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Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood — 303 episodes
Executive Power and Civil Service Reform with Adam White and Clark Kelso
Budgeting is Policy, or How Government is like 'The Matrix' with Teri Gullo and Karl Maschino
The GAO High Risk List with Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown and Kimberly Walton
Challenges and Innovations in Public Sector Data with Kari D'Elia of USA Facts and Diana Maurer of US GAO
Oversight and the Congress, with Fellow Tim Persons of PricewaterhouseCoopers and Dan Lips of The Foundation for American Innovation
Why Public Administrators Need to Be Great Storytellers
Reforming, Rebuilding, Reimagining: Our American Future with Donna Shalala and Norm Ornstein
BONUS: The Elliot L. Richardson Prize for Excellence in Public Service Ceremony featuring Sec. Janet Yellen and Gov. Gary Locke
Efficiency, Oversight, and the Future of the US Government Accountability Office
How Much Can Public Service Education Change in a Year? With David Wilson and Jodi Sandfort
How Are Federal Workers and Agencies planning for AI? With Alexis Bonnell of OpenAI and Karen Lee of FedsForward
Stories of Service: Reflections on Purpose, Progress, and the Path Ahead
Bridging the Gap – State and Local Capacity in a Shifting Federal Landscape: 2025 National Conference
Reimagining Government at the National Conference: Norm Ornstein with Loren DeJonge Schulman, Mindy Romero, Soren Dayton and Cecili Wake
The Longest Government Shutdown in US History with Romina Boccia of Cato Institute and Rob Shriver of Democracy Forward
The State of Public Administration, Part 2, Q&A with Frank Fukuyama, Vanessa Williamson and Philip Howard: National Conference 2025
The State of Public Administration, Part 1 with Frank Fukuyama, Vanessa Williamson and Philip Howard: National Conference 2025
Redefining Public Service for a Modern Workforce with US Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor - Highlights from the National Conference
Government Data and How to Handle It with Nick Hart of Data Foundation and Richard Coffin of USAFacts
The Changing Role of State Government with Professor Carol Weissert and Rhode Island Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer
Public Service Under Pressure with Kimberly Walton, Michael Jacobson, Tanisha Briley and Vince Micone
Navigating Election Security and Administration in a Complex Landscape with Kathleen Hale and Derek Tisler
How Does This Look to the Neighbors? International Insights on America with Governance Scholars Alasdair Roberts and Andrew Podger
Critical Conversations: Bringing AI to Main St with Sen. Mike Rounds, Montgomery County CIO Gail Roper and Academy Studies Director Brenna Isman
Have We Tried Asking Americans What They Want From Government? With Academy Fellow Loren DeJonge Schulman
Reimagining Government with Dan Chenok of IBM Center for the Business of Government and Philip Howard of Common Good
How Do We Modernize The Federal Workforce? with Fellows Angela Bailey and Jeffrey Neal
Adaptation, Mitigation & Resilience: The Role of Public Administration in Addressing Climate Change with Jim Murley and Dr. Heidi Roop
It's More than Just Buying: The Hidden World of Procurement with Angela Shell and David Gragan
Modernizing The Public Service Education with Michael Crow and Martha Bohrt
Equity On Trial with Academy Fellows Kimberly Walton and Chris Koliba
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of National Security: Highlights from an Academy Critical Conversation with Jane Holl Lute, Mike McCord and Peter Levine
What are the limits of modern executive power? Checks and balances with Academy Fellow Robert Shea and Yuval Levin of American Enterprise Institute
Next Generation or Final Frontier - Is Federal Science Under Threat? With Marcia McNutt of the National Academy of Sciences and former USDA Chief Scientist Chavonda Jacobs-Young
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-Va) visits AI in the Public Sector in this Special Crossover Episode
Funding Democracy: Stepping up or Overstepping? with Xavier de Souza Briggs of Brookings Institution and Daniel Stid of American Enterprise Institute
"The Leader's Job is to Provide Hope" - Martin O'Malley and Bob McDonald on Executive Leadership
Long Time Coming - Former Commissioners Danny Werfel and John Koskinen on what's next for the Internal Revenue Service
One Big, Beautiful Bill or Budget Disaster? Former Comptroller General David Walker and Brett Loper of the Peterson Foundation
Waste, Fraud, Abuse and Efficiency -U.S. Comptroller General Gene Dodaro and Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice Michael Horowitz
Larry Allen of GSA on the Impact of AI on Government Acquisition: Special Crossover with GovExecTV
The What, How and Why of AI with Jen Pahlka of Code for America and Wole Moses of Microsoft Federal Civilian
Between Two Dons - The Impact on Public Service after 100 Days of Trump with Don Moynihan and Don Kettl
MM Rewind: Performance Management and an Effective Government with Jonathan Womer
MM Rewind: What States are Doing to Promote Hiring with Joe Barela
MM Rewind: Strengthening Democracy through Accountability with Dr. Chris Koliba
MM Rewind: Defining Good Governance with John Koskinen
AI in Election Security: Lessons Learned and the road ahead with Marci Andino, John Cohen, and John Gilligan
AI in the Public Sector: GenAI in Governance
Emerging Trends in AI with David Wennergren & Gary Shapiro
The States as AI Laboratories with Alan Shark & Doug Robinson
Wendy Bhagat, Martha Dorris, & James McCament on the Evolution of AI Government Services
Special Edition Crossover Episode: Laura Stanton on Technology Innovation and Procurement Strategies
Special Edition Crossover Episode: Suzanne Vares-Lum on Strengthening East-West Relations
Special Edition Crossover Episode: Francis Fukuyama on Democratic Institutions and Public Service
Special Edition Crossover Episode: Ed DeSeve on Public Service and Agile Strategies
MM Rewind: Competence in Government with Janet Hale
Special Edition Crossover Episode: Strategies and Insights for Leading through the Unexpected with Chris Mihm
A Field Guide for Financing Integrated Data Systems and Evaluation in the Public Sector
A Playbook for Organizational Health with John Kamensky, Joe Mitchell, and Amanda Mullan
The 2024 Presidential Election as a Stress Test for American Democracy
The 2024 Webb Lecture with Jennifer Rubin
How to Communicate about Good Government with Dr. Frank Luntz
The Importance of Public Administration and Liberal Democracy with Rep. Jamie Raskin (Opening Staats Lecture from Academy 2024 Fall Meeting)
The Evolving Nature of Informal Policymaking with Melinda Ritchie
Practical Considerations of Making Government AI Ready with Alexis Bonnell
Characteristics of a Transparent Government with Bob Westbrooks
Creating a Better Understanding of the Election System with Shannon Portillo
Performance Management and an Effective Government with Jonathan Womer
The Importance of Civic Engagement and Inclusion with Mindy Romero
Implications of International and Financial Markets on US Fiscal Health with Heath Tarbert
Defining Good Governance with John Koskinen
CBO's Role in Measuring and Monitoring the Nation's Fiscal Health with Theresa Gullo
Intergovernmental Approaches to Homelessness with Rich Callahan and Katherine Willoughby
Competence in Government with Janet Hale
Enhancing Customer Experience with Martha Dorris
How Communities can Finance Resilient Infrastructure with Shayne Kavanagh and Miles Murphy
How Public Health Programs Support Resilient Communities with Michelle Alletto
Building Resilient Communities with Elaine Duke
Innovation in Public Governance and Engagement at the Local Level with Opal Mauldin-Jones
Lessons from the Recent FJC and Academy Report with Judge James Baker and Roger Kodat
Engaging the Public to Form a More Perfect Union with David Adkins (The Council of State Governments)
How to Make Government Data More Useful with Joel Gurin
Strengthening Democracy through Accountability with Dr. Chris Koliba
The role of HBCUs in addressing DEIAB with Tony Allen
The Intersection of DEI and Economic Opportunity with Dr. Margaret Simms
2024 SELC Preview: Achieving Equity with Mohamad Alkadry
200th Episode!!! The Future of the Academy with Janet Weiss
The Challenges of Human Service Delivery with Tracy Wareing Evans
Challenges Facing Civil Service at the State Level with Bill Leighty (VCU)
Modernizing the Public Service with Dan Chenok
Advancing Public Service through Public Servants with Sara Mogulescu (Volker Alliance)
Public Service Spotlight: Byron Adkins
Academy Study: Protecting Free and Fair Elections: The Vital Role of Public Administration
Finding Win-Win Solutions to Environmental Stewardship with Matt Auer (University of Georgia)
The Changing Agricultural Landscape with Susan Offutt
Solving Environmental and Outer Space Challenges through Systems Thinking with Dr. Harry Lambright
The Challenges of Financing Water Systems with Mark Kim
What Makes the Management of Water Systems So Challenging? With Cathy Bailey (Greater Cincinnati Waterworks)
Public Service Spotlight: JoAnne Speers
The Importance of Enterprise Risk Management with Dr. Karen Hardy
Using Agile Management to Promote Public Service through the Selective Service System with Joel Spangenberg
Labor Policies and Retirement Security with Barbara Bovbjerg
The Future of Work with Dr. Lisa Coleman
What States are Doing to Promote Hiring with Joe Barela
Federal Civil Service Reform with Kimberly Walton and Jeff Neal
Academy Study: Evaluation of the NSF Technology Innovation Partnership Directorate
The Intersection of Data Security and Privacy at the State Level with Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in International Aid Organizations with Shiro Gnanaselvam
AI Technologies and Public Education with Jerry Mechling, Theresa Pardo, Alan Shark, and Brenda Bannan
AI-Enabled Cybersecurity with Dan Chenok, Karen Evans and Bobbie Stempfley
AI, Chatbots, Comments, and Public Rule-Making with Dan Chenok, Amy-Edwards Holmes, and Virginia Huth
Generative AI in Government Communications with Martha Dorris, Greg Giddens, and Jerry Mechling
Ethical Considerations and AI Governance with Alan Balutis, James-Christian Blockwood, and Alexis Bonnell
Building an AI Ready Workforce with Alan Shark, Kimberly Walton, and Reginald Wells
Artificial Intelligence and the Internal Operations of Government with Dave Wennergren, Stan Soloway, and David Bray
Artificial Intelligence Services to Citizens with Jim Williams, David Bray, and Alan Shark
A Conversation with the Brownlow Book Award Winner, Claire Dunning (Univ. of Maryland)
The Executive Branch and Public Administration with Dr. Joel Aberbach and Dr. Bert Rockman
Increasing Voter Turnout with Edie Goldenberg
Academy Fall Meeting 2023 Preview with Kathy Newcomer, Dan Chenok, and Kaitlyn Blume
Career Tips for the Next Generation of Public Servants with Kerry Neal (Dept. of Education)
MM Rewind: Securing Elections with Thomas Hicks
MM Rewind: Is Federal Debt Sustainable? With Orice Brown
Academy Study: Integrated Missile Defense
GAO's Perspective on the Nation's Fiscal Health with Michelle Sager (GAO)
Connecting Individual Financial Health with National Fiscal Health with Angela Antonelli (Georgetown University)
MM Rewind: Investing in Communities to Build Resilience with Joe Nimmich
FEMA's Role in Building Resilience in Communities across the Country with Eric Leckey (FEMA)
Emergency Preparedness at the Local Level with Steve Hagerty (Former Mayor of the City of Evanston, IL)
Strategic Planning in Baltimore County with Stacy Rodgers
Tools for Modern Intergovernmental Governance with Dr. Naim Kapucu and Dr. Nancy Augustine
The Impacts of Public Engagement in Atlanta with Lisa Benjamin (COO City of Atlanta)
Adapting City Charters with Jim Svara (UNC Chapel Hill)
Innovative Ways to Fund Government with Shayne Kavanagh (GFOA)
The H. George Frederickson Memorial Lecture Panel Discussion from the 2023 Social Equity Leadership Conference
Improving DEIA at the City Level with Michael Rogers (Interim City Manager, Charlottesville, VA)
A Different Approach to the Design of Government Social Services Projects with Stan Soloway and Dr. Nancy Augustine
Improving DEIA at the County Level with Nancy Navarro (Fmr. Montgomery County Councilmember)
Public Service Spotlight: Teri Takai
Solving Public Service Challenges in Local Government with Joe Adler (University of Baltimore)
Academy Studies: U.S. Coast Guard Academy's Cultural Competence and Admissions Process Assessment
Public Service Challenges in the Federal Government with Max Stier (Partnership for Public Service)
Human Capital Challenges Facing City and County Governments with Peggy Merriss (GCCMA)
Guidance on Steps to Measure and Improve Organizational Health and Performance with John Kamensky
The Role of the Army Corps of Engineers in Environmental Management and Stewardship with Gen. Gerry Galloway (Army Corps of Engineers)
Protecting the Nation's Fish and Wildlife with Dr. Mamie Parker (Fmr. US Fish and Wildlife Service)
The Coast Guard's Role in Protecting Maritime Resources with Adm. Thad Allen (US Coast Guard)
MM Rewind: Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Public Service with Ventris Gibson
Managing Competing Demands for Increasingly Scarce Water Resources with Ginger Lew (Cube Hydro Partners)
How City Managers can Solve Water System Challenges with Tom Carroll (City of Cambridge, Maryland)
The Challenges of Managing Water Systems with Geoff Beckwith (Massachusetts Municipal Association)
Local Government 2030 with Kim Nelson (Univ. North Carolina) and Julia Novak (Raftelis)
City Initiatives to Drive Meaningful Work with Clarence Anthony of the National League of Cities
Skill Based Hiring in the Workforce with Beth Cobert from the Markle Foundation
Meaningful Work: The Intersection of Academia and Policy with Ed Montgomery
The Intersection of Cybersecurity, Data Security, and Individual Privacy with Bobbie Stempfley from Dell Technologies
Governance Structures around Data and the Importance of Data during COVID with Beth Blauer of Johns Hopkins University
Academy Report: State Regulatory Compliance, Lessons Learned from COVID with Neil Kerwin
The Future of Agile Government with Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center
National Security and Public Administration with Gen. William Walker Sergeant at Arms for the U.S. House of Representatives
MM Rewind: American Leadership Through Engagement with Jane Lute
International Trade and Public Administration with Susan Schwab
Good Governance in National Security with Loren DeJonge Schulman
Development and the Academy with Stephen Hamill
2022 Academy Webb Lecture: Connecting Individuals to Meaningful Work with Angela Hanks
Cross-Podcast: The Inside Storey with Tim Storey and Terry Gerton
Academy Study: 2022 DEI Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service with Thelma Harris
MM Rewind: Harnessing AI for State Governance with Doug Robinson
2022 Fall Meeting Preview with Mohamad Alkadry and Ramayya Krishnan
Securing Elections with Thomas Hicks
Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Betsy Fretwell
MM Rewind: Operating Successful Elections at the State and Local Level with Ann Bowman
How To Support the Election Workforce in the 2022 Election
MM Rewind: The Impact of Fiscal Health at the State Level with Lauren Larson
Is Federal Debt Sustainable? With Orice Brown
Can You Apply Lessons Learned from State Budgeting to the Federal Government? Featuring Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux
Building Capacity: A Look Back at the First Year of the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships with Bob O'Neill and Dr. Nancy Augustine
Investing in Communities to Build Resilience with Joe Nimmich
Using Technology to Build Environmental Resilience with Molly O'Neill
Developing a Weather-Ready Nation with Louis Uccellini
Academy Study: Social Security Administration Sources and Access to Death Data
Developing Resilient and Livable Communities with Mark Funkhouser
Management Matters Rewind: Technology and the Future with Jay Walder
Public Governance and Engagement Challenges in City Government with TC Broadnax
Developing Governance Models in Maryland with Clarence Crawford
MM Rewind: The Emergence of New Models of Public Governance with John Kamensky
The Role of City Managers in Fostering Social Equity with Norton Bonaparte
Agile Regulation: Gateway to the Future with Michael Fitzpatrick
Scaling Social Equity Solutions with Gail Christopher
2022 Social Equity Leadership Conference Preview with Richard Greggory Johnson III
Recruiting and Retaining Talent in Public Service with Ventris Gibson
Improving the Customer Service Experience in Government with Martha Dorris
DEIA in Public Service with Kim Walton
No Time to Wait to Revamp the Public Service with Don Kettl
Public Service Spotlight: Arleas Kea
Public Service Spotlight: Amma Felix
Public Service Spotlight: Mohamad Alkadry
Public Service Spotlight: Opal Mauldin-Jones
Public Service Spotlight: John Hicks
The Persistent Effort to Address Climate Change with Dr. Pete Andrews
Intergovernmental Dimensions of the COVID-19 Responses and Consequences with Rich Callahan and Dr. Ken Kizer
100th Episode! The Future of the Academy with Dave Wennergren
Managing Natural Resources and Natural Disasters with Justin Johnson
Investing in Our Water Systems with Stan Meiburg
Improving the Social Security System with Carolyn Colvin
Public Service Spotlight: Women's History Month with Willene Johnson
Academy Event: Infrastructure Workforce Strategies Discussion
Public Service Spotlight: Social Equity in Higher Education and Beyond with Freeman Hrabowski
Academy Event: The Elliot Richardson Prize with Chuck Todd, Dr. Francis Collins, and Dr. Anthony Fauci
Elliot Richardson Prize Preview with Michael Rogers and Joseph Kasputys
Academy Study: 2022 CISA Cybersecurity Workforce with Dan Chenok and Karen Evans
Public Service Spotlight: Sherry Suttles
Data Security Integration and Collaboration with Maria Roat
The Importance of Collaboration in Data Security with Luis Luna-Reyes
Enterprise Risk Management and Data Security with Tom Brandt
Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Robert Lightfoot
Working with China and Other Global Partners with Dan Guttman
Public Administration in Trade Policy with Irving Williamson
The U.S. in the Western Hemisphere with Nuria Esparch
Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Amb. Joseph Westphal
The Relationship between AI and Cybersecurity with Costis Toregas
Improving End-User Outcomes through Artificial Intelligence with Tim Persons
AI Tools in the Federal Procurement Process With Soraya Correa
Fall Meeting Preview: Public Leadership to Expand the Boundaries of Urban Sustainability with Sian Mooney
Fall Meeting Preview: Intergovernmental Dimensions of Advancing the Economy, Health & Social Equity with Rich Callahan
Fall Meeting Preview: Protecting and Advancing Our Democracy with Carolyn Lukensmeyer
Fall Meeting Preview: Technology, Innovation, and Digital Equity for the Future with Jane Fountain
*Crossover Episode with GovExec Daily* A More Collaborative Intergovernmental System
The Complexities of the Electoral System with Amy Cohen
The Impact of Fiscal Health at the State Level with Lauren Larson
Being Fiscally Prepared for the Next Crisis with Dr. Deborah Lucas
The Impact of Individual Financial Health on the Nation's Overall Fiscal Health with Michael Ettlinger
Assessing America's Current Fiscal Health with Doug Criscitello
Management Matters Rewind: Kathy Sullivan on Effective Administration
The Inclusion of Equity in Community Resilience with Sheryl Sculley
Resilient Supply Chains with Stephen Hamill
How HUD Programs Help Build Resilient Communities with Calvin Johnson
Recovering from Human-Caused Disasters with Greg Devereaux
The Concept of Digital Government with Theresa Pardo
Reshaping the Role of Public Governance in the Age of Agility with David Warm
Bringing Others to the Table through Public Engagement with Tina Nabatchi
The Emergence of New Models of Public Governance with John Kamensky
Addressing Social Equity through Federal Procurement with Stan Soloway
The Impacts of Social Equity on Health with Gail Christopher
How Mayors Promote Social Equity with Sharon Sayles-Belton
Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion with Michael Massiah
Public Service Spotlight: Ambassador Joseph Westphal
Public Service Spotlight: Dr. Robert Lightfoot
Public Service Spotlight: Betsy Fretwell
Public Service Spotlight: Basil Gooden
Public Service Spotlight: Donna Shalala
Developing a Responsible Federal Budget with Maya Macguineas
Management Matters Rewind: Bill Hoagland on Fiscal Health
Revenue Collection and Stimulus Distribution with John Koskinen
Climate Change, Natural Resources, and the Department of Interior with Scott Cameron
Out of This World AND Down to Earth Public Administration with Kathy Sullivan
Reviewing the Academy's Assessment on OPM with Peter Levine
Addressing Climate Change in a Democracy with Dan Fiorino
Governing Water Across Borders with Felicia Marcus
The Resilience of the Public Sector Workforce with Katherine Barrett and Richard Greene
Individual Financial Health with Shane Canfield of WAEPA
How Philanthropies Connect Individuals to Meaningful Work with Robin Kramer
Finding Meaningful Work in the Post-COVID World with Joyce Wilson
A More Equitable Economic Recovery with Xavier Briggs
Bettering the Federalist System through Data with Dr. John Bartle, Jamie Boex, and Tom Shoop
The Presidential Transition Process with Chris Lu
6 Strategies to Build Resilient Communities with Katherine Willoughby
American Leadership Through Engagement with Jane Lute
Increasing the Agility of the Federal Government with Ed DeSeve, Angela Evans, and Joe Mitchell
Diplomacy in a Changing Global Context with Joyce Barr
Preparing the AI Workforce of the Future with Kaye Husbands Fealing
Harnessing AI for State Governance with Doug Robinson
Public Administration, Technology, and the Future with Jay Walder
Using Technology at Different Levels of Government with Alan Shark
The Role of Counties in Executing Elections with Anthony Griffin
Operating Successful Elections at the State and Local Level with Ann Bowman
The Role of the Postal Service During Elections with Dan Blair
Fostering a Robust Democracy with Valerie Lemmie
Fiscal Tools in Dubuque with Mike Van Milligen
Fiscally Healthy Communities with Chris Morrill
The Federal Budget Process with Bill Hoagland
Navigating Fiscal Health at All Levels of Government During COVID-19 and Beyond with Scott Pattison
Resilience Planning and Adaptation with Janine Davidson
How City and County Managers Build Resilient Communities with Pat Martel
Special Edition: Utilizing Technology to Foster Social Equity with Dan Chenok
Resilience in Miami-Dade County with James Murley
Special Edition: How Businesses Foster Social Equity with Marcus Peacock
Community Resilience: Hands-On Experience and Lessons From Abroad With Sonal Shah
Special Edition: Accountability During the Recovery from COVID-19 With Danny Werfel
The Role of FEMA in Supporting Community Resilience with David Grant
Emerging Practices in Public Governance with Dr. Kirk Emerson
International and National Security During COVID-19 with Judge James Baker
Connecting People to Meaningful Work After COVID-19 with Lisa Danzig
Special Edition: Disparities and Inequities in the Healthcare System with Charlene Frizzera
COVID-19 Impacts on State Budgets with John Hicks
Intergovernmental Aspects of Re-opening After COVID-19 with Beth Kellar
COVID-19, Social Equity Considerations & Re-opening at the Local Level with Lee Feldman
Special Edition: Building a Resilient and Just Society With Tracey Wareing Evans
COVID-19, Social Equity Considerations and Re-opening in Louisiana with Dr. Courtney Phillips
Special Edition - Social Equity, the Pandemic, and the Police (with Fellow Susan Gooden)
Understanding the Public Health System with Dr. Georges Benjamin
Introduction to the Academy with Jeff Neal and Joe Mitchell