Best Michael Ford Feeney Podcasts (2024)

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Michael Ford on the Pracademic, Regional Schools, and MPAC 33:44

2y ago33:44

33:44

Josie talks with Dr. Michael Ford from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. In this episode, Dr. Ford talks about his path to academia and his experience as a locally elected leader. He also talks about the Midwest Public Affairs Conference, the opportunities of teaching and researching at a regional school, and the value of applied research.Subscr…

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Mary Guy and Brian Williams on the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration 47:05

2+ y ago47:05

47:05

Bruce talks with Drs. Mary Guy from the University of Colorado Denver and Brian Williams from the University of Virginia. Drs. Guy and Williams currently serve as the editors-in-chief of the Journal of Social Equity and Public Administration (JSEPA). In this episode, they will talk about the establishment of the journal, its position within the fie…

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NVB10.8 Bonus Episode: Senjutsu Album Discussion w/ Paul (Part 3 of 3) 38:07

3y ago38:07

38:07

On September 6, 2021, Labor Day here in the States, just a few days after the long-awaited release of Iron Maiden's 17th studio album, Senjutsu, my great friend Paul Lembo and I met to do a deep dive on our thoughts on the album. We set up a mic, hit record, and had an absolute blast engaging in a favorite activity - talking all things Maiden. Two …

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NVB10.7 Bonus Episode: Senjutsu Album Discussion w/ Paul (Part 2 of 3) 41:52

3y ago41:52

41:52

On September 6, 2021, Labor Day here in the States, just a few days after the long-awaited release of Iron Maiden's 17th studio album, Senjutsu, my great friend Paul Lembo and I met to do a deep dive on our thoughts on the album. We set up a mic, hit record, and had an absolute blast engaging in a favorite activity - talking all things Maiden. Two …

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NVB10.6 Bonus Episode: Senjutsu Album Discussion w/ Paul (Part 1 of 3) 42:45

3y ago42:45

42:45

On September 6, 2021, Labor Day here in the States, just a few days after the long-awaited release of Iron Maiden's 17th studio album, Senjutsu, my great friend Paul Lembo and I met to do a deep dive on our thoughts on the album. We set up a mic, hit record, and had an absolute blast engaging in a favorite activity - talking all things Maiden. Two …

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NVB10.5 Bonus Episode: Basher Birthday Special - Maiden Roulette 14:25

3y ago14:25

14:25

In honor of my late friend John’s birthday, I share possibly the dorkiest story of our teenage years. How dorky? A CD changer is the main player (heh heh) in this story... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB10 Discussing IRN10 - The First Ten Years Part X – The Clairvoyant (Live) & Infinite Dreams (Live) | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 22:54

3y ago22:54

22:54

Episode 10 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN10 The First Ten Years Part X, The Clairvoyant (Live) & Infinite Dreams (Live)... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB09.5 Bonus Episode: Collecting the First Ten Years / Record Shows 27:49

3y ago27:49

27:49

Bonus episode which goes into excessive detail about record shows and collecting the First Ten Years series... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB09 Discussing IRN09 - The First Ten Years Part IX – Can I Play With Madness & The Evil That Men Do | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 20:08

3y ago20:08

20:08

Episode 9 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN09 The First Ten Years Part IX, Can I Play With Madness & The Evil That Men Do... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB08.5 Bonus: John, a DJ, and Iron Maiden walk into a dance... 10:21

3y ago10:21

10:21

Bonus episode, in which our heroes learn to be careful what they wish for, and that there’s popular and then there’s high school dance popular... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB08 Discussing IRN08 - The First Ten Years Part VIII – Wasted Years & Stranger in a Strange Land | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 33:44

3y ago33:44

33:44

Episode 8 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN08 The First Ten Years Part VIII, Wasted Years & Stranger in a Strange Land... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB07.5 Bonus Episode: Live After Death 11:19

3y ago11:19

11:19

Bonus episode, in which I get carried away talking about the "extra" 4th side to the greatest live album of all time, and just how many copies of Live After Death one person needs...--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB07 Discussing IRN07 - The First Ten Years Part VII – Running Free (Live) & Run to the Hills (Live) | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 17:56

3y ago17:56

17:56

Episode 7 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten YearsA review and discussion of IRN07 The First Ten Years Part VII, Running Free (live) & Run to the Hills (live)...--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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Kendra Stewart on Choosing What's Right for You, Communication in Government, and the Future of PA 1:00:13

3y ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Bruce talks with Dr. Kendra Stewart from the College of Charleston. Dr. Stewart discusses her experience of finding public administration and succeeding in graduate school and on the tenure track. She also discusses the role that communication plays in effective public administration, the importance of the politics-administration dichotomy, and the…

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Mary Feeney on Falling into Public Administration 1:04:13

3+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Join Josie for a conversation with Dr. Mary Feeney, editor-in-chief of the Journal of Public Administration Research and Theory and professor from Arizona State University. Dr. Feeney talks about her experience of finding academia and the belief that a degree is the way to a better life. She also talks about her experiences in undergraduate and gra…

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Sarah Young and Kimberly Wiley on Faculty Sexual Misconduct 1:01:43

3+ y ago1:01:43

1:01:43

Bruce talks with Drs. Sarah Young from the University of North Georgia and Kimberly Wiley from the University of Florida. Drs. Young and Wiley discuss the problem of faculty sexual assault in academia and the field of public administration. They also discuss how we can take steps to address the problem and move forward as a community. References fr…

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Ana-Maria Dimand and Juniper Katz on Surviving the PhD and the Job Market and Succeeding as Early Career Faculty 51:01

3+ y ago51:01

51:01

On this episode, Josie talks with Drs. Ana-Maria Dimand from Boise State University and Juniper Katz from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Drs. Dimand and Katz discuss their experience as early career faculty in the field of public administration. They also discuss the experience of surviving the PhD process and succeeding on the job market…

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NVB06.5 Bonus Episode: King of Twilight and a Battle of Odds & Evens 23:00

3+ y ago23:00

23:00

Bonus episode, in which I tell a personal story about my friend and how we decided where Iron Maiden's cover of "King of Twilight" and Public Enemy's "Brothers Gonna Work it Out" should fall in our pre-show walk-on music... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message…

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NVB06 Discussing IRN06 - The First Ten Years Part VI – 2 Minutes to Midnight & Aces High | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 25:06

3+ y ago25:06

25:06

Episode 6 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN06 The First Ten Years Part VI, 2 Minutes to Midnight & Aces High... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB05 Discussing IRN05 - The First Ten Years Part V – Flight of Icarus & The Trooper | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 16:40

3+ y ago16:40

16:40

Episode 5 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN05 The First Ten Years Part V, Flight of Icarus & The Trooper... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB04 Discussing IRN04 - The First Ten Years Part IV: Run to the Hills & The Number of the Beast | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 20:21

3+ y ago20:21

20:21

Episode 4 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN04 The First Ten Years Part IV, Run to the Hills & The Number of the Beast, Mike spots a printing error, and Mace lends a joke... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message…

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NVB03 Discussing IRN03 - The First Ten Years Part III: Purgatory & Maiden Japan | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 22:54

3+ y ago22:54

22:54

Episode 3 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN03 The First Ten Years Part III, Purgatory & Maiden Japan, praise for Paul Di’Anno, and maybe I tip my hand on my view of Killers... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message…

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NVB02 Discussing IRN02 - The First Ten Years Part II: Women In Uniform & Twilight Zone | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 13:55

3+ y ago13:55

13:55

Episode 2 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN02 The First Ten Years Part II, Women In Uniform & Twilight Zone... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB01.5 Bonus Episode: Sanctuary & Non-Album Singles 11:47

3+ y ago11:47

11:47

I gave Episode 1 a haircut and moved my discussion of Sanctuary's "now you see it now you don't" placement on the debut album to this bonus episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nowverybad/message

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NVB01 Discussing IRN01 - The First Ten Years Part I: Running Free & Sanctuary | Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years Podcast 37:24

3+ y ago37:24

37:24

Episode 1 of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years A review and discussion of IRN01 The First Ten Years Part I, Running Free & Sanctuary, plus my unsuccessful attempt to not get TOO detailed about the songwriting credits for Sanctuary and why it isn't on the UK album... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show…

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NVB00.5 Introduction / Preview Episode (Slight Return) - Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years 4:47

3+ y ago4:47

4:47

Welcome back! Glad to have you join us for the 31st anniversary of the First Ten Years as we celebrate the 41st anniversary of the self-titled debut album from Iron Maiden. Yeah, this show was just one more thing that got postponed this past year, but we're getting ready to go now! Here's a quick updated preview episode of Now Very Beast - Iron Mai…

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John Diamond and Jeremy Hall on the Review Process and the Challenge it Poses for Publishing 1:07:43

4y ago1:07:43

1:07:43

Bruce talks with Dr. John Diamond from Edge Hill University and co-editor-in-chief of Teaching Public Administration and Jeremy Hall from University of Central Florida and co-editor-in-chief of Public Administration Review. Drs. Diamond and Hall discuss the review process of academic journal and the challenges that academic publishing is experienci…

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Daniel Smith and Domonic Bearfield on Recruiting and Supporting Diverse Students into Public Administration 52:45

4y ago52:45

52:45

On this episode, Bruce talks with Drs. Daniel Smith from the University of Delaware and Domonic Bearfield from Rutgers University. Drs. Bearfield and and Smith discuss their experience in the field of public administration and the academy. They also discuss issues of diversity within the field and how we can be more proactive at recruiting and welc…

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Jeremy Hall on Publishing, Networking, and PAR 1:06:38

4+ y ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Dr. Jeremy Hall discusses his role as co-editor of Public Administration Review, the mechanics of managing a journal, and what editors wish we knew.By Bruce McDonald, Josie Schafer, and William Hatcher

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David Swindell on Engaged Research, Community Impact, and Choosing Your Trajectory 49:00

4+ y ago49:00

49:00

Bruce talks with Dr. David Swindell from Arizona State University. Dr. Swindell discusses the connection of public administration to applied research within the community and the incentive structure within higher education to not engage in the work. He also discusses the challenge to overcome that incentive structure, why the structure should be re…

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Will Hatcher and Bruce McDonald on "The Public Affairs Faculty Manual" 33:52

4+ y ago33:52

33:52

On this episode,join our special guest host Staci Zavattaro from the University of Central Florida as she interviews Will and Bruce about their new book, The Public Affairs Faculty Manual. References from the Episode: William Hatcher, Wesley L. Meares, and Victoria Gordeon. (2017). The Capacity and Constraints of Small MPA Programs: A Survey of Pro…

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Donald Moynihan and Pamela Herd on Collaborations, Work-Life Balance, and Portfolios of Research 57:53

4+ y ago57:53

57:53

On this episode, join Bruce for an interview with Drs. Pamela Herd and Donald Moynihan from Georgetown University. Drs. Herd and Moynihan talk about their experience working together and finding collaborations for research. They also discuss the the importance of a research agenda that is both exploitative and exploratory in nature, as well as the …

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Alasdair Roberts on Intellectual History, Temporal Horizons, and Writing Books 56:38

4+ y ago56:38

56:38

Join Josie and Bruce for a conversation with Dr. Alasdair Roberts from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Roberts discusses the importance of taking a historical perspective for the field of public administration and how we can do a better job incorporating that perspective into our research. He also discusses the value of studying law fo…

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NVB00 Introduction / Preview Episode - Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years 27:53

4+ y ago27:53

27:53

Welcome to Episode Zero, or the preview episode of Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years. This opening episode goes over the plan to update the 30 year old Iron Maiden project "The First Ten Years", the reasons for doing so, why an obscure record release is so important to this guy, and how this show is going to be an unashamedly persona…

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Charles Goodsell on Imposter Syndrome, Sheer Luck, and Your First Academic Job 48:44

4+ y ago48:44

48:44

On this episode, Bruce talks with Dr. Charles Goodsell from Virginia Tech University. Dr. Goodsell discusses his experience into the academic work, including his struggle with imposter syndrome in graduate school, his challenges on the academic job market, and how he found public administration when assigned to teach it as a new class. He also disc…

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2021 Trailer: Now Very Beast - Iron Maiden: The Next Ten Years 1:00

4+ y ago1:00

1:00

Re-recorded trailer for 2021 launch. In the beginning of 1990, Iron Maiden started an interesting project, re-releasing all the singles from their first 10 years with EMI Records. Each week they released a record containing two reissued singles with their respective b-sides, plus a new commentary track. At the end of the 10th week, you’d be able to…

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Norma Riccucci on Social Equity, Finding PA, and Being Open to Methods 52:10

4+ y ago52:10

52:10

On this episode, join Bruce for an interview with Dr. Norma Riccucci from Rutgers University. Dr. Riccucci talks about her experience finding public administration as an undergraduate and the need to pursue social equity within the academy. She also discusses the importance of understanding where practitioners are coming from, the significant role …

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James Svara on Ethics, Planning for the Future, and Engaged Research 44:33

4+ y ago44:33

44:33

On this episode, Bruce talks with Dr. James Svara from the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Dr. Svara discusses his stumble into public administration and the importance of planning your future career. He also discusses engaged research and connecting with the community of practice in choosing research questions and collecting data and t…

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The Host Hang 28:01

4+ y ago28:01

28:01

Bruce, Josie, and Will are back for a new year, new season of Academics of PA. In the first episode of the new year, the trio of hosts reflect back on 2019, talk about the highlights of the year, the experience of hosting a podcast, and all that jazz. Subscribe to Academics of PA today! New episodes drop every other Thursday.Follow the podcast on F…

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Irene Rubin on Being a Woman in Academia, Managing a Research Agenda, and Finding PA 49:27

5y ago49:27

49:27

On this episode, join Josie for an interview with Dr. Irene Rubin from Northern Illinois University. Dr. Rubin talks about her experience as a woman in academia and the pressure to exceed others that was placed upon her, as well as her approach to working on a research agenda and finding meaningful questions and research. She also discusses her jou…

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Graham Allison on Community Scholarship, Conceptual Lenses, and Adding Something New 49:35

5y ago49:35

49:35

Join Bruce and Josie for an interview with Dr. Graham Allison from Harvard University. Dr. Allison talks about balancing his experience as an academic and as an assistant secretary of defense in the Clinton administration. He also talks about the challenge of working in practice compared to these and the need to add to the sum of knowledge rather.R…

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Hannah Lebovits and Donta Council on The PhD Experience 50:43

5y ago50:43

50:43

On this episode, join Josie and Will for a conversation with Hannah Lebovits from Cleveland State University and Donta Council from Old Dominion University and American University. Hannah and Donta will talk about their experience as Ph.D. students in public administration, their efforts to engage the field, and the needs that Ph.D. students in tod…

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Jamie Levine Daniel on Talking About Antisemitism 39:46

5y ago39:46

39:46

On this episode, join Bruce and Josie for a live interview from the Midwest Public Affairs Conference with Dr. Jamie Levin Daniel from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. Dr. Daniel talks about the importance of incorporating discussions about religion, faith, and tolerance into the MPA classroom and the road map that she and Drs. Fy…

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Karl Rethemeyer on the Job Market (Live from MPAC) 1:05:19

5y ago1:05:19

1:05:19

On this episode, join Bruce and Josie for a live interview from the Midwest Public Affairs Conference with Dr. Karl Rethemeyer from SUNY University at Albany. Dr. Rethemeyer talks about the academic job market in public administration and provides guidance on how to approach and succeed at finding an academic placement.References from the Show:Karl…

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Hal Rainey on Staying Power, Making a Contribution, and Leadership 51:08

5y ago51:08

51:08

On this episode, join Josie and Bruce for an interview with Dr. Hal Rainey from the University of Georgia. Dr. Rainey talks about choosing research questions that have staying power and continuing to make a contribution by answering questions that still need an answer. He also talks about his experiences of working with practitioners and the opport…

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Craig Maher on Political Office, Choosing an Academic Career, and...Cats 56:35

5y ago56:35

56:35

On this episode, join Will and Bruce for an interview with Dr. Craig Maher from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Dr. Maher talks about his experience as a public administration scholar while also serving on a local city council and the practicality of the politics-administration dichotomy for local officials and the challenge that has for public a…

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Carolyn Bourdeaux on Teaching, Public Engagement, and Running for Congress 51:22

5y ago51:22

51:22

On this episode, join Bruce and Josie for an interview with Dr. Carolyn Bourdeaux from Georgia State University. Dr. Bourdeaux talks about her experience teaching and training a new generation of public servants, the importance of engagement with the community, and making research accessible to a non-academic market. She also talks about her experi…

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Ethel Williams on Supporting Your Students, Work-Life Balance, and the Cha-Cha 48:32

5y ago48:32

48:32

On this episode, join Bruce and Josie for an interview with Dr. Ethel Williams from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Dr. Williams talks about the importance of providing support to PhD students, her experience as university administrator, and failing to maintain a work-life balance but still doing something for yourself. She also talks about the s…

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John Mikesell on Taxation, Government Coercion, and Being an Actor 31:41

5+ y ago31:41

31:41

Join Bruce and Josie for an interview with Dr. John Mikesell from Indiana University. Dr. Mikesell talks about the importance of teach skills to MPA students and the dictating of his book, Fiscal Administration. He also talks about the role of thinking about the importance of research questions and the underlying understanding of data that we use t…

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Mary Guy on Knowing Who You Are, Having a Balance, and Showing Dogs 52:27

5+ y ago52:27

52:27

On this episode, join Bruce and Josie for an interview with Dr. Mary Guy from the University of Colorado Denver. Dr. Guy talks about the importance of work experience as a way of understanding the pressures faced in public service and how, in the absence of new ideas, we need to take the ideas that we have and package them for today and tomorrows p…

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