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Increasing the Agility of the Federal Government with Ed DeSeve, Angela Evans, and Joe Mitchell Dec 14, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Academy Fellows, Ed DeSeve, Coordinator of the Agile Government Center, and Angela Evans, Dean of the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs, as well as Joe Mitchell, Academy Director for Strategic Initiatives and International Programs, to discuss efforts by the Academy to increase the agility of the Federal government, agile government's effect on the education of future public administrators, and recommendations for the incoming Biden Administration.
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Diplomacy in a Changing Global Context with Joyce Barr Dec 07, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Joyce Barr, retired Ambassador, Professor of Practice in Government and international Affairs at Virginia Tech and Academy Fellow, to discuss the advancement of U.S. national interests across the globe, essential organizations and processes to strive toward those interests, and recommendations for the incoming administration including increasing management capacity at the State Department.
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Preparing the AI Workforce of the Future with Kaye Husbands Fealing Nov 30, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Kaye Husbands Fealing, Dean and Ivan Allen Jr. Chair, College of Liberal Arts, Georgia Institute of Technology and Academy Fellow, to discuss how Georgia Tech integrates the School of Liberal Arts and Public Administration into its operation, how government can govern this technological space, and ethics and bias in AI.
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Harnessing AI for State Governance with Doug Robinson Nov 23, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Doug Robinson, Executive Director for National Association of State Chief Information Officers and Academy Fellow, to discuss the roles and responsibilities of different chief officers in technology, the acceleration of AI tools as a result of the pandemic, and the challenges states face when deploying tools that use AI.
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Public Administration, Technology, and the Future with Jay Walder Nov 16, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Jay Walder, CEO of Virgin Hyperloop One and new Academy Fellow, to discuss his leadership of the public transit systems of Hong Kong, New York City, and London, the potential effects of the Virgin Hyperloop on transportation, logistics, and life in general, and the role of AI in public transportation and public administration.
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Using Technology at Different Levels of Government with Alan Shark Nov 02, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Alan Shark, Executive Director of the Public Technology Institute, the Chair of the Academy Standing Panel on Technology Leadership, and Academy Fellow, to discuss the importance of leadership when instituting technology into government, how to deploy an AI-Ready government, and how to address the various worries of utilizing AI.
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The Role of Counties in Executing Elections with Anthony Griffin Oct 26, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Anthony Griffin, Former County Executive for Fairfax County, Virginia and Academy Fellow, to discuss the biggest challenges and accomplishments in Fairfax County during his tenure, tools counties use to counter election interference, and what he will be watching for on election day.
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Operating Successful Elections at the State and Local Level with Ann Bowman Oct 19, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Anne Bowman, Hazel Davis and Robert Kennedy Endowed Chair in Public Service and Government at the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M and Academy Fellow, to discuss the intergovernmental features of our national election process, the biggest threats to our electoral infrastructure, and new electoral reforms and innovative mechanisms to further engage the public and encourage voting.
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The Role of the Postal Service During Elections with Dan Blair Oct 13, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Dan Blair, former Chairman of the Postal Regulatory Commission, former Academy President and Academy Fellow, to discuss transparency and trust during the election season, the post office's role in supporting the election cycle, coordination at different levels of government, and recommendations for the postal service.
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Fostering a Robust Democracy with Valerie Lemmie Oct 05, 2020

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On this episode, we welcome Valerie Lemmie, Former City Manager, Current Director of Exploratory Research at the Kettering Foundation, and Academy Fellow, to discuss her career path in public administration, lessons learned on the job including difficult leadership decisions, fostering a citizen-centered democracy, and maintaining a healthy democracy through citizen engagement.
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