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What's Working in Washington
by Federal News Network | Hubbard Radio
A weekly podcast examining the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and policy in the Washington D.C. region. They are stories explaining why local innovation often influences the federal government and are told by a wide variety of voices across demographics and industries.
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 530 - Final Episode - Richard Powers, Ed Finn, Corey Doctorow, Christopher DiCarlo, Jennifer Ives
For the final episode of What’s Working in Washington, we revisit key conversations that continue to resonate — focused on creativity, technology, and leadership. Richard Powers discusses the unique emotional power of storytelling, while Ed Finn examines synergies between humans and machines.…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 529 - Why Collaboration is Key - Ed Finn, Victor Hoskins, and James Barlia
Building the future isn’t just about technology—it’s about how we imagine, innovate, and take action together. Jonathan Aberman sits down with Ed Finn, professor and founding director of the Center for Science and the Imagination at Arizona State University. Together, they take a closer look at…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 528 - The Human Side of Progress - James Kaufman, Chloe Autio, and Cristobal Vasquez
From AI adoption to U.S. politics, we’re exploring what it means to move forward with intention, not just momentum. James Kaufman, professor of educational psychology at the University of Connecticut, makes the case for nurturing human creativity in the age of artificial intelligence. Chloe…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 527 - The Art of Adapting - Amelia DeSorrento, Dave Edwards, Richard Latendresse
A closer look at how experts are adapting their approaches to technology, politics, and investing in a rapidly changing world. Co-host Elizabeth Shea speaks with Amelia DeSorrento, co-founder of DC’s Agora Initiative, about the gender gap in venture capital—and the power of investing in female...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 526 - Diplomacy, Data, and Decision-Making – Eduardo Albrecht, Nadia Bilbassy, and Paul Doman
New forms of policy are dramatically changing our technologies and economies. Co-host Elizabeth Shea sits down with Paul Doman, president of Victory Square Partners, to discuss how AI is transforming the way tech firms build and scale. White House foreign correspondent Nadia Bilbassy shares the...
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What’s Working in Washington - Ep 525 - Expecting the Unexpected: Political turbulence and AI predictions - Doug Anderson, Juliane Schäuble, Gary Rivlin
In this episode, we’re venturing into the unknown and exploring how to move forward when the future is unclear. Co-hosting our tech segment with Jonathan Aberman, Elizabeth Shea sits down with Doug Anderson to explore how D.C. startups are navigating new political, economic and technological…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 524 - Seeking Security - Matt Howard, Christopher DiCarlo, and Fraser Jackson
This month, we’re taking a closer look at the changing tides in technology and international affairs. Host Jonathan Aberman and Matt Howard, CMO at Virtru, discuss D.C.’s need for effective cybersecurity amid rapid tech innovation. Jonathan also interviews Dr. Christopher DiCarlo, whose new book...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 523 - Irish Insight and AI Ethics - Sean Whelan and Cory Doctorow
Inspired by D.C.’s thriving tech ecosystem, Jonathan Aberman tackles artificial intelligence, ethics, and how we’ll coexist with emerging technologies. This month, Cory Doctorow joins the conversation. His latest book “Picks and Shovels” explores the ongoing debate over digital rights and how to...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 522 - Tech as a Religion, and Back-to-Work Drama - Greg Epstein
In this episode, hosts Jonathan Aberman and Mark Walsh, in Mark’s final episode as co-host, explore how technology, climate change, and Elon Musk’s influence are drastically altering the path ahead. Also, hear from Greg Epstein, American Humanist chaplain at Harvard University and MIT, as he...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 521 - Balancing Acts - Fraser Jackson and William Von Hippel
For our final episode of the year, hosts Jonathan Aberman and Mark Walsh look ahead, from a second Trump presidency to the rise of facial recognition. Jonathan sits down with Fraser Jackson, White House Correspondent for France24, to discuss how French leaders are preparing for Trump’s return to...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 520 - Election Year & Asteroid Fears - Richard Latendresse and Robin George Andrews
Hosts Jonathan and Mark talk government regulation, social media, and the pulse in Washington, D.C., from Capitol Hill to outer space. Jonathan Aberman sits down with White House Correspondent Richard Latendresse — calling in from Mar-a-Lago — to discuss president-elect Trump’s new…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 519 - Visions of the Future - Richard Powers & Mineko Abe
This month, we're looking into our crystal ball to consider what our environmental, political, and technological futures might look like. Jonathan Aberman sits down with author Richard Powers to discuss innovation, ecology, and the art of storytelling in his new book Playground. Then, hear from...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 518 - Art amid Chaos and Compassion amid Crisis - Sebastian Smee & Nadia Bilbassy
This month’s episode explores how political expression takes shape. Introducing his new book “Paris in Ruins”, Sebastian Smee discusses how Impressionism emerged in a politically chaotic France, bringing democracy and authenticity to art. Then, Nadia Bilbassy, Bureau Chief at Al Arabiya News,...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 517 - Wall Street, Weight Loss, and Wealthy Universities
From AI hype to Dolly Parton releases, Jonathan Aberman and Mark Walsh explore this month’s trends in finance, culture, and politics. Also, Jonathan sits down with Paulina Bren, author of “She-Wolves”, to honor the women who defied the odds and left their mark on Wall Street in the 1960s and…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 516 - Powered by the People - Corey Brettschneider
Longer episodes, deeper dives! In our new one hour format, hosts Jonathan Aberman and Mark Walsh explore new trends, share media recommendations, and interview author Corey Brettschneider. "The Presidents and the People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 515 - Lessons on Earth and Life on Mars - Kelly Weinersmith
Exploring and settling outer space may seem like the ultimate form of entrepreneurship – but is it a realistic ambition? Drawing from her latest book "A City on Mars", Kelly Weinersmith sits down with Jonathan to discuss the hurdles we face in our journey to space, from human physiology to…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 514 - Is Entrepreneurship Overrated? - Benjamin Waterhouse
"Being your own boss" isn't just about getting rich and being independent. In his latest book “One Day I’ll Work for Myself", author and historian Benjamin Waterhouse separates the allure from the illusions of self-employment. He takes a hard look at the mythology of entrepreneurship, from…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 513 - Privacy, Prejudice, and Policy in A.I.'s Future - Sean Perryman
Sean Perryman is the Head of Algorithmic Fairness Policy at Uber. He sits down with Jonathan Aberman to discuss the major questions about privacy and bias raised by artificial intelligence, and how policymakers need to respond. From facial recognition technology to Google's Gemini, Perryman calls...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 512 - A Pitch for Product-Driven Innovation - Ben Foster
Ben Foster is co-founder & executive chairman at Prodify. In an increasingly service-based economy, Foster makes the case for enhancing product-driven innovation and entrepreneurship in Washington, D.C.. He discusses his vision for scaleable, efficient product companies to compete with Silicon...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 511 - Supporting Sustainable Entrepreneurs - Dave Feldman
Since its launch in 2007, Bethesda Green has been on a mission to foster innovation and community for sustainable small businesses. Today, Jonathan sits down with executive director Dave Feldman to discuss environmental entrepreneurship in Bethesda, Maryland and beyond. From start-up incubation…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 510 - Best Practices for Innovation Adoption - Justin Fanelli
This week, Jonathan sits down with Justin Fanelli, Acting Chief Technology Officer for the United States Department of the Navy and Technical Director of PEO Digital. Together, they unpack his strategies for adopting innovation, from iterative improvements to a collaborative, motivated workplace...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 509 - The Science of Creativity - Adam Green
Adam Green is a professor at Georgetown University and director of the Lab for Relational Cognition. This week, he sits down with Jonathan to discuss imagination, brain function, and his research in creative neuroscience. As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful and more popular, Green...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 508 - Investing in Innovation - Lance Collins
Lance Collins is the is the inaugural vice president and executive director of the Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. Set to open in Spring 2025, the new state-of-the-art campus was announced by the university as part of the state’s successful effort to attract Amazon’s HQ2 to Northern Virginia…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 507 - The Impact of Empty Office Space - Harry Klaff
Harry Klaff, Principal and U.S President of Avison Young, joins Jonathan to delve into the fundamental shift in D.C.'s commercial real estate sector. With over two decades of expertise, Harry explores the critical role that commercial real estate plays in a region's economic health, addresses the...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 506 - A Solution for GovCons - Tonio DeSorrento
Tonio DeSorrento is the CEO of GovPort, a technology platform developed specifically for government contractors that offers tools for subcontractor management, compliance, organization, and operational efficiency. On today's episode, Tonio describes the moment he saw an opportunity to create a...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 505 - Regional Resilience - Clark Mercer
Clark Mercer is the Director of the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and former Chief of Staff for Governor Ralph Northam. With over twenty years of senior management experience at the state, federal, and local levels, and passionate about driving transformative change across...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 504 - Metro Matters - Jason Stanford
Jason Stanford is the President of the Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance, a nonprofit organization that has been advocating for the region's transportation infrastructure for over 30 years. An expert on transportation policy analysis, Jason explains how public transportation is vital to…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 503 - Data Tells A Story - Terry Clower
Terry Clower is the Director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, where his research produces valuable insights that help the private, nonprofit, and public sectors understand the region's growth and shortfalls. On today's episode, Terry provides an update on the…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 502 - What's Wrong with the Wizards - Matt Connolly
"Enjoy your awful basketball team, Virginia," reads the title of independent journalist Matt Connolly's recent op-ed in The Atlantic. On today's episode, Connolly, who currently works for a labor union, joins Jonathan Aberman for a deep-dive on his compelling piece, detailing the economic factors...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 501 - A Close-Up on Congress - Congressman Don Beyer
It's a new year, and What's Working in Washington is back with a new host, Jonathan Aberman! Mark Walsh has passed the torch back to Aberman, who is eager to bring his perspective as an investor and entrepreneur to address the region's issues during this critical election year. Aberman's…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 500 - Empowering Tech Leaders: Inside Mindshare's Impact - Steve Balistreri
Steve Balistreri is the Managing Director and National Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Industry Leader at MorganFranklin Consulting. He is also on the Executive Committee of Mindshare, a 501C6 not-for-profit organization established to support first time CEO's of high-potential...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 499 - Capital Infusion and Innovation in the DMV - Tien Wong
Tien Wong is the CEO of Opus8, a private investment, advisory, and conference management firm located in the Washington, D.C. area. He is also the Chairman and CEO of the Big Idea CONNECTpreneur Forum, a global community of 25,000+ founders, investors, venture capitalists, and CXOs. In this...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 498 - Events that Celebrate Excellence - Doug Anderson
Doug Anderson is the founder and CEO of DCA Live, an event company that serves the private equity, start-up/VC/tech, real estate, govcon, HR, CFO, cyber, legal, and non profit/association business communities in the greater DC area. On today's episode, Doug and Mark sit down to discuss how DCA…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 497 - The Future of Data Protection - John Ackerly
John Ackerly is the CEO and co-founder of Virtru, a global leader in data privacy and protection. Virtru's data encryption services are trusted by some of the world's largest companies, like Netflix and Verizon, and protect customers from the data mistakes we all make—whether clicking that...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 496 - Leading with Empathy in a Tech-Driven World - Gary Danoff
Gary Danoff is the CEO — that's Chief Empathy Ofifcer — of Gary Danoff Coaching & Advising, and the Global Alliances Leader for Google Cloud and Google Workspace. Offering an entire program called "How To Have A Great Day," Gary's storied career has been dedicated to the pursuit of workplace...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 495 - Harnessing Data for Smart Communications - Eric Koefoot
Eric Koefoot is the founder and CEO of Public Relay, the leading media intelligence solution for Fortune 500 companies and global brands. Eric's company has helped clients such as Bud Light, P&G, and Ford Motor Company understand their brand perception through data-driven insights, offering…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 494 - Demystifying AI - Jennifer Ives
Jennifer Ives is the cofounder and CEO at Watering Hole AI, a predictive, forward-looking, and adaptive AI strategy consulting firm. Jennifer has a long and rich history of deploying AI inside the corporate arena, with 20+ years of deep expertise in SaaS, B2B tech, cutting edge/high growth…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 493 - Corporate Rehab - Jennie Blumenthal
Jennie Blumenthal is the founder and CEO of Corporate Rehab, a training and consulting firm helping executives and entrepreneurs transform their leadership strategies. A former executive in Corporate America for 20 years, Jennie's top-down advice helps people thrive, not just survive, in their...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 492 - How the Federal Reserve Broke the Economy - Christopher Leonard
Christopher Leonard is an investigative reporter, director of the Watchdog Writers Group at the Mizzou School of Journalism, and author of bestselling novel, The Lords of Easy Money: How the Federal Reserve Broke the American Economy. In this fascinating discussion, Christopher sheds light on one...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 491 - How to Transform Your Sales Strategy - Sam McKenna
Samantha McKenna is the founder and CEO of #samsales Consulting, an agency she founded after a storied, 13-time record-breaking career in corporate sales and at LinkedIn. On today's episode, Sam describes how she and her all-female team are reinventing the narrative on sales, departing from the...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 490 - The Future of Legal Marijuana - Allison Siegel
Allison Siegel is the CEO of Culta, a Maryland-based, vertically integrated cannabis company that cultivates, extracts, processes, distributes and retails cannabis and cannabis-related products. Allison divulges the fascinating peculiarities of the marijuana industry, such as how marijuana is the...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 489 - Healthcare and AI - Mary Schwarz
Mary Schwarz is a Managing Partner of ICF Next, a global advisory and technology services provider, and leads the company's Government, federal digital and engagement practices. Mary has over 20 years of experience providing strategic guidance for health, education, and social programs, including...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 488 - Money & Misogyny at Goldman Sachs - Jamie Fiore-Higgins
Jamie Fiore-Higgins, one of the Financial Times' Top 25 Most Influential Women of 2022, is the author of Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs. After quickly climbing the ranks to Managing Partner, a position that only 8% of employees ever achieve, Jamie became privy to a...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 487 - The Great Unbundling - Wayne Bovier
Wayne Bovier is the cofounder and CEO of Higher Digital, a consulting firm that helps higher education executives assess, plan, and measure their strategic change. Wayne explains the monumental ways that higher education is transforming, including its cost structure, the meaning and value of a...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 486 - Prioritizing Families, Not Pie Charts - Barry Glassman
Barry Glassman is the founder and president of Glassman Wealth Services, a wealth management firm that takes a client-centered approach to asset management. Barry describes the opportunities and challenges associated with managing family wealth over individual assets, offers insightful…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 485 - Taxing Cryptocurrency - Nathan Jones
Nathan Jones is the VP and GM of Public Sector and Government Affairs at TaxBit, a SaaS solution that makes tax compliance, cost basis knowledge, and accounting possible for digital assets. With cryptocurrency becoming increasingly personalized and traceable, paying taxes on your digital assets…
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 484 - The Tech Talent Pipeline - Ashwin Bharath
Ashwin Bharath is the CEO and co-founder of Revature, a tech career launch pad and the largest employer of entry-level technology talent in the United States. Since starting the company in 2004, Ashwin describes the growth and impact Revature has demonstrated in the industry, now operating with...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 483 - The US-Ireland Alliance - Trina Vargo
Trina Vargo is the founder and President of the US-Ireland Alliance, a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to enhancing the cultural, educational, and business ties between the United States and Ireland. Trina provides an overview of her organization's efforts in strengthening this...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 482 - Growing the Next Generation of Disruptive Tech Companies - Steve Balistreri
Steve Balistreri is the Managing Director and National Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) Industry Leader at MorganFranklin Consulting. With 30 years of experience advising companies of all sizes, Steve shares his expertise in corporate growth strategies, operational development,...
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What's Working in Washington - Ep 481 - The Institute for Exceptional Care - Mai Pham
Mai Pham is the founder and CEO of the Institute for Exceptional Care, a nonprofit aiming to make healthcare safe and inclusive for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Mai shares how her own experience raising a child with autism opened her eyes to the tremendous gaps…
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A weekly podcast examining the relationship between entrepreneurship, innovation and policy in the Washington D.C. region. They are stories explaining why local innovation often influences the federal government and are told by a wide variety of voices across demographics and industries.
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