yt:channel:C416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw C416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2008-10-07T03:06:21+00:00 yt:video:es6rnvEqfcc es6rnvEqfcc UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-12-16T14:01:10+00:00 2026-02-16T02:02:55+00:00 The Common Thread with Andrew Ginther, Mayor of Columbus, Ohio In the final episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Andrew Ginther, Mayor of Columbus, Ohio and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year. Mayor Ginther shares how a deep-rooted commitment to service, regional collaboration, and intentional growth has helped transform one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities. yt:video:iQbNd-3Ifeg iQbNd-3Ifeg UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-12-09T14:01:15+00:00 2026-03-28T08:51:44+00:00 The Common Thread with Michael G. Adams, Kentucky Secretary of State In this week’s episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Michael G. Adams, Kentucky Secretary of State and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year. Adams reflects on his unexpected path into election law and discusses how bipartisan collaboration, modernization, and a customer-service mindset helped reshape Kentucky’s election system. yt:video:O5iAoxhD-Tw O5iAoxhD-Tw UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-12-02T14:00:41+00:00 2026-04-01T17:29:52+00:00 The Common Thread with Felecia Alston Green, retired Deputy CIO of DeKalb County In this week’s episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Felecia Alston Green, retired Deputy CIO of DeKalb County and a 2025 Governing Public Official of the Year. Felecia reflects on her extensive career in public service, sharing how persistence, innovation, and a commitment to modernizing government systems helped transform DeKalb County. From navigating culture shock to championing cloud modernization despite years of budget hurdles, she offers candid insights on resilience, leadership, and the power of keeping the end goal in sight. yt:video:0_LbGdnWYmo 0_LbGdnWYmo UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-11-25T14:00:03+00:00 2025-12-25T15:04:58+00:00 The Common Thread with William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General In the second episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and one of Governing’s 2025 Public Officials of the Year. William shares how growing up working in his parents’ Chinese restaurant shaped his lifelong commitment to fighting for working families, why bipartisan problem-solving is essential to holding the country together, and how he helped lead landmark national settlements in the opioid crisis. He reflects on the human stories that fuel his work, the responsibility of public officials to strengthen civic trust, and the power of relationships to shape the future of government. yt:video:a-BD44HN_UM a-BD44HN_UM UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-11-19T14:00:01+00:00 2026-02-10T23:59:09+00:00 The Common Thread with Ted Ross, Los Angeles Chief Information Officer In the premiere episode of The Common Thread, Governing CEO Cathilea Robinett sits down with Ted Ross, Los Angeles Chief Information Officer and one of Governing's 2025 Public Officials of the Year. Ross shares how he rose from accountant to CIO, why 9/11 changed his career path, and how he leads modernization across one of the nation’s largest cities. Stay tuned throughout the series as we highlight public leaders who are reshaping government for the better. yt:video:yqAsPFpwEtE yqAsPFpwEtE UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-02-24T18:42:57+00:00 2025-06-06T10:05:22+00:00 The Governing Fast5 The Emerging Urban Middle Class and the Democratic Debacle. The week's stories of people making government work all wrapped up in a tidy 90-second package. #DOT #criminaljustice #ruralpublichealth #transparency yt:video:v_fm10N7ZoI v_fm10N7ZoI UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-01-27T23:19:00+00:00 2025-06-06T19:54:42+00:00 The Governing Fast5: What Trumps Infrastructure Announcement Means for States, and more. Visit http://www.governing.com for politics, policy and management for state and local government leaders. #InfrastructureProjects #AIInvestment #LoneWolfAttacks #PublicSafety #PolicyChallenges #GovernmentNews yt:video:G9AxwDnkXiM G9AxwDnkXiM UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2025-01-14T20:41:06+00:00 2025-06-07T05:18:17+00:00 The Governing Fast5: North Carolina Supreme Court Threatens to Steal an Election, and more. The week's stories of people making government work all wrapped up in a tidy 90-second package. Visit http://www.governing.com for politics, policy and management for state and local government leaders. #GovernmentTech #NorthCarolinaSupremeCourt #FoodInsecurity #MinneapolisPoliceReform #Wildfires #ClimateChange #GhostCars #NYCMTA #ChicagoGroceryStores #VoterRights yt:video:kT5i1IKxCuY kT5i1IKxCuY UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2024-12-19T22:53:47+00:00 2025-11-01T03:59:43+00:00 Running Cities Better As America's cities grapple with post-pandemic challenges like rising crime, economic uncertainty, and strained public services, urban leaders are rethinking how to govern, collaborate, and rebuild. Governing's Winter Issue explores these dynamics, highlighting how mayors, philanthropies, and city planners are reshaping the urban landscape through redevelopment projects, innovative partnerships, and efforts to reclaim public spaces —while confronting persistent policy hurdles like AI regulation and social media's societal impact. Governing* Editor Alan Greenblatt (https://www.governing.com/authors/alan-greenblatt.html) and Senior Writer Jared Brey (https://www.governing.com/authors/jared-brey/) join the podcast to discuss their reporting on the future of American cities. Show Notes Here are the top-five takeaways from this episode: 1. Urban Governance Under Scrutiny Major U.S. cities, predominantly led by Democratic mayors, face governance challenges heightened by pandemic-driven issues like remote work, crime, and homelessness. Alan Greenblatt highlights how these crises have tested mayors' abilities and strained city resources, fueling public dissatisfaction and political consequences. 2. Reclaiming the Built Environment Jared Brey's reporting on New Haven, Conn., illustrates efforts to reverse the damage caused by mid-20th century urban renewal projects. Mayor Justin Elicker's administration focuses on making highways and surrounding areas safer and more accessible, aiming to reshape urban spaces for residents' well-being and community engagement. 3. Foundations as City Builders Greenblatt's piece on Pittsburgh reveals how philanthropic foundations are transforming from passive donors into active investors. By funding large-scale urban redevelopment projects like tech-driven manufacturing hubs, foundations play roles once reserved for municipal governments, reshaping economic futures. 4. Mayors as Conveners and Collaborators While mayors have limited direct authority in complex urban ecosystems, they serve as critical connectors. By rallying business, university, and philanthropic leaders, mayors can drive urban development, leveraging their positions to coordinate diverse stakeholders for city-wide improvements. 5. Emerging Policy Challenges Looking ahead, Governing's "Issues to Watch" package explores pressing topics, including city budget constraints, crime, and new tech governance challenges like regulating AI and social media use. These evolving issues underscore the complexity of urban policymaking in the coming year. The magazine features mentioned in this episode will post on governing.com on January 3, 2025. Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3. *Governing and Government Technology are divisions of e.Republic LLC. yt:video:MTAiGQKVWTY MTAiGQKVWTY UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2024-12-13T01:04:34+00:00 2025-11-01T03:59:41+00:00 The Year in Review In 2024, state and local governments navigated a rapidly evolving technology landscape that placed artificial intelligence, cybersecurity resilience, digital equity, accessibility and user experience at the top of their agendas. These pressing issues fueled a surge in AI-focused legislation, prompted tighter security measures following high-profile disruptions, advanced broadband initiatives and inclusive design mandates, and inspired ever more user-centric digital services. Government Technology staff writers Julia Edinger (https://www.govtech.com/authors/julia-edinger.html) and Ashley Silver (https://www.govtech.com/ashley-silver) and Governing Senior Staff Writer Jule Pattison-Gordon (https://www.govtech.com/jule-pattison-gordon) join the podcast to talk through the magazine's year-in-review issue. SHOW NOTES Here are the top five takeaways from this episode: 1. AI's Growing Role and Regulation: State and local governments moved quickly to embrace artificial intelligence in 2024, going beyond pilot projects into everyday operations. Lawmakers introduced hundreds of AI-related bills, and agencies formed task forces, appointed executive-level AI leaders and joined coalitions to develop policies and governance. Yet, most jurisdictions still lack fully mature frameworks, leaving them to catch up as employees and constituents turn to AI tools. 2. Cybersecurity Threats and Responses: Cyber incidents underscored the critical need for stronger security measures. From faulty software updates at cybersecurity vendors to attacks on infrastructure players like health-care clearinghouses, governments grappled with complex challenges. The state and local cybersecurity grant program spurred greater adoption of .gov domains and fostered closer ties among jurisdictions, though concerns remain about long-term funding and political will. 3. Digital Equity and Broadband Expansion: With robust federal funding, states crafted digital equity plans, securing grants and advancing broadband projects to close connectivity gaps. The Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program fueled progress, and states focused on making websites, services and tools more accessible, aiming for inclusivity to meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards and serve diverse populations. 4. Accessibility and Inclusion: Government leaders turned their attention to ensuring digital content meets accessibility guidelines. States appointed chief accessibility officers, implemented training and adopted assistive technologies. The moves aim to serve people with disabilities more effectively while also providing intuitive interfaces that benefit all users. 5. Evolving Government Experience: Agencies increasingly put user experience at the forefront. AI chatbots, streamlined permitting systems and mobile-friendly platforms saved constituents time and reshaped public interaction with government. While high-tech solutions often prevailed, officials balanced convenience with oversight, data governance and a renewed focus on inclusivity and trust in digital services. Related Link to stories referenced in the episode: Year in Review 2024: AI Impacts All Areas of Gov Tech (https://www.govtech.com/artificial-intelligence/year-in-review-2024-ai-impacts-all-areas-of-gov-tech) Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3. yt:video:DMkASyetKd4 DMkASyetKd4 UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2024-12-12T01:18:34+00:00 2025-06-07T06:18:49+00:00 The Governing Fast5: Changing Roles in 2025 in State and Local Government The week's stories of people making government work all wrapped up in a tidy 90-second package – #Trump47 #Education #Finance #Regulation #Climate #Upzoning #Philanthropy yt:video:fqePv2-xzNA fqePv2-xzNA UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2024-12-05T19:18:29+00:00 2025-11-01T03:59:40+00:00 Practical Cyber Advice for 2025 In this episode of The Future in Context, host Ashley Silver speaks with Cody Tyler, managing director at EXOS CYBER, about the critical cybersecurity challenges facing state and local governments. The discussion explores why government agencies are frequent targets for cyber criminals, the dual role of artificial intelligence in security, and the importance of workforce training to combat these evolving threats. SHOW NOTES Here are the top five takeaways from this episode: 1. Government agencies are prime targets for cyber criminals. Government agencies, Tyler explains, face increased cyber threats because of their critical role in maintaining essential services such as power and water, their access to sensitive data, and their reliance on outdated systems. These factors make them susceptible to ransomware, phishing and data theft, with artificial intelligence enabling more sophisticated attacks. 2. Multifactor authentication and user awareness training are essential. The conversation emphasizes that multifactor authentication can prevent most phishing attacks when paired with regular employee awareness training, including simulated phishing exercises. 3. Collaboration with cybersecurity firms is vital. Tyler reveals how partnerships between government agencies and cybersecurity firms strengthen defenses against evolving threats. These collaborations provide specialized expertise to assess vulnerabilities, implement safeguards such as multifactor authentication, and develop recovery plans to minimize damage. 4. Emerging technologies like AI offer opportunities and risks. While advanced AI can enhance cybersecurity by analyzing data and detecting threats, it also introduces new challenges, such as fully automated attacks and sophisticated phishing schemes. Tyler stresss the need for proactive and adaptive strategies to address these vulnerabilities. 5. Workforce training is key to overcoming cybersecurity challenges. Tyler underscores the importance of regular training and "defense in depth" strategies to address workforce gaps in cybersecurity. Initiatives such as workshops and phishing simulations, and layered security measures help employees adapt to emerging threats, particularly staff less familiar with modern technology. Listen to this episode on the player below or subscribe for free on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2rXVVeS-QxDX9Ny4mipTu8JxmkcDCA4J) or the podcast app of your choice — Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-in-context/id1547149248) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1yXdSIyGY3SSi0fdwYc1aW) , Audacy (https://www.audacy.com/podcast/the-future-in-context-1b619) and Audible (https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Future-in-Context-Podcast/B08K58NT9G?qid=1613075263&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=N76KM6N5GBQVKQFG22KW) . Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3. yt:video:Vgs0TZPFWlo Vgs0TZPFWlo UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2024-11-26T23:58:07+00:00 2025-06-12T02:13:00+00:00 The Governing Fast 5: The Urban Middle-class Rocked the Vote, and more The week's stories of people making government work all wrapped up in a tidy 90-second package – #elections #transportation #funding #ruralpublicfunding #AIcriminaljustice yt:video:jf_TJw5cd_A jf_TJw5cd_A UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2024-11-21T23:36:27+00:00 2025-11-01T03:59:39+00:00 Sidewalks as Vital Step(s) in Public Transit There are new questions about the future of U.S. transportation funding after the election. Experts are eyeing a shift in priorities, with local transit measures seeing success in unexpected places and tensions rising over partisan divides. While federal investments in infrastructure have sparked broad support, the future of transportation policy — at both the federal and local levels — remains uncertain, influenced by everything from climate goals to regional politics. Senior Staff Writers Jared Brey (https://www.governing.com/authors/jared-brey) (Governing*) and Skip Descant (https://www.govtech.com/authors/skip-descant.html) (Government Technology*) join the podcast for a special post-election episode of Your Mileage May Vary to discuss the prospects for transit during a time of political transition. SHOW NOTES Here are the top-five takeaways from this episode: 1. Partisan Dynamics in Transit Policy: Transportation infrastructure shows mixed partisanship: Transit funding often aligns with urban, Democrat-led areas, while Republicans favor car-oriented infrastructure in rural and suburban districts. Local-level ballot measures, such as Nashville's recent success funding multimodal transit, illustrate this divide. 2. Shift Toward Basics and Multimodal Solutions: Cities like Nashville and Seattle are prioritizing foundational infrastructure — such as sidewalks, busways and safer intersections — over costly, flashy projects like light rail. This approach aims to create transit systems that meet immediate needs and build public trust. 3. Federal Investment and Uncertainty: The Biden administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law spurred transportation investments popular across party lines. However, the incoming Trump administration raises questions about priorities, particularly in electric vehicle policies and emissions standards. 4. Challenges in Transit Expansion: Efforts to expand transit into suburbs face repeated setbacks, as seen in Atlanta's MARTA system and San Francisco's ride-share tax failure. These examples highlight public resistance to funding transit despite growing urban-suburban connectivity needs. 5. Future Issues to Watch: Key upcoming debates include reauthorization of the Highway Trust Fund in 2026, the ongoing decline of public transit ridership and funding, and the widening policy gaps between states pursuing climate-focused transportation initiatives and those resisting federal influence. Related Link to stories referenced in the episode: • What the 2024 Election Could Mean for Transportation Policy (https://www.governing.com/transportation/what-the-2024-election-could-mean-for-transportation-policy) • Calif. Strengthens Emissions, Clean Transportation Standards (https://www.govtech.com/transportation/calif-strengthens-emissions-clean-transportation-standards) Our editors used ChatGPT 4.0 to summarize the episode in bullet form to help create the show notes. The main image for this story was created using DALL-E 3. *Governing and Government Technology are divisions of e.Republic LLC. yt:video:_BpCxvNrQIg _BpCxvNrQIg UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw Governing https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC416ff98feAAkAmieb23qw 2024-11-19T01:57:31+00:00 2025-06-10T03:03:59+00:00 The Governing Fast 5: Vermont’s New Governor, Black Mayors and NC STEM The week's stories of people making government work all wrapped up in a tidy 90-second package – #Vermont #PhilScott #BlackMayors #TransportationFunding #NorthCarolinaSTEM