Best Government Podcasts (2024)

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5224, The Foundation of Moral Education in the American Colonies: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 22 1:15

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Classical republican writers supported the idea of moral education and this was echoed in the American colonial experience. Learn more in today???s episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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476 - What is a Reverse Auction? 3:02

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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#641 Local Government Recruiting with Teri Black, Teri Black & Company 59:41

3h ago59:41

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Teri Black, Founder and CEO of Teri Black & Company joined the podcast to discuss local government recruitment. She outlines the process of local government recruiting, building candidate pools, and trends in recruiting. Host: Meredith Reynolds

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5223, Cicero and the American Founders: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 20 1:15

1h ago1:15

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The Roman statesman Cicero had a profound effect on the American Founders and, as a consequence, his ideas influenced our system of government. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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People with Disabilities May Face Barriers Accessing Domestic Violence Assistance

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People with disabilities may experience domestic violence at a rate five times higher than those without disabilities. But domestic violence centers may struggle to provide assistance to these survivors. GAO's Elizabeth Curda, an expert on…By Government Accountability Office

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Nationally, Black Girls Receive More Frequent and Severe Discipline in Schools

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In a new report, we found that Black girls are disciplined much more often and more harshly than other children in public schools. GAO’s Jackie Nowicki tells us more.By Government Accountability Office

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5222, Cincinnatus and George Washington: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 19 1:15

4h ago1:15

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The stories of Cincinnatus and George Washington were told for many years in the early American republic as examples of civic virtue. Listen to today???s episode to learn more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5221, Cato as an Example of Civic Virtue: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 18 1:15

3h ago1:15

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The founding generation of Americans admired heroes of classical antiquity as examples of civic virtue. Cato the Elder is one such hero. Learn more about this figure in today???s podcast! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5220, The Role of Citizens in Classical Republics: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 17 1:15

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Classical republicans, who heavily influenced the American Founders, believed that citizens played a central role in government???s functions. Learn more about the civic duties of citizens in these republics and how they differ from today in our latest episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5219, Small, Uniform Communities in Classical Republicanism: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 16 1:15

1h ago1:15

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Classical republicanism placed great emphasis on the importance of small, uniform communities as being essential for the success of good government. But why was this? Find out in today???s episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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475 - What is Section H? 3:25

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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#640 Adaptive Recreation and Outdoor Programs with Elena Christopher, Austin, TX 43:39

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Elena Christopher, a Recreation Programs Specialist at the Camacho Activity Center in the City of Austin, Texas, joined the podcast to discuss adaptive recreation. She shared the difference between accessible and adaptive programs. She talked about the unique outdoor programs they offer to participants with disabilities and the additional risk mana…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5218, The Roman Republic as an Example and a Warning: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 14 1:15

1d ago1:15

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The Roman Republic began in the sixth century BC and lasted until the first century BC and the establishment of the Roman Empire. The Roman Republic was both an example and a warning for the American Founders. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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China’s Foreign Investments Significantly Outpace the United States’

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China is the world's largest investor in international infrastructure financing and development. Through its initiative, the Belt and Road Initiative, China has expanded its influence with other countries. And this may pose significant…By Government Accountability Office

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5217, Classical Republicanism: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 14 1:15

1d ago1:15

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The American Founders had read a great deal about the ideals and practices of ancient Greek and Roman city-states and the thinkers of classical antiquity. They were familiar with classical republicanism, which emphasized civic participation and the responsibility of citizens for the well-being of country. Center for Civic Education…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5216, The Roman Republic: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 13 1:15

2d ago1:15

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The Roman Republic was the ancient society that exercised the greatest influence on the American Founders. Historians during the founding era thought that the Roman Republic had done the best job of promoting the common good; that is, doing what was best for the society as a whole. Center for Civic Education…

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Is DOD stockpiling enough critical materials for our national defense?

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The Department of Defense maintains a stockpile of critical materials that are essential to national defense and civilian life. This stockpile includes metals like titanium, which is used to prevent corrosion of weapons, and lithium used in…By Government Accountability Office

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5215, The Problem with Constitutional Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 12 1:15

3d ago1:15

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As the Founders of the new American republic knew, constitutional government can take many forms. A constitutional government can have a single ruler, a group of rulers, or rule by the people as a whole. However, this system does have flaws. Learn more in today's podcast! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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Sailor Shortages and Lack of Training May Leave Navy Ships in Disrepair

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Over the last 30 years, the Navy has assigned fewer personnel to ships. The goal was to reduce costs. But there have been concerns that fewer sailors has made it harder to maintain ships. And it could also have broader consequences for Navy…By Government Accountability Office

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5214, Popular Sovereignty and Higher Law: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 11 1:15

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In democracies, the sovereign people are the ultimate authority that grants all powers exercised by government. This is called popular sovereignty. Popular sovereignty requires that the whole body of citizens consent to be governed by the constitution that they authorize and under which they live. Constitutions are forms of higher law. Center for C…

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474 - Late Proposals 3:36

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#639 Killed by a Traffic Engineer with Dr. Wes Marshall 58:37

7d ago58:37

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Wes Marshall, a professor of civil engineering at the University of Colorado - Denver joined the podcast to discuss his book, Killed by a Traffic Engineer. He talked about the history of the traffic engineering field and it's relationship to data and science. He shared the problem with current traffic safety metrics and the importance of prioritizi…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5213, Constitutional Government Is Limited Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 10 1:15

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A constitution limits the powers of government by defining and distributing its powers. However, just because a nation has a constitution does not mean that it has a constitutional government. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5212, What Is a Constitution? Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 9 1:15

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A constitution is an authoritative law through which the sovereign people of a democracy authorize a government to be established and grant it certain powers. Learn more in today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5211, The Reason for a Representative Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 8 1:15

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While the founders were supportive of democracy as a concept, they had their reservations about certain types. Learn more in this episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5210, James Madison and the Republic: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 7 1:15

10d ago1:15

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What did James Madison think about the term andquot;republicandquot; and why is this significant for the foundation of the United States? Find out more in today'ss episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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473 - Writing Requirements (w/Cesar Lopez) 4:01

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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#638 Customer Service and Creating Disney Magic with Lee Cockerell 56:13

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Lee Cockerell is a retired Executive Vice President of Operations for Walt Disney World Resort and has consulted local governments and companies all over the world. He joined the podcast to discuss leadership, customer service, and creating Disney magic. He shared his definition of customer service, the importance of clear expectations, and how to …

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5209, The Mixed Constitution: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 6 1:15

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From where did the American Founders learn about the idea of a ???mixed constitution???? Listen to today???s episode to learn about its Greek and Roman origins and more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5208, Why Aristotle Wasn't a Fan of Direct Democracy: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 5 1:15

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Aristotle identified democracy as a corrupt form of government by the many poor. By andquot;democracy,andquot; Aristotle meant direct democracy, where people make public policy directly. This is different from the type of government we call democracy today, in which, for the most part, we elect representatives to make public policy for us. Listen t…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5207, Aristotle's Right and Corrupt Forms of Government: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 4 1:15

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Aristotle distinguished between what he called the andquot;right formandquot; and the andquot;corrupt formandquot; of government. Listen to today's episode to understand the difference! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5206, Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Functions: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 3 1:15

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Aristotle observed that every state, or country, must perform three functions: legislative, executive, and judicial. The American Founders were well acquainted with these functions, and formed the three branch system around them. Listen to today???s episode to learn more! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5205, Thomas Hobbes and John Locke: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 2 1:15

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The American Founders learned a great deal from natural rights philosophers, such as Thomas Hobbes and John Locke. Natural rights philosophy taught that people have natural rights that others must respect. Learn more in today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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472 - Ethos, Logos, Pathos (From Industry Side) 4:04

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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#637 Back to City Hall with Kristen Dorman, Warrensburg, MO 39:10

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Kristen Dorman, Assistant City Manager for the City of Warrensburg, Missouri, joined the podcast to discuss her new position and family ties to local government. She shared her transition from remote to in-person work and from working for the Alliance for Innovation to returning to City Hall. She also discussed her ties to local government with bot…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5204, History Lessons and the Constitution: Ideas that Informed the American Founders, Part 1 1:15

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The American Founders learned lessons from ancient history when creating their state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution. They learned from Greek and Roman history that although democracies may appear to begin well, they tend to end in tyranny when the poor attack the rich. Center for Civic Education…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5203, Lessons from Classical Philosophy: Back-to-School Basics, Part 12 1:15

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The American Founders studied ancient Greek and Roman philosophers to learn about how to create the best form of government. Classical political philosophers taught that human beings are, by nature, social creatures. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5202, Self-government in Virginia: Back-to-School Basics, Part 11 1:15

23d ago1:15

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In the more than 150 years of European settlement of the British North American colonies, by 1776 Americans had developed many different ways of organizing local governments. Today's episode will cover self-government in the colonies, especially the House of Burgesses in Virginia. Listen now! Center for Civic Education…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5200, Who Influenced the American Founders? Back-to-School Basics, Part 9 1:15

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America's Founders learned about government from their experiences in self-government as subjects of the British Empire. They also learned about government by reading history and philosophy, particularly that of ancient Greece and Rome and the works of sixteenth and seventeenth-century philosophers. Center for Civic Education…

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471 - What is a IGCE? 3:42

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All Episodes are inside Skyway Central© Click here to access your Contracting Officer Podcast 2.0 License and start listening today!By Kevin Jans, Paul Schauer, Contracting Officer, government Contracting, proposal management, proposal writing, targeting, contract administration, contract management, subcontracting

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#636 Being Real and Authentic with Quinn Cole, Topeka, KS 34:54

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Quinn Cole, Management Analyst - Economic Development for the City of Topeka, Kansas joined the podcast to share the importance of being real and authentic. He shared her work on the Topeka Land Bank, dealing with negativity at City Hall, being named the Number Two Top Influencer in Local Government for 2024, and why she wears pink everyday. Host: …

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5199, Trades and Land Speculation in the American Colonies: Back-to-School Basics, Part 8 1:15

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While most Americans during the colonial period were farmers, others followed various trades, working as brickmakers, carpenters, printers, sailors, shoemakers, and even wigmakers, among other professions. Listen to today???s podcast to learn more about these colonial careers! Center for Civic Education…

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5198, Agriculture in Colonial America: Back-to-School Basics, Part 7 1:15

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Most Americans during the colonial period lived in small villages or on farms. The size of farms varied widely, from small plots of land in New England to immense plantations in the South with thousands of acres. Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5197, The Diversity of the American Colonies: Back-to-School Basics, Part 6 1:15

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The American colonists came from a variety of countries and for various economic, religious, and social reasons. Learn more about the diverse group that came to settle in the colonies with today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5196, Native Americans and Colonial America: Back-to-School Basics, Part 5 1:15

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The American colonists were not the first people on the North American continent. Native Americans had lived on the continent for at least 24,000 years. Listen to today's episode to learn a little more about Native Americans during colonial times! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5195, Opportunities in the Early American Colonies: Back-to-School Basics, Part 4 1:15

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Many new arrivals viewed colonial America in the 1770s as a land of opportunity. Learn why in today's episode! Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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#635 Sustainability and Community Climate Action with Amy Eckberg, Orange County, NC 51:00

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Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Programs Manager for Orange County, North Carolina joined the podcast to discuss climate action and sustainability. She talked about the background and elements of the County's Climate Action Plan and highlighted the Community Climate Action Grant Program which funds local sustainability projects. She also discussed pilo…

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470 - What are Data Rights? (w/Steve Lucianetti) 4:04

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60-Second Civics: Episode 5194, Portraits of Some American Founders: Back-to-School Basics, Part 3 1:15

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Who were the American Founders? Center for Civic EducationBy Center for Civic Education

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469 - What are Key Personnel? 2:33

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