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Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood brings together government and private sector leaders for in-depth conversations about the big issues impacting public service, government and more. A podcast of the National Academy of Public Administration.

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In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, we're giving you access to one of our most impactful panels from the 2025 Academy National Conference: Bridging the Gap – State and Local Capacity in a Shifting Federal Landscape

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Romina Boccia
Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute
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Rob Shriver
Managing Director of the Civil Service Strong and Good Government Initiatives at Democracy Forward, former Acting Director of the US Office of Personnel Management.
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Episode: The Longest Government Shutdown in US History with Romina Boccia of Cato Institute and Rob Shriver of Democracy Forward
Nick Hart
President of the Data Foundation, leading efforts to improve government data use.
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Episode: Government Data and How to Handle It with Nick Hart of Data Foundation and Richard Coffin of USAFacts
Richard Coffin
Chief of research and advocacy at USAFacts, focused on making government data more accessible.
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Episode: Government Data and How to Handle It with Nick Hart of Data Foundation and Richard Coffin of USAFacts
Carol Weissert
Professor Emerita of Political Science at Florida State University
Episode: The Changing Role of State Government with Professor Carol Weissert and Rhode Island Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer
Vince Micone
Former Acting Secretary of Labor
Episode: Public Service Under Pressure with Kimberly Walton, Michael Jacobson, Tanisha Briley and Vince Micone
Tanisha Briley
City Manager of Gaithersburg, Maryland
Episode: Public Service Under Pressure with Kimberly Walton, Michael Jacobson, Tanisha Briley and Vince Micone
Michael Jacobson
Deputy Director of King County Washington Office of Performance Strategy & Budget
Episode: Public Service Under Pressure with Kimberly Walton, Michael Jacobson, Tanisha Briley and Vince Micone
Kathleen Hale
Executive director of the Election Center
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Episode: Navigating Election Security and Administration in a Complex Landscape with Kathleen Hale and Derek Tisler

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James-Christian Blockwood
Host of Management Matters, engaging in discussions with government and private sector leaders on current public service issues.

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The State of Public Administration, Part 2, Q&A with Frank Fukuyama, Vanessa Williamson and Philip Howard: National Conference 2025
Q: What advice do you have for our conference participants that will be joining panel discussions and doing interactive sessions with one another?
Each panelist encourages participants to think creatively and embrace bold ideas for reforming government.
Government Data and How to Handle It with Nick Hart of Data Foundation and Richard Coffin of USAFacts
Q: What would happen if we don't improve in data?
Not improving data could lead to policymakers making decisions without the necessary insights, resulting in decreased public trust in government.
Government Data and How to Handle It with Nick Hart of Data Foundation and Richard Coffin of USAFacts
Q: How are federal agencies responding to these demands under increasing pressure to modernize their data systems?
Federal agencies are trying to modernize and protect privacy simultaneously, but many face challenges with outdated systems and the need for improved data usability.
Redefining Public Service for a Modern Workforce with US Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor - Highlights from the National Conference
Q: How do we track the impacts of recent changes on public service?
We are improving transparency and will launch a better FedScope to provide data on workforce changes and impacts.
Redefining Public Service for a Modern Workforce with US Office of Personnel Management Director Scott Kupor - Highlights from the National Conference
Q: How are you thinking about recruitment and what is OPM doing to help in that regard?
We need to fix our marketing narrative around public service and provide early career opportunities to attract younger generations into government.

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