Funding Democracy: Stepping up or Overstepping? with Xavier de Souza Briggs of Brookings Institution and Daniel Stid of American Enterprise Institute

Fellow: Xavier Briggs

Season: S Episode:7 | July 17, 2025

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Practical Considerations of Making Government AI Ready with Alexis Bonnell

Fellow: Alexis Bonnell

Season: Episode: | November 05, 2024

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Characteristics of a Transparent Government with Bob Westbrooks

Fellow: Robert Westbrooks

Season: Episode: | October 28, 2024

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Creating a Better Understanding of the Election System with Shannon Portillo

Fellow: Shannon Portillo

Season: Episode: | October 21, 2024

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Performance Management and an Effective Government

Fellow: Jonathan Womer

Season: Episode: | October 15, 2024

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The Importance of Civic Engagement and Inclusion with Mindy Romero

Fellow: Mindy Romero

Season: Episode: | October 14, 2024

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...

Implications of International and Financial Markets on US Fiscal Health with Heath Tarbert

Fellow: Heath Tarbert

Season: Episode: | September 30, 2024

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Transparency and Accountability in Good Governance with John Koskinen

Fellow: 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

Fellow: Richard Callahan, Katherine Willoughby

Season: Episode: | September 09, 2024

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Competence in Government with Janet Hale

Fellow: 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

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...

Finding Win-Win Solutions to Environmental Stewardship with Matt Auer (University of Georgia)

Fellow: Matthew Auer

Season: 1 Episode:208 | April 15, 2024

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 Changing Agricultural Landscape with Susan Offutt

Fellow: Susan Offutt

Season: 1 Episode:207 | April 08, 2024

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...

Solving Environmental and Outer Space Challenges through Systems Thinking with Dr. Harry Lambright

Fellow: W. Henry Lambright

Season: 1 Episode:206 | April 01, 2024

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...

The Challenges of Financing Water Systems with Mark Kim

Fellow: Mark Kim

Season: 1 Episode:205 | March 25, 2024

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...

What Makes the Management of Water Systems So Challenging? With Cathy Bailey (Greater Cincinnati Waterworks)

Fellow: Cathy Bernardino Bailey

Season: 1 Episode:204 | March 18, 2024

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...

Public Service Spotlight: JoAnne Speers

Fellow: JoAnne Speers

Season: 1 Episode:203 | March 11, 2024

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 Importance of Enterprise Risk Management with Dr. Karen Hardy

Fellow: Karen Hardy

Season: 1 Episode:202 | March 04, 2024

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...

Using Agile Management to Promote Public Service through the Selective Service System with Joel Spangenberg

Fellow: Joel Spangenberg

Season: 1 Episode:201 | February 26, 2024

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...

Labor Policies and Retirement Security with Barbara Bovbjerg

Fellow: Barbara Bovbjerg

Season: 1 Episode:200 | February 19, 2024

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...

The Future of Work with Dr. Lisa Coleman

Fellow: Lisa Coleman

Season: 1 Episode:199 | February 12, 2024

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...

What States are Doing to Promote Hiring with Joe Barela

Fellow: Joseph Barela

Season: 1 Episode:198 | February 05, 2024

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...

Federal Civil Service Reform with Kimberly Walton and Jeff Neal

Fellow: Kimberly Walton, Jeffrey Neal

Season: 1 Episode:197 | January 29, 2024

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...

Academy Study: Evaluation of the NSF Technology Innovation Partnership Directorate

Fellow: Randolph Lyon

Season: 1 Episode:196 | January 22, 2024

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 Intersection of Data Security and Privacy at the State Level with Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace

Fellow: DeAngela Burns-Wallace

Season: 1 Episode:195 | January 15, 2024

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...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Aid Organizations with Shiro Gnanaselvam

Fellow: Shiro Gnanaselvam

Season: 1 Episode:194 | January 08, 2024

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...

AI Technologies and Public Education with Jerry Mechling, Theresa Pardo, Alan Shark, and Brenda Bannan

Fellow: Jerry Mechling, Theresa Pardo, Alan Shark

Season: 1 Episode:193 | January 01, 2024

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...

AI-Enabled Cybersecurity with Dan Chenok, Karen Evans and Bobbie Stempfley

Fellow: Daniel Chenok, Roberta Stempfley, Karen Evans

Season: 1 Episode:192 | December 25, 2023

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...

AI, Chatbots, Comments, and Public Rule-Making with Dan Chenok, Amy-Edwards Holmes, and Virginia Huth

Fellow: Daniel Chenok, Amy Edwards Holmes, Virginia Huth

Season: 1 Episode:191 | December 18, 2023

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...

Generative AI in Government Communications with Martha Dorris, Greg Giddens, and Jerry Mechling

Fellow: Martha Dorris, Gregory Giddens, Jerry Mechling

Season: 1 Episode:190 | December 11, 2023

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...

Ethical Considerations and AI Governance with Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, and Alexis Bonnell

Fellow: Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, Alexis Bonnell

Season: 1 Episode:189 | December 04, 2023

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...

Building an AI Ready Workforce with Alan Shark, Kimberly Walton, and Reginald Wells

Fellow: Alan Shark, Kimberly Walton, Reginald Wells

Season: 1 Episode:188 | November 27, 2023

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...

Artificial Intelligence and the Internal Operations of Government with Dave Wennergren, Stan Soloway, and David Bray

Fellow: David Wennergren, Stan Soloway, David A. Bray

Season: 1 Episode:187 | November 20, 2023

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...

Artificial Intelligence Services to Citizens with Jim Williams, David Bray, and Alan Shark

Fellow: James Williams, David A. Bray, Alan Shark

Season: 1 Episode:186 | November 13, 2023

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...

A Conversation with the Brownlow Book Award Winner, Claire Dunning (Univ. of Maryland)

Fellow: Claire Dunning

Season: 1 Episode:185 | November 06, 2023

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...

The Executive Branch and Public Administration with Dr. Joel Aberbach and Dr. Bert Rockman

Fellow: Joel Aberbach, Bert Rockman

Season: 1 Episode:184 | October 30, 2023

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...

Increasing Voter Turnout with Edie Goldenberg

Fellow: Edie Goldenberg

Season: 1 Episode:183 | October 23, 2023

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...

Academy Fall Meeting 2023 Preview with Kathy Newcomer, Dan Chenok, and Kaitlyn Blume

Fellow: Kathryn Newcomer, Daniel Chenok, Kaitlyn Blume

Season: 1 Episode:182 | October 16, 2023

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...

Career Tips for the Next Generation of Public Servants with Kerry Neal (Dept. of Education)

Fellow: Kerry Neal

Season: 1 Episode:181 | October 09, 2023

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...

MM Rewind: Securing Elections with Thomas Hicks

Fellow: Thomas Hicks

Season: 1 Episode:180 | October 01, 2023

Originally Aired: October 24, 2022On 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...

MM Rewind: Is Federal Debt Sustainable? With Orice Brown

Fellow: Orice Brown

Season: 1 Episode:179 | September 25, 2023

Originally Aired: September 19, 2022On 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...

Academy Study: Integrated Missile Defense

Season: 1 Episode:178 | September 18, 2023

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...

GAO's Perspective on the Nation's Fiscal Health with Michelle Sager (GAO)

Fellow: Michelle Sager

Season: 1 Episode:177 | September 11, 2023

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...

Connecting Individual Financial Health with National Fiscal Health with Angela Antonelli (Georgetown University)

Fellow: Angela Antonelli

Season: 1 Episode:176 | September 04, 2023

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...

MM Rewind: Investing in Communities to Build Resilience with Joe Nimmich

Fellow: Joseph Nimmich

Season: 1 Episode:175 | August 28, 2023

Originally Aired: August 29. 2022On 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...

FEMA's Role in Building Resilience in Communities across the Country with Eric Leckey (FEMA)

Fellow: Eric M. Leckey

Season: 1 Episode:174 | August 21, 2023

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...

Emergency Preparedness at the Local Level with Steve Hagerty (Former Mayor of the City of Evanston, IL)

Fellow: Stephen Hagerty

Season: 1 Episode:173 | August 14, 2023

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...