Navigating Political Divide in Governance: The Banks & Company Approach

In this episode, Eric Foster, Vice President of Strategy & Research at Banks & Company, discusses how states, counties, municipalities, school districts, higher education institutions, and other public bodies can respond when political division reshapes their relationship with the federal government.The conversation focuses on what leaders should do when traditional assumptions about partnership, cooperation, and support no longer hold. Eric outlines why adaptation requires more than frustration; it requires a clear strategy that includes alternative revenue streams, public-private partnerships, regional cooperation, fiscal flexibility, procurement changes, and honest communication with constituents.This episode is for public officials, agency leaders, school administrators, higher education stakeholders, policy professionals, and civic institutions preparing for a more uncertain and politically divided governance environment.Learn more:[email protected] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ericfoster52.substack.com/subscribe