Podcasts about public servants

September 30th, 2026; 4pm: Nicolle Wallace on the Trump DOJ filing a judicial misconduct complaint against Minnesota judges who spoke to the New York Times about ICE earlier this year.For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In 2024, two civic organizations began partnering on a yearly survey to gauge how residents in Portland felt about some important elements that contribute to quality of life in a city. North Star Civic Foundation and the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center asked more than 1,200 Portland adults how effective they feel local government is, whether they feel represented and what services they think should be prioritized.  North Star Civic Foundation Research Director Marina Kaminksy joins us to share results from the latest survey and how they compare to the last two years.

Ethics, religion, and public life affect democratic society in important ways. Walter H. Capps was a professor of religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He died on October 28, 1997, just under a year after being elected to Congress. Capps showed how religious thought and civic engagement can shape public life. This documentary introduces viewers to the life and legacy of Capps, including his view on politics and value of civic life, the impact of the Vietnam War, and the study of religion. His legacy helps explain the importance of informed public dialogue and points toward tolerance, civility, and the common good. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 41702]

Ethics, religion, and public life affect democratic society in important ways. Walter H. Capps was a professor of religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He died on October 28, 1997, just under a year after being elected to Congress. Capps showed how religious thought and civic engagement can shape public life. This documentary introduces viewers to the life and legacy of Capps, including his view on politics and value of civic life, the impact of the Vietnam War, and the study of religion. His legacy helps explain the importance of informed public dialogue and points toward tolerance, civility, and the common good. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 41702]

Ethics, religion, and public life affect democratic society in important ways. Walter H. Capps was a professor of religious studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He died on October 28, 1997, just under a year after being elected to Congress. Capps showed how religious thought and civic engagement can shape public life. This documentary introduces viewers to the life and legacy of Capps, including his view on politics and value of civic life, the impact of the Vietnam War, and the study of religion. His legacy helps explain the importance of informed public dialogue and points toward tolerance, civility, and the common good. Series: "Ethics, Religion and Public Life: Walter H. Capps Center Series" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 41702]

Alex Himelfarb, the top public servant under two prime ministers, speaks with Peter Mazereeuw about the challenges facing Canada, and his new book, Breaking Free of Neoliberalism in Trump Times.  

Marcus and Michael broadcast this edition of the Grumpy Strategists from two secure locations: Marcus kicking back birdwatching from SAA's home bunker in the Brindabellas outside Canberra, and from an undisclosed site in Secret Harbor WA. They apply Hemingway's line about bankruptcy (how does it happen? Slowly, then quickly) to the changes unravelling the world of Australian cricket, the conduct of war, political parties across Australia and the climate (with graphic evidence from the recent Nepal glacier disaster).It's not easy moving from cricketer Marnus Labuschagne to the performance of senior Commonwealth bureaucrats in parliamentary hearings. But the ambitious attempt by the leadership group of Public Servants running Australia's Federal departments and agencies to control what the public see of officials' performances and behaviour in open public hearings is an extraordinary example of overreach.It shows that Australia's most senior bureaucrats have a highly developed - and wholly misjudged - sense for the level of deference they should receive, even from our elected representatives in Parliament. It also shows that our nation's most senior public officials have a tin ear for how their own and their colleagues' obstructive and unimpressive public performances appear to anyone not in the Senior Executive Service of a government department in Canberra.This attempt at censorship of one of the few remaining key places where government policy and officials' expenditure of public money takes place - the Federal Parliament's open inquiries and hearings - builds on the last three decades of increasing government and official secrecy. It's a demonstration of why public distrust in our leaders and our institutions is falling, and why politics is now so volatile.Government ministers and senior officials attempting to control "the narrative" and withhold information that might be controversial or embarrassing is the opposite to what Australians need right now. This type of linguistic misdirection ensures public distrust in the Government decisions and directions will grow. It's the opposite to the open government that makes democracies powerful and successful through time.As an example, the gymnastic contortions Deputy Prime Minister (and still Defence Minister) Richard Marles has been exhibiting around his work to increase the US military's presence and operations out of Australia seems designed to maintain two fictions:1. that Australian has sovereign control of these US activities and would exercise that control in a crisis, and2. that the US presence, although permanent and getting larger, involves no basing of the American military in Australia.It's likely only Mr Marles and his mirror are convinced by these language games. It's certain decision makers in Beijing are more interested in physical facts than in detailed language that pretends a duck is not a duck.

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When Senator Lindsey Graham died, the governor of South Carolina made what I think was an emotional decision by placing his sister Darline in the office until an election could be held. In the recent primary for that office, the Republicans of South Carolina did not choose the experienced candidate. There have been plenty of examples of both political parties choosing...

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When Senator Lindsey Graham died, the governor of South Carolina made what I think was an emotional decision by placing his sister Darline in the office until an election could be held. In the recent primary for that office, the Republicans of South Carolina did not choose the experienced candidate. There have been plenty of examples of both political parties choosing...

The Prime Minister had told striking public servants they should be at work. 10,000 public service workers are set to walk off the job next week. The public service minister has called the strikes politically motivated - a claim the union rejects. While a newly-released letter has revealed the number of agencies that could be cut, the government's kicked that til after the election. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.

What will it take for public servants to be held accountable for their most egregious mistakes? Not even talking the little faffy silly ones. We're talking really, really big mistakes. Never was a group of people more misnamed than public servants. The current generation are not servants of the public, for the most part – many of them appear to have absolute contempt for the public they are supposed to serve. The latest and perhaps the most salutary is the MBIE boss Nick Blakeley. The Privileges Committee has found that Blakeley and former Immigration New Zealand head Alison McDonald deliberately misled, what you and I might call lying, deliberately misled Parliament. And the Privileges Committee said their conduct was an insult to the public service. That is damning. The reason why, in a select committee hearing back in March, Blakeley and McDonald were asked about the progress of an expensive biometric upgrade program, and they failed to disclose that the project had already been cancelled. When the truth was revealed that the people responsible for the failed program had just kept going, just kept taking taxpayers' dollars knowing that the money was going to be wasted, when asked direct questions about it, they lied. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford was quite rightly apoplectic. Blakeley has offered his resignation to Public Service Commissioner Brian Roche, who rejected it on the basis that Blakeley had only been in the role six weeks. Yeah, but he lied, and so did Alison McDonald. And despite Blakeley uttering weasel words on Heather du Plessis Allan's show last night, explaining just how the lie came about, he should have been sacked. NB: The committee found that the incomplete information that we provided amounted to a contempt of Parliament, to deliberately misleading Parliament. That's extremely serious and I'm deeply disappointed that the ministry and myself have fallen well short of expectations. At the time, there were budget and commercial sensitivities that we understood couldn't be discussed in a public forum. We got that wrong, we should have taken a different approach. That's what I said to the Privileges Committee when I gave them evidence. HDPA: So you went to Brian Roche, and you said that you're prepared to quit, and he said don't? NB: I offered my resignation. He came to his judgment. He pointed out one of the factors. HDPA: What was his judgment, Nick? Did he say don't quit? NB: One of the factors that he took into account was that I hadn't long been in the role. That was also noted in the Privileges Committee. HDPA: Who cares? You're the one sitting there fibbing. That's the most important thing. Nick, did he say to you don't quit? NB: He said he thought that would be the wrong response and that he will be holding me account for how I respond and that is what I'm focused on doing now. HDPA: Yeah, well, that's disappointing. I think you should have quit because how are we going to know next time that you're telling the truth or just giving us a Nick special? NB: Look, I have accepted the finding, I've apologised, I'm fronting up and I'm going to be fixing it. We're going to be much better prepared in future for select committees. God, I love my colleague. While I do believe that nothing short of a public flogging in the town square will begin to drive the message home to public servants that they need to be more accountable, more responsible, more careful in how they spend our money, more like the private sector and taking ownership for snafus, until the public floggings begin, a good grilling from Heather du Plessis Allan will do as a good down payment. No wonder she's the broadcaster of the year, second year running. A "Nick Special" may well enter the lexicon as a euphemism for a lie. We think 'Gliding On' and 'Yes Minister' are clever, funny comedies from yesteryear, but public service incompetence, public service lies, public service cover ups, public service treating ministers like children, it's alive and well. And when it involves the wasting of so much taxpayer money, when it involves complete and utter contempt of Parliament, nothing my Minister needs to worry her pretty little head about, I'll deal with this, throwing good money after bad so your own incompetence is not exposed, when you're asked directly about it, you lie, when it involves bringing the good hard working members of the public service into disrepute, there is nothing bloody funny about it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Salaries Review Commission has recommended a cumulative 23% salary increase for senior public servants in grades 19 to 21, as well as members of the political directorate. The recommendations, presented in the House of Assembly on August 11, include a 20.3% retroactive increase covering the period from April 2011 to March 2026, followed by additional increases from 2026 and 2027.

David Seymour is out there fighting for the angry white guy, with this move to stop what he calls “race-based hiring requirements” in the public sector. I know about the angry white guy. Because I almost became one myself. Which I'll tell you about. But what the ACT leader is saying today, is that the decision whether-or-not to give someone a job in the public service should only be based on their skills, their experience and their suitability for the role. He says: “Public service jobs should go to the best person for the job, regardless of race.” Which is going to be music to the ears of people who think they've lost out on a job because they had the wrong colour skin. ACT is also making music for people already working in the public sector who get brassed-off when they turn up to a meeting and nothing happens until there's been a Māori Karakia blessing. David Seymour says government workers shouldn't be expected to take part in spiritual practices just because they work for the government. He says: “Taxpayers should not be required to fund staff time or other resources for employer-initiated spiritual activity, either.” What are we talking about here, though? 15 or 30 seconds for a Karakia? That's about it. Max. If David Seymour's so worried about this all happening on taxpayer time, what about all those government workers who hang around outside sucking on cigarettes and vapes when they should be working? In David Seymour's world, it's OK for workers to do that while they're clocked on. But they can't possibly ‘waste' 15-to-30 seconds doing a Karakia before a meeting. Because, generally, that's how long these take. I know, because I've been in public sector meetings it happens. Which brings me to the story of how I almost became one of the angry white guys that David Seymour is fighting for today. I was working at Oranga Tamariki a few years back when the late Wira Gardiner took over as chief executive. And, as he settled into the job, I could tell that there was change happening. That there were a lot more Māori joining the organisation. Even in non-frontline areas, where I was working. Initially, I started to feel like I was on the outer. Because of the colour of my skin. And, for a while there, I started to resent it a bit. But the more I thought about it and learnt about the organisation needing to get away from being the outfit that had done a very good job of separating families - particularly Māori families - it made sense. It made sense to have people working across the organisation who live and breathe Māori culture. And, once I realised that, I pulled back from the brink of becoming another angry white guy. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anthony Fauci is an American hero. He spent his entire life in public service. He took on impossible challenges — and impossible people. He saved millions of lives around the world. And what does he get for it? A comfortable, well-earned retirement to spend as he pleases with family, friends and colleagues? No, he is consigned to lawyers' conference rooms preparing to defend himself from a deranged man and his cowardly compatriots. What can you say about Rand Paul? He believes what he chooses to believe. It has absolutely nothing to do with science. Every expert has told him that... Article Link

A career in public service is not something many people automatically think about. Kelli Bentley, HR director for a city in Alabama is trying to change that. Listen to how she recruits people to work in her city's water and sewer department. And she's one of 250 Government Champions from the National Academy of Public Service. Brought to you by The Good Government Institute, bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders, and real-world solutions to strengthen how we govern—not by reinventing the system, but by advancing what already works. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: HelloNation Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Context: A Podcast by the Charles F. Kettering Foundation The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

A coalition of 1,200 former Justice Department officials took the unusual step of publicly opposing the nomination of Todd Blanche as Attorney General. Beyond the confirmation debate itself, the episode raises questions about trust, morale and the environment facing career employees. Here with more on what this reveals about today's Justice Department workforce is the executive director and founder of The Justice Connection, Stacey Young.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Trey reflects on the life and legacy of his dear friend, Senator Lindsey Graham. In this special encore episode, Trey revisits a 2020 episode that applauds the life and character of Senator Graham, sharing the unlikely story of his rise from modest beginnings in South Carolina to the halls of the U.S. Senate and revealing the extraordinary man behind the political figure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Dr. Elizabeth Linos, Professor of Public Policy and Management at the Harvard Kennedy School and Faculty Director at The People Lab, joined the podcast to discuss the Public Servant Project an effort to collect and analyze data about the people of government. She talked about the Public Service Pulse a survey for local and state government employees to understand their experience and perspective. She shared how the results will be shared and what kinds of analysis she's hoping to do. She also discussed a recent report on how government workers are viewed by the public, including the differences between different roles. Host: Ben Kittelson

July 8, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet's “No Profiting from Public Service Act.” It bans stock trading and prediction market use by federal officials and their families. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Open Heavens Temple which started on the 30th of January 2011, has become one of the fastest growing satellite branches of the International Central Gospel Church, with the mission of Raising Leaders, Shaping Visions and Influencing our Society through Christ.We are a diverse and vibrant multi – ethnic and multi–cultural congregation of young Professionals, Technocrats, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Public Servants and vibrant youth. It is led by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Eric Xexemeku, a seasoned minister of the gospel with a heartbeat for God's people and a passion for excellence.

It's a special “Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood” episode featuring highlights from the Academy's Celebration of the American Public Servant 250 Gala at the Library of Congress during America's 250th anniversary, including a Future of Public Service panel with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, Inspector General Michael Horowitz, retired Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Joanne Bass, and remarks from Senator Tammy DuckworthSen. Duckworth shares a combat story about a young door gunner, Kurt, using it as a metaphor for public servants who “stand the perimeter” by showing up daily despite limited glamour or pay. Mayor Bowser discusses serving D.C.'s residents and improving the city through neighborhood-level engagement and school recovery outcomes. Chief Bass calls for earlier character and citizenship education, a national effort to improve the narrative of service, and broader support for military recruitment. IG Horowitz describes motivation rooted in immigrant family history, rule of law, prosecuting police corruption, and nonpartisan oversight.01:12 Sen. Duckworth and the "Standing the Perimeter" Message05:41 Panel Begins and Introductions06:02 Mayor Bowser on Why She Serves07:45 Chief Bass on Why She Served09:46 IG Horowitz Why Accountability Matters13:48 Mayor Bowser on Trust and Community Change17:10 Making Service Appeal to Youth20:26 Next 250 Years Takeaways

Open Heavens Temple which started on the 30th of January 2011, has become one of the fastest growing satellite branches of the International Central Gospel Church, with the mission of Raising Leaders, Shaping Visions and Influencing our Society through Christ.We are a diverse and vibrant multi – ethnic and multi–cultural congregation of young Professionals, Technocrats, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Public Servants and vibrant youth. It is led by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Eric Xexemeku, a seasoned minister of the gospel with a heartbeat for God's people and a passion for excellence.

Open Heavens Temple which started on the 30th of January 2011, has become one of the fastest growing satellite branches of the International Central Gospel Church, with the mission of Raising Leaders, Shaping Visions and Influencing our Society through Christ.We are a diverse and vibrant multi – ethnic and multi–cultural congregation of young Professionals, Technocrats, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Public Servants and vibrant youth. It is led by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Eric Xexemeku, a seasoned minister of the gospel with a heartbeat for God's people and a passion for excellence.

This week on bigcitysmalltown, we turn our attention to local leadership and public service in San Antonio. Bob sits down with former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, now the Democratic frontrunner for Bexar County Judge, to discuss his new memoir, The Education of a Texas Public Servant, published by Trinity University Press.The conversation delves into Nirenberg's journey from jazz station manager to public servant, as well as the personal and professional experiences that have shaped his time in office. The episode explores how family, crisis, and San Antonio's unique culture have influenced Nirenberg's approach to leadership—and how those lessons may inform the city's future as he pursues county office.They discuss:The impact of personal loss, family, and upbringing on public serviceSan Antonio's pandemic response—what worked, what didn't, and what needs to changePersistent challenges around poverty, economic mobility, and health care in Bexar CountyThe role of public-private partnerships and collaboration between city and county governmentsWhy investments in downtown, infrastructure, and workforce development matter for San Antonio's resilienceListen in for a candid reflection on leadership, the city's evolving identity, and the ongoing work of building a more equitable San Antonio.RECOMMENDED NEXT LISTEN:▶️ #153. The Race to Lead Bexar County: Ron Nirenberg – Hosts Cory Ames and Bob Rivard dive into Ron Nirenberg's campaign to become Bexar County Judge. Hear candid insights into his vision for public health, justice reform, and regional leadership as San Antonio faces a pivotal moment of growth and change.…..GET THE NEWSLETTER

Ministers have been searing in their condemnation of a botched immigration tech project, but Winston Peters took it to a new level today, saying public servants who mislead ministers should be imprisoned. It comes after Immigration Minister Erica Stanford yesterday accused her officials of deliberately witholding information. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

Hour Three of A&G features... The UK teen social media ban... more details on the foiled WH UFC bombing plot... CA Gov Gavin Newsom reacts to DOJ investigation... A European soccer fan raves about America! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour Three of A&G features... The UK teen social media ban... more details on the foiled WH UFC bombing plot... CA Gov Gavin Newsom reacts to DOJ investigation... A European soccer fan raves about America! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jean Lloyd-Jones served in both the Iowa House and the Iowa Senate, starting in 1979. Now, at age 96, she has published a memoir called 'A Women's Place: My Life as a Public Servant.' On this episode, Lloyd-Jones shares about how her career expectations didn't extend much beyond finding a husband in the early 1950s, to then spending 60 hours a week volunteering for the Iowa League of Women Voters, realizing that she can make a difference at the Iowa Capitol and helping other women pursue careers in politics.

Our guest today is Heather Rooks. Heather is a mom, former school board president, and 2026 candidate for Arizona's LD28 House of Representatives, advocating for parental rights, academic excellence, fiscal responsibility, and strong community leadership. You are well known for standing up to power, and doing what is right, even when it comes at great personal and professional cost. You have been serving as the President of the Peoria Unified School District Governing Board up until very recently, when just such crossroads had to be traversed. Tell us, very briefly what happened in your District? You've said your journey into public service began simply as a mom standing up for your child during the masking debates and helping other families find their voice. How did that experience shape who you are today as both a person and a candidate? Critics sometimes claim that parents who became active during COVID were motivated by politics. How do you respond to those who misunderstand your advocacy journey and the heart behind your involvement? You earned the nickname “The Peoria Mom” because of your willingness to show up, ask questions, and advocate for families. What did those early school board meetings teach you about leadership and community engagement? As you campaign for the Arizona House in LD28, what are the top priorities you want to focus on to help strengthen your community and the state as a whole? (Parental Rights and Education, Safety in Our Community, Protect the Border, Defend the 2nd Amendment, Responsible Government, Election Integrity, Special Needs Community, & Affordability) What makes you uniquely qualified to be the AZ State Representative in LD28? How do people follow you and support your campaign? Originally Aired 6.1.26

Adult Content creator turned Public Servant

May 29, 2026; 4pm: Nicolle Wallace and guests discuss what the role of a public servant really entails: serving the country or serving Donald Trump? Maurene Comey, daughter of Former FBI Director James Comey, asks this question in her lawsuit against the Department of Justice, claiming that she was fired illegally either largely or entirely because of who her father is. For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh To listen to this show and other MS NOW podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts.   For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Open Heavens Temple which started on the 30th of January 2011, has become one of the fastest growing satellite branches of the International Central Gospel Church, with the mission of Raising Leaders, Shaping Visions and Influencing our Society through Christ.We are a diverse and vibrant multi – ethnic and multi–cultural congregation of young Professionals, Technocrats, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Public Servants and vibrant youth. It is led by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Eric Xexemeku, a seasoned minister of the gospel with a heartbeat for God's people and a passion for excellence.

Open Heavens Temple which started on the 30th of January 2011, has become one of the fastest growing satellite branches of the International Central Gospel Church, with the mission of Raising Leaders, Shaping Visions and Influencing our Society through Christ.We are a diverse and vibrant multi – ethnic and multi–cultural congregation of young Professionals, Technocrats, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Public Servants and vibrant youth. It is led by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Eric Xexemeku, a seasoned minister of the gospel with a heartbeat for God's people and a passion for excellence.

Open Heavens Temple which started on the 30th of January 2011, has become one of the fastest growing satellite branches of the International Central Gospel Church, with the mission of Raising Leaders, Shaping Visions and Influencing our Society through Christ.We are a diverse and vibrant multi – ethnic and multi–cultural congregation of young Professionals, Technocrats, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Public Servants and vibrant youth. It is led by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Eric Xexemeku, a seasoned minister of the gospel with a heartbeat for God's people and a passion for excellence.

Open Heavens Temple which started on the 30th of January 2011, has become one of the fastest growing satellite branches of the International Central Gospel Church, with the mission of Raising Leaders, Shaping Visions and Influencing our Society through Christ.We are a diverse and vibrant multi – ethnic and multi–cultural congregation of young Professionals, Technocrats, Entrepreneurs, Business Executives, Public Servants and vibrant youth. It is led by our Senior Pastor, Rev. Eric Xexemeku, a seasoned minister of the gospel with a heartbeat for God's people and a passion for excellence.

Media-weigh up cuts to public service and claims AI can fill the gap. Also: RNZ's long-serving boss flags his exit amid political calls for change, AI for programme-makers and podcasters. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Conversations about AI are everywhere, but how is it impacting the way government works for you? On this month's Savvier Citizen, we talk with local government AI advocate Micah Gaudet from the City of Maricopa (AZ), and Centralina Regional Council Executive Director Geraldine Gardner about the pros, the cons, the guardrails and why the future is now. 

In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Mike Minogue, Massachusetts’ endorsed nominee for governor. Mike is a decorated Army Ranger, combat veteran, father of five, longtime entrepreneur, and former CEO of a leading public medical device company. He is also deeply committed to public service alongside his wife, Renee, helming a family mission focused on spiritual, physical, and intellectual excellence. Mike’s leadership experience ranges from the battlefield to the boardroom, and he is entering public service with a dedication to problem-solving and a refusal to become a career politician. Jennifer and Mike dive deep into the urgent challenges facing Massachusetts: the exodus of businesses and families, an unsustainable tax burden, mounting state debt, and lagging job growth. The conversation explores the negative impact of one-party rule and delves into educational reform, including the controversy surrounding opt-in federal tax credits for school choice and the role of teachers’ unions in blocking progress. Mike lays out his vision for practical, nonpartisan solutions, highlighting his refusal to take a salary, his intent to match campaign donations, and his commitment to restore accountability and fiscal sanity to the Commonwealth. This episode also spotlights Mike’s critiques of current Governor Maura Healey’s leadership and his strategies for moving beyond party labels to unite Massachusetts residents across the political spectrum. “It really comes down to what people do in their kitchen, what entrepreneurs do in their office, and what corporations do. You can’t overspend your way to prosperity.” ~Mike Minogue This Week on Political Contessa: Mike Minogue is running for governor to restore accountability, fiscal discipline, and opportunity in Massachusetts. Massachusetts faces historic outmigration of families and businesses due to high taxes, overregulation, and debt. Mike opposes the dominance of one-party rule and says it leads to a lack of vision and political infighting. Education reform, including school choice and federal scholarship tax credits, is a central plank of Mike’s platform. Mike refuses to take a salary as governor and matches all campaign donations. The current administration is criticized for prioritizing political alliances above effective management. Mental health, healthcare funding, and general practitioner shortages are identified as Massachusetts crises. Mike promises to serve as a nonpartisan public servant and insists his background uniquely qualifies him to lead complex turnaround efforts. Connect with Mike Minogue: Minogue for MA WebsiteVolunteer, donate, or host an event directly through the campaign website Resources Mentioned: The Mike and Renee Minogue Foundation (focus on education and veterans’ employment) Scholarship Tax Credit for school choice Organizations: Catholic Schools Foundation, MassINC Think Tank Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marty talks about todays social climate and the safety of public servants full 539 Wed, 20 May 2026 17:49:11 +0000 q7U3YBtfbFE7dbEF0enj7mq4uJPj66cS #emailnewsletter,news Marty Griffin #emailnewsletter,news Marty talks about todays social climate and the safety of public servants On-demand selections from Marty's show on Newsradio 1020 KDKA , airing weekdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.ampe

Nearly nine-thousand public servants are in line to lose their jobs over the next three years - as a result of cuts to the public service in the coming Budget. The seismic shake-up - outlined in a pre-Budget speech today - will come as a result of merging a suite of ministries - yet to be determined - with the goal of saving an average 600 million dollars a year. But the coalition parties aren't all aligned. Craig McCulloch reports.

Phillip Johnston in conversation with David Eastaugh https://phillipjohnston.com/ American saxophonist, composer, and author. He came to prominence in the 1980s as co-founder of The Microscopic Septet and went on to write extensively for films, particularly new scores for classic silent films from the early 20th Century.  

POLITICIANS PUBLIC SERVANTS? NO... WE THE PEOPLE ARE SERVANTS TO POLITICIANS. DO WHAT YOU ARE TOLD! by Gerald Celente

To the great dismay of fans of Jimmy Carter and Herbert Hoover, John Quincy Adams has been officially awarded The Remnant's not-so-endowed chair of American public service. Joining Jonah Goldberg on the show today to make the case for Adams is Bob Crawford, historian and former bass player for The Avett Brothers. Bob and Jonah discuss Adams' brilliant career, his relationship with Andew Jackson, and his powerful rhetoric, along with the populist/elitist dynamic, the oddity of majority parties, abolitionism, the Amistad case, and Congress's infamous gag rule. Show Notes:—America's Founding Son: John Quincy Adams, from President to Political Maverick—Jonah on Bob Crawford's podcast The Remnant is a production of ⁠The Dispatch⁠, a digital media company covering politics, policy, and culture from a non-partisan, conservative perspective. To access all of The Dispatch's offerings—including access to all of Jonah's G-File newsletters—⁠click here⁠. If you'd like to remove all ads from your podcast experience, consider becoming a premium Dispatch member ⁠by clicking here⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Felhaber is a gardener, a husband, and a father. Now based in the Chicago area, Chris has worked in public horticulture in a variety of capacities and with well-known organizations, including with plantsman Roy Diblik in Wisconsin, at Chanticleer Garden outside of Philadelphia, with the Perennial Plant Association, and as the host of the Native Plant Podcast. After nearly 2 decades working with people and places of great privilege and with people and places who would like more gardens and more garden opportunities, Chris now understands that gardens are critical social infrastructure and that gardeners are public servant leaders whose greatest tools are empathy and meeting people and places where they are. This is a fascinating Quantum Gardening conversation - join us! Cultivating Place now has a donate button! We thank you for listening over the years, and we hope you'll continue to support Cultivating Place. We can't thank you enough for making it possible for this young program to grow and engage in even more conversations like these. The show is available as a podcast on SoundCloud and iTunes. To read more and for many more photos, please visit www.cultivatingplace.com.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is widely considered a potential contender for the 2028 presidential race. Scott and Marisa sit down with him to discuss his new memoir, “Where We Keep the Light: Stories from a Life of Service.”They talk to Gov. Shapiro about being a Jewish politician in a moment where faith is dividing Americans, at a time of rising antisemitism and deep divisions over the escalating conflicts in the Middle East. They also dig into his upbringing and how it guided him from a pre-med student to a career in politics.Check out Political Breakdown's weekly newsletter, delivered straight to your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hour 2 for 3/16/26 Drew and Brooke pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (1:00). Then, Michael Heyeck, a longtime public servant, discusses his book about Catholics in local civic life (25:44), Church and state (38:08), satanism in the public square (43:02), and JFK (46:37). Link: Michael's book

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – When will We the People stop putting up with our employees in government being derelict? When will we demand better from those so-called “public servants”? Why are so many Americans willing to put up with the kinds of dereliction of duty that have become so common in modern America? When will we stop waiting for someone to do...