Management Matters Podcast

Being Fiscally Prepared for the Next Crisis with Dr. Deborah Lucas

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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The Impact of Individual Financial Health on the Nation's Overall Fiscal Health with Michael Ettlinger

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 13:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 30 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 16 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

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How HUD Programs Help Build Resilient Communities with Calvin Johnson

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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Recovering from Human-Caused Disasters with Greg Devereaux

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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:

https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/Differential-Impacts-of-COVID-19-NYS%20-%20June-2021%5b2%5d.pdf

Issue Brief:

https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/Racial%20Disparities%20in%20COVID-19%20Bonus%20Briefing%20Paper%5b2%5d.pdf

A white paper on vaccine hesitancy:

https://www.albany.edu/communicationsmarketing/covid-19-documents/COVID-19-Vaccine-Hesitancy-White-Paper-121620.pdf

Reshaping the Role of Public Governance in the Age of Agility with David Warm

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 12 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

The Emergence of New Models of Public Governance with John Kamensky

Mon, 05 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.
Event Registration: https://lawenforcementmuseum.org/events/

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Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Michael Massiah

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Register for the 2021 Social Equity Leadership Conference

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Public Service Spotlight: Ambassador Joseph Westphal

Mon, 31 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 24 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400

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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Public Service Spotlight: Betsy Fretwell

Mon, 17 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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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Public Service Spotlight: Basil Gooden

Sun, 09 May 2021 22:00:00 -0400

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..

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Public Service Spotlight: Donna Shalala

Mon, 03 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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Developing a Responsible Federal Budget with Maya Macguineas

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.

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Management Matters Rewind: Bill Hoagland on Fiscal Health

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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.

Read the Full Report

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Addressing Climate Change in a Democracy with Dan Fiorino

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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.

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The Resilience of the Public Sector Workforce with Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On 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

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

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Finding Meaningful Work in the Post-COVID World with Joyce Wilson

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

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A More Equitable Economic Recovery with Xavier Briggs

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On 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 .

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Bettering the Federalist System through Data with Dr. John Bartle, Jamie Boex, and Tom Shoop

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On 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 Shoop, Executive Vice President and Editor-in-chief at Government Executive Media Group, to discuss gathering, presenting, and using data on the federal government system.

Visit Federalism.us
Register for the January 28, 2021 joint webinar with the Academy and the Fiscal Service

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The Presidential Transition Process with Chris Lu

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

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6 Strategies to Build Resilient Communities with Katherine Willoughby

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

Read the report: How Localities Continually Adapt Enterprise Strategies to Manage Natural Disasters

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American Leadership Through Engagement with Jane Lute

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

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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Increasing the Agility of the Federal Government with Ed DeSeve, Angela Evans, and Joe Mitchell

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

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Diplomacy in a Changing Global Context with Joyce Barr

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

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Preparing the AI Workforce of the Future with Kaye Husbands Fealing

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

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Harnessing AI for State Governance with Doug Robinson

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

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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Public Administration, Technology, and the Future with Jay Walder

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

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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Using Technology at Different Levels of Government with Alan Shark

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

On 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.

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The Role of Counties in Executing Elections with Anthony Griffin

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Operating Successful Elections at the State and Local Level with Ann Bowman

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

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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The Role of the Postal Service During Elections with Dan Blair

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Fostering a Robust Democracy with Valerie Lemmie

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Fiscal Tools in Dubuque with Mike Van Milligen

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 02:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Fiscally Healthy Communities with Chris Morrill

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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The Federal Budget Process with Bill Hoagland

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

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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Navigating Fiscal Health at All Levels of Government During COVID-19 and Beyond with Scott Pattison

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Resilience Planning and Adaptation with Janine Davidson

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

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

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Special Edition: Utilizing Technology to Foster Social Equity with Dan Chenok

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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 .

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Special Edition: How Businesses Foster Social Equity with Marcus Peacock

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Special Edition: Accountability During the Recovery from COVID-19 With Danny Werfel

Fri, 07 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Emerging Practices in Public Governance with Dr. Kirk Emerson

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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, suitability of collaboration at different levels of government, its fostering of mutual accountability, and how we can strengthen collaboration.

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International and National Security During COVID-19 with Judge James Baker

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Connecting People to Meaningful Work After COVID-19 with Lisa Danzig

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Special Edition: Disparities and Inequities in the Healthcare System with Charlene Frizzera

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Intergovernmental Aspects of Re-opening After COVID-19 with Beth Kellar

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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COVID-19, Social Equity Considerations & Re-opening at the Local Level with Lee Feldman

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Special Edition: Building a Resilient and Just Society With Tracey Wareing Evans

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 13:00:00 -0400

On 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

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Special Edition - Social Equity, the Pandemic, and the Police (with Fellow Susan Gooden)

Wed, 10 Jun 2020 05:00:00 -0400

On 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

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

On 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.

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Introduction to the Academy with Jeff Neal and Joe Mitchell

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -0400

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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