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The U.S. in the Western Hemisphere with Nuria Esparch Dec 13, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Nuria Esparch, former Defense Minister of Peru and new Academy Fellow, to discuss how she led the vaccination of all of Peru's armed forces, the importance of public administration in international affairs, and a closer look at the U.S. role in the Western Hemisphere.

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Management Matters Rewind: Public Service Spotlight with Amb. Joseph Westphal Dec 06, 2021

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Originally aired on May 31, 2021.
On this Management Matters Rewind, 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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The Relationship between AI and Cybersecurity with Costis Toregas Nov 29, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Costis Toregas, Director of the Cyber Security and Privacy Research Institute at George Washington University and Academy Fellow, to discuss the skills we need to teach students today in cybersecurity, the relationship between AI and cybersecurity, and a potential AI bill of rights.

Improving End-User Outcomes through Artificial Intelligence with Tim Persons Nov 22, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Tim Persons, Chief Scientist and Managing Director at the U.S. Government Accountability Office and Academy Fellow, to discuss recruiting the next generation of the AI workforce, oversight and accountability frameworks for AI, and how public administrators can adapt to a rapidly changing technologic environment.

AI Tools in the Federal Procurement Process With Soraya Correa Nov 15, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Soraya Correa, former Chief Procurement Officer at the Department of Homeland Security and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Procurement Innovation Lab, agile management, and how AI tools can facilitate the procurement process.

Fall Meeting Preview: Public Leadership to Expand the Boundaries of Urban Sustainability with Sian Mooney Nov 08, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Sian Mooney, Dean of the Indiana University Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and Academy Fellow, to discuss sustainability in major urban areas, how urban leaders should think about food, equity, and energy, and how urban sustainability fits in the intergovernmental system.

Fall Meeting Preview: Intergovernmental Dimensions of Advancing the Economy, Health & Social Equity with Rich Callahan Nov 01, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Rich Callahan, Professor at the University of San Francisco and Co-Director of the public health program. and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of intergovernmental collaboration in solving public health issues, the future of this collaboration, and his recommendations for a better intergovernmental system.

Fall Meeting Preview: Protecting and Advancing Our Democracy with Carolyn Lukensmeyer Oct 25, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Carolyn Lukensmeyer, Founding Executive Director of the National Institute for Civic Discourse and Academy Fellow, to discuss the role of public administrators in sparking public interest in government, challenges and opportunities in the current media landscape, and how citizen assemblies may help us solve some of the government's biggest challenges.

Fall Meeting Preview: Technology, Innovation, and Digital Equity for the Future with Jane Fountain Oct 18, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Jane Fountain, Distinguished University Professor of Political Science and Public Policy at the University of Massachusets Amherst and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of Data Security and Artificial Intelligence, best practices to prevent ransomware attacks, and key issues regarding research and innovation.

*Crossover Episode with GovExec Daily* A More Collaborative Intergovernmental System Oct 11, 2021

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On this episode, Terry Gerton, President and CEO of the Academy, Academy Fellow, and host of Management Matters, sits down with the GovExec Daily podcast to discuss the importance of intergovernmental collaboration and the Academy's newest initiative, the Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships.
Links:
The Center for Intergovernmental Partnerships
The GovExec Daily Podcast
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