tina Nabatchi
Season: 1 Episode:62 | July 12, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Tina Nabatchi, Joseph A Strasser endowed professor of public administration, professor of public administration at the Maxwell School of International Affairs, Director of the Program for the Advancement of Research on Conflict and Negotiation, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her research on emerging models of public governance and engagement as well as conflict resolution.
Links: Participedia.net
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The Emergence of New Models of Public Governance with John Kamensky
Season: 1 Episode:61 | July 05, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome John Kamensky, Emeritus Senior fellow at the IBM Center for the business of government and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can capitalize on a variety of new approaches to public governance.
Mentioned Reports:
- NAPA Election 2020 Develop New Approaches to Public Governance
- Government Reform: Lessons from the Past for Actions in the Future by Dan Chenok and John Kamensky
- The Next Government of the United States: Challenges for Performance in the 21st Century, by Don Kettl
- A Manager’s Guide for Choosing and Using Collaborative Networks, by Brint Milward and Keith Provan
- Implementing Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Guide for Federal Managers, by Jane Fountain
- Cross-Agency Collaboration: A Case Study of Cross-Agency Priority Goals, by John Kamensky
- Federal Grants Management: Improving Outcomes by Shelley H. Metzenbaum
Addressing Social Equity through Federal Procurement with Stan Soloway
Season: 1 Episode:60 | June 28, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Stan Soloway, President and Founder of Celero Strategies and Academy Fellow, to discuss how the federal government can address the issue of racial wealth inequity through its procurement practices.
The Impacts of Social Equity on Health with Gail Christopher
Season: 1 Episode:59 | June 21, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative of Health Equity and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public administration and how social equity affects public health.
How Mayors Promote Social Equity with Sharon Sayles-Belton
Season: 1 Episode:58 | June 14, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Sharon Sayles-Belton, Vice President of Community Relations and Government Affairs of Thomas Reuters, Former Mayor of Minneapolis, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career in public administration and the different ways a city can foster an equitable society.
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The Law Enforcement Community: A Network of Support for Lasting Change
Thursday, June 17, 2021 | 2:00 Pm EDT
The Law Enforcement Museum tells the story of how law enforcement is evolving and how the community of support for law enforcement has grown to include organizations dedicated to its success.
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Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Michael Massiah
Season: 1 Episode:57 | June 07, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome Michael Massiah, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career at the Port Authority, its plan to foster social equity, and the challenges and progress he has seen so far.
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Public Service Spotlight: Ambassador Joseph Westphal
Season: 1 Episode:56 | May 31, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Ambassador Joseph Westphal, to discuss his career in public administration including his roles at the Department of Defense, the U.S. Congress, and at the State Department as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
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Public Service Spotlight: Dr. Robert Lightfoot
Season: 1 Episode:55 | May 24, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Dr. Robert Lightfoot, to discuss his career in public administration from Engineer to Acting Administrator at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
Public Service Spotlight: Betsy Fretwell
Season: 1 Episode:54 | May 17, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Betsy Fretwell, to discuss her career in public administration including her time as the City Manager of Las Vegas and her broader experience in local government.
Public Service Spotlight: Basil Gooden
Season: 1 Episode:53 | May 09, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Basil Gooden, to discuss his career in public administration including his time at the U.S. Department of Agriculture and as the Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry for Virginia.
Public Service Spotlight: Donna Shalala
Season: 1 Episode:52 | May 03, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, Donna Shalala, to discuss her career in public administration including her time at HUD, HHS, Congress, and her stints in both the academic and nonprofit sectors.
Developing a Responsible Federal Budget with Maya Macguineas
Season: 1 Episode:51 | April 26, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Maya Macguineas, President of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges involved in developing and executing budgets at the Federal level as well as CRFB's soon-to-be-released budget tools.
Management Matters Rewind: Bill Hoagland on Fiscal Health
Season: 1 Episode:50 | April 19, 2021
Show Notes:
Originally aired on September 14,2020.
On this episode, we welcome Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bi-Partisan Policy Center and Academy Fellow, to discuss the federal budget process today, restoring fiscal balance, and mechanisms to facilitate conversations between state and federal governments.
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Revenue Collection and Stimulus Distribution with John Koskinen
Season: 1 Episode:49 | April 12, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome John Koskinen, former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the mission of the IRS and its role in both revenue collection and distribution of the recovery funds.
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Climate Change, Natural Resources, and the Department of Interior with Scott Cameron
Season: 1 Episode:48 | April 05, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Scott Cameron, former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management, and Budget at the Department of Interior and Academy Fellow, to discuss the complex mission of the Department of the Interior and its role in stewarding natural resources and addressing climate change.
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Out of This World AND Down to Earth Public Administration with Kathy Sullivan
Season: 1 Episode:47 | March 29, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome Kathy Sullivan, former NASA Astronaut, former Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of NOAA, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career experiences and climate change issues related to biodiversity, national security, and international relations.
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Reviewing the Academy's Assessment on OPM with Peter Levine
Season: 1 Episode:46 | March 22, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Peter Levine, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Defense Analyses, Academy Fellow, and a panel member on the Academy's Office of Personnel Management Independent Assessment, to discuss the findings and recommendations of the latest Academy report on OPM.
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Addressing Climate Change in a Democracy with Dan Fiorino
Season: 1 Episode:45 | March 15, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome Dan Fiorino, Executive in Residence at the Department of Public Administration and Policy at American University, former Director of the Office of Policy, Economics and Innovation at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Academy Fellow to discuss handling climate change as a democracy and the role of technological innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Governing Water Across Borders with Felicia Marcus
Season: 1 Episode:44 | March 08, 2021
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On this episode, we welcome Felicia Marcus, Visiting Fellow at Stanford's Water in the West program and Academy Fellow, to discuss the complexity of our national water system and what it takes to provide safe and sustainable water.
The Resilience of the Public Sector Workforce with Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene
Season: 1 Episode:43 | March 01, 2021
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene, Principals at Barrett and Greene Inc. and journalists covering the topic of public performance, to discuss the current outlook of the public workforce and the formation of a workforce plan.
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Individual Financial Health with Shane Canfield of WAEPA
Season: 1 Episode:42 | February 22, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome M. Shane Canfield, CEO of Worldwide Assurance for Employees of Public Agencies (WAEPA) to discuss how individual financial health for our federal workers can improve the nation's fiscal health.
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How Philanthropies Connect Individuals to Meaningful Work with Robin Kramer
Season: 1 Episode:41 | February 15, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Robin Kramer, Managing Director at the Smidt Foundation and Academy Fellow, to discuss her experiences as Chief of Staff to the Mayor of the City of Los Angeles, the role of philanthropy in making government work, and moving beyond connecting people to a job to connecting them with meaningful work.
Topics Include:
- Robin's role as chief of staff to two Mayors of the City of Los Angeles
- Promoting innovation and invention through public policy programs
- The role of philanthropy in making government work; the challenges and opportunities
- The specific challenges associated with getting people back to work
- Progressing from connecting individuals to jobs to connecting individuals to meaningful work
- The process of the Tools for Schools program
- Recommended policies for the future.
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Finding Meaningful Work in the Post-COVID World with Joyce Wilson
Season: 1 Episode:40 | February 08, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Joyce Wilson, currently appointed by the governor of Texas to chair the board of Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority and Academy Fellow to preparing individuals for meaningful work in the post-COVID economy.
With Academy Fellow, Joyce Wilson, currently appointed by the governor of Texas to chair the board of Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority
Topics Include:
- The biggest challenges she faced as city manager of El Paso from 2004 to 2014
- Revenue model challenges and weathering the 2008 financial crisis
- How federal funds can be structured to best meet people's needs on the frontlines of COVID
- Collaboration between different levels of government during COVID.
- The post-COVID economic recovery and the importance and details of a national workforce strategy
- How to prepare people for the future of work with a federated approach
- The impact of a regional workforce board on connecting individuals to meaningful work
- Addressing infrastructure deficiencies after the 2008 financial crisis
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A More Equitable Economic Recovery with Xavier Briggs
Season: 1 Episode:39 | February 01, 2021
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Xavier Briggs, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program and Academy Fellow to discuss the challenges of integrating economic programs to promote recovery.
With Academy Fellow, Xavier Briggs, a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program
Topics Include:
- His varied approaches to public service
- The critical role of intergovernmental relations in our country's system
- The complexity of integrating healthcare and racial and social justice across major stovepipes
- Practical steps in the next stimulus bill that could give these best practices legislative legs
- Emphasizing underinvested areas in an economic recovery including different types of infrastructure, stormwater management, energy infrastructure, broadband, electric transportation
- Forming compromises during a time of political divide
- Areas of opportunity for the Biden Administration
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Bettering the Federalist System through Data with Dr. John Bartle, Jamie Boex, and Tom Shoop
Season: 1 Episode:38 | January 25, 2021
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows Dr. John Bartle, Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Jamie Boex, Senior Fellow at the Duke Center for International Development, and Tom ShoopExecutive Vice President, and Editor-in-chief at Government Executive Media Group, to discuss gathering, presenting, and using data on the federal government system.
With Academy Fellows, Dr. John Bartle, Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Community Service at the University of Nebraska at Omaha Jamie Boex, Senior Fellow at the Duke Center for International Development, and Tom Shoop Executive Vice President and Editor-in-chief at Government Executive Media Group
Topics Include:
- A description of the U.S. federalist system
- The importance of federalism in the field of public administration
- The contribution and history of the U.S. Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
- About Federalism.us
- Evidence-based and data-informed policy development
- The importance of data pattern recognition for journalists
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The Presidential Transition Process with Chris Lu
Season: 1 Episode:37 | January 18, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Chris Lu, Senior Fellow of the University of Virginia's Miller Center, former Deputy Secretary of Labor, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the presidential transition process, the confirmation process of political appointees, and a new labor agenda aiming to connect individuals to meaningful work.
With Academy Fellow, Chris Lu, Senior Fellow of the University of Virginia's Miller Center, former Deputy Secretary of Labor
Topics Include:
- His preparation to lead the transition team
- How to run a smooth transition
- the importance of time between the election and inauguration
- An inside look of an administration on inauguration day
- How the 2021 transition differs from past transitions
- The confirmation process of public officials
- Integrating efforts across agencies on cross-cutting issues
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6 Strategies to Build Resilient Communities with Katherine Willoughby
Season: 1 Episode:36 | January 11, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Dr. Katherine Willoughby, the Margaret Hughes and Robert T. Golembiewski Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the School of Public & International Affairs at the University of Georgia, and an Academy Fellow, to discuss the strategies local governments can use to build more resilient communities in the face of natural disasters.
With Katherine Willoughby, the Margaret Hughes, and Robert T. Golembiewski Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the School of Public & International Affairs at the University of Georgia
Topics Include:
- How state and local governments can manage their resources
- The response of King's County to the COVID-19 pandemic
- The difference in response between large communities and small communities
- Strategies for smaller communities to build regional resilience
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American Leadership Through Engagement with Jane Lute
Season: 1 Episode:35 | January 04, 2021
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In this episode, we welcome Jane Lute, CEO of SICPA North America, former Deputy Secretary of DHS and Academy Fellow, to discuss the value of American engagement in global affairs, how the U.S. can work with other governments and NGOs to advance its national interests, and today's international cybersecurity threat environment.
With Jane Lute, CEO of SICPA North America, former Deputy Secretary of DHS, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- The value of U.S. engagement in the international community
- International politics at the local political level
- Key roles for the U.S. today
- The relationship between the U.S. government and international institutions and NGOs
- The role of philanthropy in international relations
- How the pandemic has spurred more dialogue between government entities
- The role of cybersecurity in international relations and advice to improve cybersecurity
- International challenges facing the Biden Administration
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Increasing the Agility of the Federal Government with Ed DeSeve, Angela Evans, and Joe Mitchell
Season: 1 Episode:34 | December 14, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center, and Angela Evans, Dean of the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs, as well as Joe Mitchell, Academy Director for Strategic Initiatives and International Programs, to discuss efforts by the Academy to increase the agility of the Federal government, agile government's effect on the education of future public administrators, and recommendations for the incoming Biden Administration.
With Academy Fellows, Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center, and Angela Evans Dean of the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs, as well as Joe Mitchell, Academy Director for Strategic Initiatives and International Programs
Topics Include:
- Defining agile government
- Recent work by the Agile Government Center
- Recommendations for the government as a whole to become more agile
- Using agile during crises and making it sustainable outside of crises
- Challenges and obstacles for governments to use agile
- Training current government managers to use agile
- Implementing agile into the Public Administration curriculum
- Initiatives at the University of Texas LBJ school including the Urban Lab and prison and jail innovation
- Recommendations for the Biden Administration to increase the government's agility
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Diplomacy in a Changing Global Context with Joyce Barr
Season: 1 Episode:33 | December 07, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Joyce Barr, retired Ambassador, Professor of Practice in Government and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the advancement of U.S. national interests across the globe, essential organizations and processes to strive toward those interests and recommendations for the incoming administration including increasing management capacity at the State Department.
With Joyce Barr, retired Ambassador, Professor of Practice in Government and International Affairs at Virginia Tech, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- A high-level view of U.S. national interests
- The importance of finding common interests with other countries
- Essential organizations, processes, and tools the U.S. uses in the international environment
- The importance of soft power and recommendations for the Biden Administration
- The importance of public administrators in diplomacy and how we can teach public administrators to have a global perspective
- Global aspects of city managers or county managers
- Advice to the new Secretary of State
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Preparing the AI Workforce of the Future with Kaye Husbands Fealing
Season: 1 Episode:32 | November 30, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Kaye Husbands Fealing, Dean and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair, College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology and Academy Fellow, to discuss how Georgia Tech integrates the School of Liberal Arts and Public Administration into its operation, how government can govern this technological space, and ethics and bias in AI.
With Kaye Husbands Fealing, Dean and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair, College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Integrating STEM, public policy and liberal arts in educating the workforce of the future including teaching cybersecurity and AI to the next generation of public administrators
- The collaboration of humanity and AI in the workforce including the implications for human behavior and governance
- Framing AI as additive rather than extractive and articulating the role of academia in the democratization of AI
- Ethics and bias in the adoption of AI including exacerbating inequalities through the perception of minority communities in facial recognition
- Building a trustworthy AI through a proactive government guarantee of equity of access
- Collaboration to achieve intergovernmental and intersectoral solutions to rising AI-related problems
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Harnessing AI for State Governance with Doug Robinson
Season: 1 Episode:31 | November 23, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Doug Robinson, Executive Director for National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow, to discuss the roles and responsibilities of different chief officers in technology, the acceleration of AI tools as a result of the pandemic, and the challenges state face when deploying tools that use AI.
With Doug Robinson, Executive Director of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- The roles and responsibilities among different Chief Officers in technology
- Where and how states will deploy AI tools
- Using AI tools across different functional areas of government
- Challenges states face in the deployment of AI tools
- Combating systemic inequities in AI and the role of AI in law enforcement
- Governing AI at the state level as a CIO
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Public Administration, Technology, and the Future with Jay Walder
Season: 1 Episode:30 | November 16, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One and new Academy Fellow, to discuss his leadership of the public transit systems of Hong Kong, New York City, and London, the potential effects of the Virgin Hyperloop on transportation, logistics, and life in general, and the role of AI in public transportation and public administration.
With Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- The differences in administering the transit systems of London, New York City, and Hong Kong
- "Making every dollar count" in New York during the Great Recession
- Applying lessons learned in London to New York City including "the subway countdown clock"
- Hong Kong Metro's 99.99% on-time rate and how the MTR turns a profit
- The importance of collaboration between state and national governments when building systems for the future
- The outlook on the Virgin Hyperloop and its potential effects on transportation, logistics, and life in general
- Developing with governments within the U.S. and around the world
- Recommendations for future public administrators on technological preparation
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Using Technology at Different Levels of Government with Alan Shark
Season: 1 Episode:29 | November 02, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Alan Shark, Executive Director of the Public Technology Institute, the Chair of the Academy Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of leadership when instituting technology into government, how to deploy an AI-Ready government, and how to address the various worries of utilizing AI.
With Alan Shark, Executive Director of the Public Technology Institute, the Chair of the Academy Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Adopting and transferring technology to state and local governments
- Ensuring the workforce is ready for the future
- The current work of the Academy's Standing Panel on Technology Leadership
- Defining and deploying an AI-ready government
- The government's priorities when it comes to technological investment
- The importance and challenges when building intergovernmental partnerships
- The near term prediction for the deployment of AI and the government's preparedness
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The Role of Counties in Executing Elections with Anthony Griffin
Season: 1 Episode:28 | October 26, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Anthony Griffin, Former County Executive for Fairfax County, Virginia, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges and accomplishments in Fairfax County during his tenure, tools counties use to counter election interference, and what he will be watching for on election day.
With Anthony Griffin, former County Executive for Fairfax County, Virginia, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Tony's path from the Marine Corps to Fairfax County
- The biggest challenges of leading Fairfax County
- Organizational realignment and lessons learned from Fairfax County
- How county executives are viewing election day
- The logistics of voting and how states are adjusting their logistics to the pandemic
- The ability of counties to count votes in a high turn-out, mail-in election
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Operating Successful Elections at the State and Local Level with Ann Bowman
Season: 1 Episode:27 | October 19, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Anne Bowman, Hazel Davis, and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Public Service and Government at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intergovernmental features of our national election process, the biggest threats to our electoral infrastructure, and new electoral reforms and innovative mechanisms to further engage the public and encourage voting.
With Ann Bowman, Hazel Davis, and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Public Service and Government at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- The intergovernmental features of the process of our national elections
- The biggest threats to the electoral infrastructure
- Engaging and encouraging citizens through electoral reforms and innovative mechanisms
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The Role of the Postal Service During Elections with Dan Blair
Season: 1 Episode:26 | October 13, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Dan Blair, former Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, former Academy President, and Academy Fellow, to discuss transparency and trust during the election season, the post office's role in supporting the election cycle, coordination at different levels of government, and recommendations for the postal service.
With Dan Blair, former Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, former Academy President, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Lessons learned throughout Dan's public administrative career
- Trust in public government and transparency and trust in the election season
- Biggest obstacles for high voter participation
- Ensuring elections are safe from nefarious entities
- How the postal service has adapted to a changing world
- Coordination between the Postal Service and state and local officials
- Ensuring military members submit a timely ballot
- Recommendations for the Postal Service moving forward
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Fostering a Robust Democracy with Valerie Lemmie
Season: 1 Episode:25 | October 05, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Valerie Lemmie, Former City Manager, Current Director of Exploratory Research at the Kettering Foundation, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career path in public administration, lessons learned on the job including difficult leadership decisions, fostering a citizen-centered democracy, and maintaining a healthy democracy through citizen engagement.
With Valerie Lemmie, former City Manager, Current Director of Exploratory Research at the Kettering Foundation, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Valerie's journey in public service from "young idealist" to learning the mechanics of governmental organization and institutionalizing necessary changes
- The importance of staff work, and how she learned quality is more important the quantity
- Managing daily crises and sticking to the courage of her convictions
- The challenges of organizational change
- Valerie's experience at the Kettering Foundation: Ensuring citizen engagement and adapting and taking advantage of remote work
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Fiscal Tools in Dubuque with Mike Van Milligen
Season: 1 Episode:24 | September 28, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Mike Van Milligen, City Manager of Dubuque, Iowa, and Academy Fellow, to discuss how Dubuque is dealing with the pandemic fiscally, how this year will impact future budgets, and how congressional funding has impacted Dubuque.
With Mike Van Milligen, City Manager of Dubuque, Iowa
Topics Include:
- How Dubuque is reacting to the pandemic and to social equity concerns
- Post-great recession infrastructure projects, debt-reduction strategies, and the BALANCING Act tool
- Major revenue sources and expenses for Dubuque and ways to bring them into balance
- Shifting expenses during the pandemic
- This year's effects on future budgets
- Effects of Congressional provisions on Dubuque's budget
- Tools in building and communicating Dubuque's budget
- Advice for fellow city managers
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Fiscally Healthy Communities with Chris Morrill
Season: 1 Episode:23 | September 21, 2020
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In this episode, we welcome Chris Morrill, Executive Director and CEO of The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on state and local budgets, especially in relation to school districts and revenue management, lessons learned during the 2008 fiscal crisis from his previous work in Savannah, GA and Roanoke, VA, and the modernization of budgeting.
With Chris Morill, Executive Director and CEO of Government Finance Officer's Association of the United States and Canada
Topics Include:
- The mission of the GFOA
- School district finances
- Grading today's national fiscal health from the GFOA perspective
- Lessons learned from the 2008 financial crisis
- Measures to counter the loss of revenue for state and local governments
- Conversations with communities on appropriate trade-offs in budgetary spending
- Tools to help budget officers during COVID-19
- Measuring the equity impact of the budget
- Advice for budget officers moving forward
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The Federal Budget Process with Bill Hoagland
Season: 1 Episode:22 | September 14, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bi-Partisan Policy Center and Academy Fellow, to discuss the federal budget process today, restoring fiscal balance, and mechanisms to facilitate conversations between state and federal governments.
With Bill Hoagland, Senior Vice President at the Bi-Partisan Policy Center and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- A description of today's federal budget process
- What it would take to make the federal budget process work
- The pandemic's effect on the federal fiscal crisis
- Restoring the fiscal balance
- Changes in the global economy that may test current economic theories
- The impact of the federal financial health on states
- Collaboration between federal and state governments to improve overall fiscal health
- Mechanisms to facilitate conversation between state and federal governments
- One recommendation for the next administration (whether re-elected or newly elected)
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Navigating Fiscal Health at All Levels of Government During COVID-19 and Beyond with Scott Pattison
Season: 1 Episode:21 | September 08, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Scott Pattison, the Deputy Executive Director of the Multistate Tax Commission and Academy Fellow, to discuss the difference between the national deficit and national debt, the comparison between the current fiscal crisis and the 2008 financial crisis, engaging constituents with budgetary trade-offs, and advice for fiscal health after COVID-19.
With Scott Pattison, the Deputy Executive Director of the Multistate Tax Commission and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- The difference between the national deficit and the national debt
- The current state of fiscal health
- Comparing economic impacts from the current crisis with the 2008 financial crisis
- State and local government's ability to recover from the 2008 crisis in preparation for this one
- Challenges for state and local governments during this crisis (what happens when rainy day funds run out)
- How state and local should engage with constituents during a crisis
- How tax structures and fee structures affect the revenue and the tax base
- One piece of advice for fiscal futures beyond COVID-19
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Resilience Planning and Adaptation with Janine Davidson
Season: 1 Episode:20 | August 31, 2020
Show Notes:
On this episode, we welcome Janine Davidson, President of Metropolitan State University of Denver and Academy Fellow, to discuss resilience planning, how colleges can adapt to COVID-19, and the future of the public workforce.
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How City and County Managers Build Resilient Communities with Pat Martel
Season: 1 Episode:19 | August 24, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Pat Martel, West Coast Regional Director for the International City and County Management Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss California’s unique community resiliency challenges, the intersection of resiliency with the reopening from COVID-19, best practices in community resilience, building resilience across boundaries, and the complexity of resilient utility systems.
With Pat Martel, West Coast Regional Director for the International City and County Management Association and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- California's unique resilient challenges
- The intersection of resilience plans and COVID-19 reopening plans
- Community resilience best practices
- The process of building community resilience at the local level
- Promoting open community dialogue
- Regional resilience and building it across municipal boundaries
- The role of private sector companies in community resilience
- Social equity in community resilience
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Special Edition: Utilizing Technology to Foster Social Equity with Dan Chenok
Season: 1 Episode:18 | August 21, 2020
Show Notes:
In this special edition, we welcome Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center for the Business of Government and Academy Fellow, to discuss utilizing technology and Artificial Intelligence to foster social equity and the Agile Government Center.
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Resilience in Miami-Dade County with James Murley
Season: 1 Episode:17 | August 17, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome James Murley, Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County and Academy Fellow, to discuss unique resilience issues facing Miami-Dade County including planning for Hurricane Gonzalo and accounting for climate change, using community engagement to build county-wide strategy, applying lessons learned from the Zika virus to the COVID-19 pandemic, and modifications to resilience plans in the wake of the pandemic.
With James Murley, Chief Resilience Officer for Miami-Dade County and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Miami-Dade County's unique resilience issues including climate change's effects on the area
- The planning process for establishing community resilience
- The partnership between Miami and the Rockafeller Foundation's Resilient Cities
- Using community engagement to build county-wide buy-in to build a resilience strategy
- Lessons learned from the Zika pandemic
- The intersection of Miami's climate strategy with its resilience strategy
- The broadening role of a chief resilience officer during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Special Edition: How Businesses Foster Social Equity with Marcus Peacock
Season: 1 Episode:16 | August 14, 2020
Show Notes:
In this special edition, we welcome Marcus Peacock, Chief Operating Officer at the Business Roundtable and Academy Fellow, to discuss how businesses commit to fostering social equity.
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Community Resilience: Hands-On Experience and Lessons From Abroad With Sonal Shah
Season: 1 Episode:15 | August 09, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Sonal Shah, Founding Executive Director of the Beeck Center at Georgetown University, former policy advisor to Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Academy Fellow, to discuss teaching communities best practices for building resilience, her experience on Mayor Buttigieg's presidential primary campaign, and the Beeck Center's practical approaches to teaching resilience.
With Sonal Shah, Founding Executive Director of the Beeck Center at Georgetown University, former policy advisor to Mayor Pete Buttigieg, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Building resilience in international communities
- Sonal's work at the Beeck Center
- The biggest challenges and best practices for teaching communities resilience solutions
- The value of hands-on experience and citizen-centric services
- Sonal's experience during a presidential primary campaign and her advice to Mayor Buttigieg
- The role of social media in public administration
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Special Edition: Accountability During the Recovery from COVID-19 With Danny Werfel
Season: 1 Episode:14 | August 07, 2020
Show Notes:
In this special edition, we welcome Danny Werfel, Managing Director for Boston Consulting Group's North American Public Sector Practice and Academy Fellow, to discuss accountability amidst the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The Role of FEMA in Supporting Community Resilience with David Grant
Season: 1 Episode:13 | August 03, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome David Grant, Founder of Potomac Ridge Consulting, long-time government senior executive who retired from FEMA, and Academy Fellow, to discuss FEMA disaster response and mitigation, coordination during recovery, and understanding how the resilience function evolves over time.
With guest David Grant, Founder of Potomac Ridge Consulting, long time government senior executive who retired from FEMA, and Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Disaster response and mitigation
- Coordinating several federal agencies in a recovery operation
- The role of grants in disaster and recovery preparation
- Hurricane season during a pandemic
- His advice to clients in the private sector on building resilience
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Emerging Practices in Public Governance with Dr. Kirk Emerson
Season: 1 Episode:12 | July 27, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Kirk Emerson, Professor of Practice in Collaborative Governance at the University of Arizona and Academy Fellow, to discuss achieving goals through collaborative governance, the suitability of collaboration at different levels of government, it's fostering of mutual accountability, and how we can strengthen collaboration.
With guest Dr. Kirk Emerson, Professor of Practice in Collaborative Governance at the University of Arizona and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Achieving goals through collaborative governance and best practices in implementation
- The suitability of collaborative governance at different levels of government
- The responses from states and localities to the pandemic through self-initiated collaborative governance
- How public administrators can facilitate collaboration and how we need to train future public administrators
- The role of modern media and web-based tools in this model including building citizens’ trust
- The most important things to strengthen intergovernmental collaboration
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International and National Security During COVID-19 with Judge James Baker
Season: 1 Episode:11 | July 20, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at the Syracuse University College of Law and Academy Fellow, to discuss the international and national security implications during COVID-19.
With guest Judge James Baker, Professor of Law and Director of the Institute for Security Policy and Law at the Syracuse University College of Law and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- The international security aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic including the implications for U.S.-China relations
- How the U.S. should navigate the international implications of the pandemic including how the U.S. should manage infections coming from other parts of the world.
- Implications from the pandemic for global supply chains and international institutions
- How the Syracuse Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs is preparing students to operate in this new global landscape
- Key issues public administrators need to consider as AI applications in government increase.
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Connecting People to Meaningful Work After COVID-19 with Lisa Danzig
Season: 1 Episode:10 | July 13, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Lisa Danzig, Specialist Leader for Human Capital, Organizational Talent & Transformation at Deloitte Consulting LLP and Academy Fellow, to discuss connecting people to meaningful work after COVID-19.
With guest Lisa Danzig, Specialist Leader for Human Capital, Organizational Talent & Transformation at Deloitte Consulting LLP and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- The biggest challenges facing the federal, state, and local governments.
- Reimagining the world of work during the pandemic and moving forward including the national workforce development strategy and the availability of child care of K-12 schools in this process
- How she is advising businesses in an environment of high unemployment claims including the roles companies should take on regarding workforce transformation and training
- How the nature of government work is changing including the opportunity for a more remote workforce and how those who are restricted from teleworking can adapt in the COVID-19 environment
- The top concerns moving forward
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Special Edition: Disparities and Inequities in the Healthcare System with Charlene Frizzera
Season: 1 Episode:9 | July 10, 2020
Show Notes:
In this special edition, we welcome Charlene Frizzera, President and CEO of CF Health Advisors and Academy Fellow, to discuss disparities and inequities in the healthcare system.
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COVID-19 Impacts on State Budgets with John Hicks
Season: 1 Episode:8 | July 06, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome John Hicks, State Budget Director for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on state budgets.
With guest John Hicks, State Budget Director for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- A real-time look at state budgets during the pandemic including how this crisis compares to the Great Recession, the fiscal impact experienced by different communities in Kentucky, and the collaboration between state and local governments in Kentucky to address the fiscal issues
- How state fiscal crises will affect the national economy
- States’ near-term options to combat the fiscal crisis sparked by COVID-19 and their long-term outlooks
- Investing in new capabilities during the middle of a crisis.
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Intergovernmental Aspects of Re-opening After COVID-19 with Beth Kellar
Season: 1 Episode:7 | June 29, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode we welcome Beth Kellar, Deputy Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intergovernmental aspects of re-opening after COVID-19.
With guest Beth Kellar, Deputy Executive Director of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Issues and opportunities for city and county leaders as they recover and reopen from the pandemic
- Intergovernmental challenges of the pandemic response including managing infections coming from other parts of the country
- ICMA’s efforts with cities and counties to meet their needs
- ICMA’s international efforts and lessons learned from abroad
- ICMA’s priorities moving forward
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COVID-19, Social Equity Considerations & Re-opening at the Local Level with Lee Feldman
Season: 1 Episode:6 | June 22, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Lee Feldman, City Manager of Gainesville, Florida, and Academy Fellow, to discuss COVID-19 social equity considerations and re-opening from the local perspective.
With guest Lee Feldman, City Manager of Gainesville, Florida and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Unique governance challenges and opportunities for city governments.
- Identifying priorities for a 100-day plan. How the Gainesville government has adapted this plan to COVID-19?
- How Gainesville plans to reopen its community including addressing medical statistics, contact tracing and testing, guidance to businesses, public transit, and differentiating state and federal guidance
- How Gainesville is addressing poverty and other equity considerations both in their COVID response and more generally
- The current state of Gainesville and its plan for the next 100 days
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Special Edition: Building a Resilient and Just Society With Tracey Wareing Evans
Season: 1 Episode:5 | June 18, 2020
Show Notes:
In this special edition, we welcome Tracey Wareing Evans, President & CEO of American Public Human Services Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss building a more resilient and just society in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read her recent Op-ed "Public Administrators and the Imperative for Social Equity," here: https://www.napawash.org/grandchallenges/blog/public-administrators-and-the-imperative-for-social-equity
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COVID-19, Social Equity Considerations and Re-opening in Louisiana with Dr. Courtney Phillips
Season: 1 Episode:4 | June 15, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Courtney Phillips, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and Academy Fellow, to discuss COVID-19 social equity considerations and the Re-opening of Louisiana.
With guest Dr. Courtney Phillips, Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Health and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- Obligations of states, as compared to the federal or local governments, regarding health care for their residents
- Observations and experiences to the different ways that states approach the responsibilities of Medicaid, public health, social services to promote wellness, etc., how to prioritize challenges in these areas, and the difference between Dr. Phillips’ approach in Texas and her approach in Louisiana
- How Louisiana is addressing and controlling the pandemic including how they are coordinating federal, state, and local efforts
- Social equity considerations when managing COVID-19 and when setting a public health agenda for programs, investments, and other services.
- Dr. Phillips’ advice to her governor and to the communities of Louisiana on re-opening after COVID-19 including on civil liberties, testing, and contact tracing, triggers for social distancing measures, and investment in health infrastructure
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Special Edition - Social Equity, the Pandemic, and the Police (with Fellow Susan Gooden)
Season: 1 Episode:3 | June 10, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Susan T. Gooden, Dean of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the social equity implications of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, and its intersections with the ongoing debate over police brutality and reform.
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Understanding the Public Health System with Dr. Georges Benjamin
Season: 1 Episode:2 | June 07, 2020
Show Notes:
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association and Academy Fellow, to discuss the public health system and related social equity issues during COVID-19.
With guest Dr. Georges Benjamin, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association and an Academy Fellow
Topics Include:
- An overview of how the public health system works
- Lessons from the STD epidemic that can be applied to COVID-19
- COVID-19 testing—priorities, oversight and transparency measures, and recommendations for the government
- COVID-19 contact tracing—protection of civil rights and liberties, the role of technology and an “app”, and the sharing of data at each level of government
- Investments in the public health system moving forward
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Introduction to the Academy with Jeff Neal and Joe Mitchell
Season: 1 Episode:1 | June 01, 2020
Show Notes:
On the inaugural episode, we welcome guests Jeff Neal, chairman of the NAPA board of directors, and Joe Mitchell, NAPA Director of Strategic Initiatives and International Programs, to discuss the Academy’s mission, its current initiatives, and its role in the reopening after COVID-19.
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