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Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation

AshCast brings you the latest discussions on democracy, government innovation, and Asia public policy from the halls of the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, a research center and think tank at Harvard Kennedy School

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Panel 3: Alternative Models of Technological...

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2024/06/11

In the third episode of the Conference on the Political Economy of Artificial Intelligence, we hear from speakers Marc Aidinoff, Institute for Advanced Study; Andy Russell, SUNY Polytechnic Institute; Mar Hicks, University of Virginia; and moderator Susannah Glickman, Stony Brook University on the topic of alternative models of technological innovation in history.The mission of the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation is to develop ideas and foster practices for equal

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00:45:39

Panel 4: AI in the Public Interest – Federal & State...

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2024/06/07

Join us for the final podcast on panel four of GETTING-Plurality's conference on the Political Economy featuring speakers Secretary Jason Snyder, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Secretary Yvonne Hao, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Ami Fields-Meyer, Former White House; and moderator Alex Pascal, Harvard University. This episode covers the topic of AI in the public interest from federal and state perspectives. The mission of the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation is to

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00:54:14

Panel 2: Conference on the Political Economy of AI

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2024/06/07

In the second episode from GETTING-Plurality's Conference on the Political Economy of AI, we hear from speakers Janet Haven, Amba Kak, and Julius Krein about unpacking the motivations behind AI innovations. The mission of the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation is to develop ideas and foster practices for equal and inclusive, multi-racial and multi-ethnic democracy and self-government.Visit the Ash Center online, follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook. For updates

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01:13:58

Introducing the Political Economy of Artificial...

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2024/06/04

In this first episode of GETTING-Plurality's Conference on the Political Economy of Artificial Intelligence, listeners can tune into the opening remarks given by Allen Lab Director Danielle Allen, as well as the Lightening Talks panel which includes speakers Yochai Benkler, Harvard University; Sharon Block, Harvard University; and Noman Bashir, MIT. The mission of the Roy and Lila Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation is to develop ideas and foster practices for equal and inclusive,

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00:26:52

Civil Disobedience and Democracy on Campus with...

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2024/05/15

In the second half of their conversation, Archon Fung and Khalil Gibran Muhammad continue a discussion of campus protests, civil disobedience, and the role speech and democracy as universities across the country grapple with how to respond to this latest wave of protest activity.

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00:40:54

Civil Disobedience and Democracy on Campus with...

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2024/05/14

In part one of a two part conversation, Archon Fung and Khalil Gibran Muhammad discuss campus protests, civil disobedience, and the role speech and democracy as universities across the country grapple with how to respond to this latest wave of protest activity.

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01:02:06

A Hacker’s Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society’s...

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2023/03/06

In his newest book “A Hacker's Mind: How the Rich and Powerful Bend Society’s Rules, and How to Bend Them Back,” cybersecurity expert and HKS faculty affiliate Bruce Schneier asks readers to expand their simple definition of hacking beyond just computer and IT systems but to consider how nearly everything around us can be hacked — for better or worse. With chapters covering everything from airline frequent flier miles to elections and redistricting, Schneier pushes us to examine how people use and

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01:29:50

Reducing Racial Inequality in Crime and Justice

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2023/03/02

The United States continues to grapple with creating an accurate, national picture of racial inequality in crime and justice. Criminal justice reform requires policies that interrogate and solve for the historical legacy of racial exclusion and structural inequalities.On Tuesday, February 28, the Institutional Antiracism and Accountability Project (IARA) at the Ash Center hosted a discussion with Bruce Western, Bryce Professor of Sociology and Social Justice and Director of the Justice Lab at

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00:19:46

Data-Smart City Pod: The Highway of the Future is in...

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2022/01/05

Subscribe to the new Data-Smart City Pod channel to listen to future episodes! In this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Allie Kelly, the Executive Director of transportation and sustainability nonprofit The Ray and Andrew Heath, Deputy Chief Engineer of Georgia's Department of Transportation about their work incorporating emerging technologies along I-85. The highway of the future will be connected and data-rich, and thanks to this partnership the state can employ important environmental

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00:15:23

Data-Smart City Pod: Trains and the Future of Transit

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2021/12/08

Subscribe to the new Data-Smart City Pod channel to listen to future episodes! In this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews William J. Flynn, the CEO of Amtrak, about navigating COVID-19, the intersection of trains and climate change, and the future of rail travel. As the CEO of a government-owned corporation and a major infrastructure system, Flynn discusses how Amtrak plans to build back better by engaging a new workforce, increasing digital infrastructure, and improving on "green"

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00:14:47

Data-Smart City Pod: How Baton Rouge Manages...

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2021/11/30

In this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Sharon Weston Broome, the mayor of Baton Rouge. Mayor Broome talks about leading a data-driven city, prioritizing resident engagement, and how the city relies on GIS data to manage climate resiliency.Tune in to learn about data-driven flood mitigation, What Works Cities certification, and how to build a resilient city.About Data-Smart City PodNew from the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, the Data-Smart City Pod brings on top

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00:16:49

Data-Smart City Pod: Economic Growth through the...

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2021/11/17

This episode is a conversation between Professor Steve Goldsmith and Ricardo Hausmann, the Rafik Hariri Professor of the Practice of International Political Economy and director of the Growth Lab, one of the most well-regarded and influential hubs for research on international development. Professor Hausmann discusses the Lab's new Metroverse tool, a powerful yet easy-to-use data visualization of urban economies across the globe. Built for policy makers, economist, communities, and businesses, the

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00:15:56

Data-Smart City Pod: Open Mobility as a Service

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2021/10/27

This episode a conversation between Professor Steve Goldsmith and transit expert Andrew Salzberg. Previously the director of transportation policy at Uber and a fellow at Graduate School of Design at Harvard Kennedy School, Salzberg currently advocates for open mobility as a service in Montreal, Canada at Transit. A twist on the "mobility as a service" idea, Salzberg argues that transportation technology must be interoperable in order for the public to gain the greatest benefits. Tune in to hear

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00:52:30

Data-Smart City Pod: Building Back Better with...

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2021/10/06

This episode is a lightly edited version of a recent panel discussion about our newest paper, “Toward a Smarter Future: Building Back Better with Intelligent Civil Infrastructure -- Smart Sensors and Self-Monitoring Civil Works." Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews co-authors Betsy Gardner and Jill Jamieson, and subject matter expert Professor Luna Lu, about why developing intelligent infrastructure is crucial for helping the United States tackle the challenge of inequitable, inaccessible, and

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00:14:44

Data-Smart City Pod: Public Safety and Policing in...

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2021/09/15

In this episode, Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. They discuss the role of the mayor in maintaining public safety, balancing community values, and prioritizing research-based ideas over reactionary polarization.Tune in to hear Professor Goldsmith and Mayor Johnson talk about the positive strides Dallas has made against violent crime, how mayors can implement non-law enforcement safety strategies, and how to implement this type of work in other cities.About Data-Smart

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00:14:42

Data-Smart City Pod: Leveraging Data and GIS to...

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2021/08/11

In this episode, Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Christen Watts, GIS Manager at the city of Asheville, and Scott Barnwell, the city's Business and Public Technology Manager. They discuss how Asheville is using data and GIS to further racial equity in the city and correct for historical, systemic racism. They also talk about equitable asset management, how equity is everyone's responsibility, and the importance of history in story mapping. Listen below, or wherever you get your podcasts, to hear

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00:24:24

Data-Smart City Pod: Jack Dangermond on...

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2021/07/21

In this episode, Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Jack Dangermond, the founder and president of Esri. They talk about the way cities can utilize multi-dimension GIS, how important mapping is for equity-focused organizations and the interrelatedness of systems and policies. Listen below, or wherever you get your podcasts, to hear Professor Goldsmith and Jack Dangermond discuss the invention of computer map-making, how the pandemic is shaping innovation, and the new geospatial infrastructure.About

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00:15:31

Data-Smart City Pod: Richard Florida on Data, Cities,...

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2021/06/29

In this episode, Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews the renowned professor, author, and urbanist Richard Florida. They talk about the interconnectedness of shared labor markets, how to address racially concentrated disadvantage, and the importance of a living wage. Tune in to hear Professors Goldsmith and Florida discuss concentrated advantage and disadvantage, and how cities can use data in a meaningful way to improve the lives of all residents.About Data-Smart City PodNew from the Ash Center for

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00:13:29

Data-Smart City Pod: Equity Connected - How San Jose...

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2021/06/09

In this episode, Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Kip Harkness, the deputy city manager for San Jose, California. Harkness is in charge of the city’s IT and innovation portfolios; despite being in the middle of Silicon Valley, many low-income residents don’t have access to broadband internet. Thanks to efficient digital permits, a partnership with national telecommunications providers, and a dedicated Digital Inclusion Fund, San Jose is connecting residents across the city and providing online

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01:02:22

Power and Organizing in Twenty-First Century America

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2021/05/27

On Tuesday, May 4, 2021, the Ash Center hosted a book talk of Prisms of the People: Power & Organizing in Twenty-First-Century America with co-authors Elizabeth McKenna and Michelle Oyakawa. Joined by Alejandra Gomez and Tomás Robles of Living United for Change in Arizona (LUCHA), the panel draws upon their collective research and experience to discuss the characteristics of winning and losing campaigns, sharing how movements build power for change as well as where they often go wrong. Tova Wang,

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