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The Complexities of the Electoral System with Amy Cohen Oct 04, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Amy Cohen, Executive Director at the National Association of State Election Directors to discuss combating dis- and misinformation in elections, training new election officials, and increasing voter engagement.

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The Impact of Fiscal Health at the State Level with Lauren Larson Sep 27, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Lauren Larson, Alumna of the White House Office of Management, current Director for the Office of State Planning and Budgeting of Coloradon, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the process of distributing Federal relief funds, the impact of those funds on the state of Colorado, and new management innovations at the state level.

Being Fiscally Prepared for the Next Crisis with Dr. Deborah Lucas Sep 20, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Dr. Deborah Lucas, Director of the
Golub Center for Finance and Policy at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Academy Fellow, to discuss the U.S. ability to respond to another economic crisis, government investment in infrastructure and other programs, and how the U.S. can improve its fiscal situation.

The Impact of Individual Financial Health on the Nation's Overall Fiscal Health with Michael Ettlinger Sep 13, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Michael Ettlinger, Founding Director of the Carsey School of Public Policy at the University of New Hampshire and Academy Fellow, to discuss the national debt, the impact of stimulus payments, and the "K-shaped" economic recovery.

Assessing America's Current Fiscal Health with Doug Criscitello Sep 06, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Doug Criscitello, Former Federal Official, Managing Director at Grant Thornton, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the Academy's Election 2020 paper on fiscal health and the overall state of America's fiscal health during the pandemic and beyond.

Management Matters Rewind: Kathy Sullivan on Effective Administration Aug 30, 2021

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Originally aired on March 29, 2021.
On this Management Matters Rewind, we welcome Kathy Sullivan, former NASA Astronaut, former Under Secretary for Oceans and Atmosphere of NOAA, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career experiences and climate change issues related to biodiversity, national security, and international relations.
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The Inclusion of Equity in Community Resilience with Sheryl Sculley Aug 23, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Sheryl Sculley, former City Manager of San Antonio and Academy Fellow, to discuss linking communities together as City Manager, equity budgeting, and interacting with surrounding cities and counties.

Resilient Supply Chains with Stephen Hamill Aug 16, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Stephen Hamill, CEO and Founder of the Public Purchasing Exchange and Academy Fellow, to discuss resilient supply chains and how the Academy's Election 2020 paper on resilient communities has gained traction in the Biden administration and in communities.

Related Links: Election 2020, Developing and Empowering a National Resilience Agenda in 2021

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How HUD Programs Help Build Resilient Communities with Calvin Johnson Aug 09, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Calvin Johnson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research, Evaluation, and Monitoring at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and Academy Fellow, to discuss building resilient communities through HUD programs regarding housing security, social determinants of health, and intergovernmental collaboration.

Related Links: HUD’s Learning Agenda and Research Roadmap.

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Recovering from Human-Caused Disasters with Greg Devereaux Aug 02, 2021

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On this episode, we welcome Greg Devereaux, former Chief Executive Officer and former City Manager of San Bernadino County California and Academy Fellow, to discuss how communities can prepare for and recover from human-caused disasters.