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EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 59 MIN

Evidence Matters, Part 12: From Line Items to Impact

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Episode Topic: From Line Items to ImpactDiscover how local government leaders move beyond ad hoc evaluations to embed research, data, and evidence into everyday budget decisions. Listen in to gain practical insights on building internal capacity, fostering cross-departmental partnerships, and creating the political will needed to make evidence-informed budgeting a lasting reality.Featured Speakers:Ricardo Basurto Davila, County of San DiegoRyan Flynn, The Lab @ DCJen Tolentino, Results for AmericaSam Quinney, Tobin Center for Economic PolicyRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/22a2e7.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Evidence Matters.Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

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Episode Topic: From Line Items to Impact Discover how local government leaders move beyond ad hoc evaluations to embed research, data, and evidence into everyday budget decisions. Listen in to gain practical insights on building internal capacity, fostering cross-departmental partnerships, and creating the political will needed to make evidence-informed budgeting a lasting reality. Featured Speakers: Ricardo Basurto Davila, County of San DiegoRyan Flynn, The Lab @ DCJen Tolentino, Results f...

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