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AI in the Public Sector: GenAI in Governance

This originally aired on GovExec TV. The IBM Center for the Business of Government has unveiled “Navigating Generative AI in Government,” a comprehensive report authored…

Mar 10, 2025 36:11
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Emerging Trends in AI with David Wennergren & Gary Shapiro

This originally aired on GovExec TV. The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) promises a glimpse into the future of AI and its transformative implications for…

Mar 03, 2025 26:21
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The States as AI Laboratories with Alan Shark & Doug Robinson

This originally aired on GovExec TV. State governments are at the forefront of AI innovation, leveraging their role as "laboratories of innovation" to pioneer new…

Feb 24, 2025 34:34
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Wendy Bhagat, Martha Dorris, & James McCament on the Evolution of AI Government Services

This originally aired on GovExec TV. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing how citizens interact with government agencies and access services. Leaders like Chief AI Officers (CAIOs)…

Feb 10, 2025 41:49
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Special Edition Crossover Episode: Laura Stanton on Technology Innovation and Procurement Strategies

This is a crossover episode of the Business Government Hour Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour –…

Feb 03, 2025 37:54
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Special Edition Crossover Episode: Suzanne Vares-Lum on Strengthening East-West Relations

This is a crossover episode of the Business Government Hour Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour –…

Jan 27, 2025 29:58
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Special Edition Crossover Episode: Francis Fukuyama on Democratic Institutions and Public Service

This is a crossover episode of the Business Government Hour Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour –…

Jan 20, 2025 22:07
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Special Edition Crossover Episode: Ed DeSeve on Public Service and Agile Strategies

This is a crossover episode of the Business Government Hour Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour –…

Jan 13, 2025 29:20
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MM Rewind: Competence in Government with Janet Hale

Originally Aired: September 2, 2024 In this episode, we welcome Janet Hale, former government official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of competence in…

Jan 06, 2025 29:40
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Special Edition Crossover Episode: Strategies and Insights for Leading through the Unexpected with Chris Mihm

This is a crossover episode of the Business Government Hour Join host Michael Keegan for a Special Edition of The Business of Government Hour –…

Dec 30, 2024 31:29
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A Field Guide for Financing Integrated Data Systems and Evaluation in the Public Sector

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Kathy Stack and Pari Sabety, and Academy Director of Studies, Brenna Isman, to discuss the Academy's new guidance…

Dec 23, 2024 30:47
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A Playbook for Organizational Health with John Kamensky, Joe Mitchell, and Amanda Mullan

In this episode, we welcome Academy Fellow, John Kamensky, Academy Director of Strategic Initiatives and International Programs, Dr. Joe Mitchell, and Academy Project Director, Amanda…

Dec 16, 2024 26:40
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The 2024 Presidential Election as a Stress Test for American Democracy

In this episode, we share remarks from the plenary session at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the panel, moderated by Chris Koliba, Sara Mogulescu…

Dec 09, 2024 58:20
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The 2024 Webb Lecture with Jennifer Rubin

In this episode, we share remarks from Webb Lecture speaker, Jennifer Rubin, at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the lecture, Rubin discusses the upcoming…

Dec 02, 2024 57:47
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How to Communicate about Good Government with Dr. Frank Luntz

In this episode, we share remarks from Dr. Frank Luntz at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the lecture, Dr. Luntz discusses the effect of…

Nov 25, 2024 37:18
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The Importance of Public Administration and Liberal Democracy with Rep. Jamie Raskin (Opening Staats Lecture from Academy 2024 Fall Meeting)

In this episode of Management Matters, we are sharing remarks from Congressman Jamie Raskin's Elmer Staats Lecture at the Academy's 2024 Fall Meeting. In the…

Nov 18, 2024 35:12
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The Evolving Nature of Informal Policymaking with Melinda Ritchie

In this episode, we welcome Melinda Ritchie, associate professor in the Department of Political Science at the Ohio State University, to discuss her Brownlow award…

Nov 11, 2024 26:48
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Practical Considerations of Making Government AI Ready with Alexis Bonnell

In this episode, we welcome Alexis Bonnell, CIO and Director Digital Capabilities Directorate at the Air Force Research Laboratory and Academy Fellow, to discuss a…

Nov 04, 2024 34:52
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Characteristics of a Transparent Government with Bob Westbrooks

In this episode, we welcome Bob Westbrooks, former Inspector General and Academy Fellow, to discuss his work on transparency in Ukraine, why transparency resonates with…

Oct 28, 2024 27:49
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Creating a Better Understanding of the Election System with Shannon Portillo

In this episode, we welcome Shannon Portillo, Director of the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the mechanics…

Oct 21, 2024 31:59
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Performance Management and an Effective Government with Jonathan Womer

In this episode, we welcome Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island and Academy Fellow, to discuss tailoring performance management techniques…

Oct 14, 2024 32:56
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The Importance of Civic Engagement and Inclusion with Mindy Romero

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…

Oct 07, 2024 37:09
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Implications of International and Financial Markets on US Fiscal Health with Heath Tarbert

In this episode, we welcome Heath Tarbert, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Corporate Affairs for Circle and Academy Fellow, to discuss the impacts of…

Sep 30, 2024 31:57
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Defining Good Governance with John Koskinen

In this episode, we welcome John Koskinen, Former Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of transparency and accountability…

Sep 23, 2024 31:06
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CBO's Role in Measuring and Monitoring the Nation's Fiscal Health with Theresa Gullo

In this episode, we welcome Theresa Gullo, Former Director of Budget Analysis at the Congressional Budget Office Official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the CBO's…

Sep 16, 2024 31:33
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Intergovernmental Approaches to Homelessness with Rich Callahan and Katherine Willoughby

In this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan, Professor at the University of San Francisco and Academy Fellow, and Katherine Willoughby, Professor at the University of…

Sep 09, 2024 34:24
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Competence in Government with Janet Hale

In this episode, we welcome Janet Hale, former government official and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of competence in government and what it looked…

Sep 02, 2024 29:40
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Enhancing Customer Experience with Martha Dorris

In this episode, we welcome Martha Dorris, Founder of Dorris Consulting International and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of efficient service delivery and best…

Aug 26, 2024 32:41
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How Communities can Finance Resilient Infrastructure with Shayne Kavanagh and Miles Murphy

In this episode, we welcome Shayne Kavanagh, Senior Manager of Research for the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) and Academy Fellow, and Miles Murphy, Senior…

Aug 19, 2024 34:51
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How Public Health Programs Support Resilient Communities with Michelle Alletto

In this episode, we welcome Michelle Alletto, Texas Health and Human Services Chief Program and Services Officer and Academy Fellow, to discuss public health programs…

Aug 12, 2024 29:04
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Building Resilient Communities with Elaine Duke

In this episode, we welcome Elaine Duke, former Deputy Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role the…

Aug 05, 2024 32:33
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Innovation in Public Governance and Engagement at the Local Level with Opal Mauldin-Jones

In this episode, we welcome Opal Mauldin-Jones, City Manager of Lancaster, Texas and Academy Fellow, to discuss what good government looks like to her, the…

Jul 29, 2024 30:36
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Lessons from the Recent FJC and Academy Report with Judge James Baker and Roger Kodat

In this episode, we welcome Judge James Baker, Former Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces and Academy Fellow…

Jul 22, 2024 41:14
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Engaging the Public to Form a More Perfect Union with David Adkins (The Council of State Governments)

In this episode, we welcome David Adkins, Executive Director and CEO of the Council of State Governments and Academy Fellow, to discuss bringing different government…

Jul 15, 2024 33:01
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How to Make Government Data More Useful with Joel Gurin

In this episode, we welcome Joel Gurin, President and Founder of the Center for Open Data Enterprise (CODE) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance…

Jul 08, 2024 34:25
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Strengthening Democracy through Accountability with Dr. Chris Koliba

In this episode, we welcome Chris Koliba, Distinguished Professor at the University of Kansas School of Public Affairs and Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss…

Jul 01, 2024 30:18
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The role of HBCUs in addressing DEIAB with Tony Allen

In this episode, we welcome Tony Allen, President of Delaware State University, to discuss how HBCUs play a pivotal role in achieving social equity and…

Jun 24, 2024 32:29
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The Intersection of DEI and Economic Opportunity with Dr. Margaret Simms

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Margaret Simms, Non Resident Fellow at the Urban Institute and Academy Fellow, to discuss advancing opportunities for communities, increasing…

Jun 17, 2024 29:22
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2024 SELC Preview: Achieving Equity with Mohamad Alkadry

In this episode, we welcome Mohamad Alkadry, Professor of Public Policy at the University of Connecticut and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of striving…

Jun 10, 2024 30:19
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200th Episode!!! The Future of the Academy with Janet Weiss

In this episode, we welcome Janet Weiss, Chair of the Academy's Board and Academy Fellow, to discuss the future of the Academy. Support the Podcast…

Jun 03, 2024 34:47
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The Challenges of Human Service Delivery with Tracy Wareing Evans

In this episode, we welcome Tracy Wareing Evans, former CEO and President of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss…

May 27, 2024 31:47
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Challenges Facing Civil Service at the State Level with Bill Leighty (VCU)

In this episode, we welcome Bill Leighty, Senior Strategic Advisor to the Dean of the L Douglas Wilder School of Public and Government Affairs at…

May 20, 2024 30:18
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Modernizing the Public Service with Dan Chenok

In this episode, we welcome Dan Chenok, Executive Director of the IBM Center of the Business of Government and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance…

May 13, 2024 33:18
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Advancing Public Service through Public Servants with Sara Mogulescu (Volker Alliance)

In this episode, we welcome Sara Mogulescu, President of the Volker Alliance and Academy Fellow, to discuss the pipelines to public service, the challenges of…

May 06, 2024 29:59
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Public Service Spotlight: Byron Adkins

In this episode, we welcome Byron Adkins, Associate Director for Operations at the Farm Credit Administration and Academy Fellow, to discuss his career in public…

Apr 29, 2024 30:05
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Academy Study: Protecting Free and Fair Elections: The Vital Role of Public Administration

In this episode, we welcome Larry Cooley, Academy Fellow, and Dr. Joe Mitchell, Director of Strategic Initiatives at the Academy, to discuss the Academy's new…

Apr 22, 2024 25:35
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Finding Win-Win Solutions to Environmental Stewardship with Matt Auer (University of Georgia)

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…

Apr 15, 2024 30:49
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The Changing Agricultural Landscape with Susan Offutt

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…

Apr 08, 2024 31:58
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Solving Environmental and Outer Space Challenges through Systems Thinking with Dr. Harry Lambright

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…

Apr 01, 2024 30:41
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The Challenges of Financing Water Systems with Mark Kim

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…

Mar 25, 2024 31:17
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What Makes the Management of Water Systems So Challenging? With Cathy Bailey (Greater Cincinnati Waterworks)

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…

Mar 18, 2024 31:57
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Public Service Spotlight: JoAnne Speers

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…

Mar 11, 2024 30:47
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The Importance of Enterprise Risk Management with Dr. Karen Hardy

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'…

Mar 04, 2024 29:04
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Using Agile Management to Promote Public Service through the Selective Service System with Joel Spangenberg

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…

Feb 26, 2024 33:18
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Labor Policies and Retirement Security with Barbara Bovbjerg

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…

Feb 19, 2024 27:23
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The Future of Work with Dr. Lisa Coleman

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…

Feb 12, 2024 34:50
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What States are Doing to Promote Hiring with Joe Barela

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…

Feb 05, 2024 32:22
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Federal Civil Service Reform with Kimberly Walton and Jeff Neal

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…

Jan 29, 2024 34:07
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Academy Study: Evaluation of the NSF Technology Innovation Partnership Directorate

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…

Jan 22, 2024 24:39
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The Intersection of Data Security and Privacy at the State Level with Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace

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…

Jan 15, 2024 34:06
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