This week on Facing the Future, we focused on tax policy with Howard Gleckman, non-resident fellow at the Urban Institute and the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center. He explained his recent column, "What The Ugly History of Tax Policy Over The Past Four Decades Means For The Future."

Property taxes are confusing—and they’re about to take center stage in Summit County. Greater Akron Chamber President and CEO Steve Millard talks with Brian Nelson, Chief of Staff for County Executive Ilene Shapiro, to break down what residents need to know about the upcoming charter amendment (Issue2). With more than 30 years in public finance, Nelson explains how Ohio’s property tax system works and why Summit County is proposing a first-of-its-kind 3% annual cap to protect homeowners while

Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:PRO.3:4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.PRO.3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.PRO.3:6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.PRO.3:7 Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.PRO.3:8 It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.PRO.3:9

Skyler Fitzgerld, Shawnee County Road Supervisor, explains the day-to-day operations, challenges, and insights into county road maintenance.

Why are illiberal governments able to retain support? How are they defeated at election time? And how do (and should) governments driven by a desire to undo illiberalism proceed? For all interested in elections, democracy, accountability and representation Poland provides much food for thought. We have seen two important elections in the country in the past couple of years with contrasting outcomes. Those two elections can be placed within a wider and deeper story of the fate of democracy in Poland

A podcast from Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy Center on Global DemocracyAbout the Podcast Each week, co-hosts Rachel Beatty Riedl and Esam Boraey bring together leading scholars, policymakers, and practitioners to explore the challenges and possibilities facing democracy around the world. Produced by Cornell’s Center on Global Democracy, Democratic Dialogues bridges academic research with real-world debates — from democratic backsliding and authoritarian resurgence to civic

Transforming the Department of Defence with Savan Kong. Today my guest is Savan Kong. Savan has a unique resume and set of experiences. He was most recently the first ever Customer Experience Officer for the United States Department of Defense. One of the largest organizations of any kind in the world. When the CIO of the DOD tapped Savan to pioneer the new CXO role, Savan brought a design mindset to the job in every way. And in this episode, he's going to share his mindset and m...

In this week's episode of "What's Up, College Station?," Recruiter Priscilla Barcak discusses why the City of College Station is an outstanding place to work, how she finds and recruits skilled job candidates (especially veterans), and why she’d rather be chased by vampires than zombies.The "What's Up, College Station?" podcast is available weekly via Podbean, iHeartRadio, Spotify, Apple, and Amazon/Audible. Please subscribe, rate, and recommend! If you have a suggestion for a future topic or

The cultural identity of a city can often be traced back to its historic architecture. An old neighborhood preserves a community’s soul, a snapshot of when life was a little slower – and little things were a bit more meaningful. Today, we’ll meet the people who run the City’s Historic Preservation Program. We’ll see how homes become considered historic, and how a city on the move like West Palm Beach is working to remember the past. with Jordan Hodges and Anthony Mendez

In this episode, we cover OpenAI’s latest video-generation model Sora 2 (1:02), concrete harms and potential risks from deepfakes (5:18), the underlying technology and its history (27:03), and how policy can mitigate harms (36:31).

It’s that time of year again. Special Town Meeting, trick-or-treat, and plenty happening around Westminster!In this episode, Stephanie breaks down the six articles on the draft November 18th Special Town Meeting warrant, explains common Town Meeting buzzwords (like Free Cash and Stabilization), answers listener questions about the local motel and updated FEMA flood maps, and runs through all the Halloween and community events you won’t want to miss — including the Bonfire at the VFW Field.Do you

In the second part of this podcast, Lt Gen (retd) Mike Groen, Harry Kemsley, and Sean Corbett continue to explore how decision making is evolving in the age of data overload. They discuss the concept of data tribalism within military and intelligence communities and the hurdles and potential of integrating diverse data types for enhanced decision making. Discover how artificial intelligence (AI) and human collaboration could revolutionise intelligence analysis and operational efficiency, challenging

Join Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta and artist Shawn Theodore for PYRAMID CLUB: 1937—2035, a reimagining of the legendary North Philadelphia social club as a blueprint for today’s North Broad renaissance. Together, they’ll explore how Afrofuturist and arts-driven approaches can turn scarcity into abundance while centering Black joy and cultural heritage. Please bring your ID for entrance to the building.

‘There are real consequences to our physical and mental health’Katty Kay speaks to Dr Vivek Murthy, former US Surgeon-General about the challenge posed by loneliness and isolation in the modern world.Dr. Murthy, the first person of Indian descent in the post, was appointed during the second Obama administration. He then returned in 2021, serving until the beginning of this year.The Surgeon-General’s job is to provide the American public with the best scientific information available on how to

The New Towns Taskforce was asked by the UK Government to identify locations and delivery models for a new generation of New Towns to stimulate economic growth and address housing shortages in England. The Taskforce’s final report has recently been published.  What are the implications for economic strategy, appraisal and evaluation?This is the focus of our latest podcast episode, where we are delighted to be joined by the Chair of the New Towns Taskforce, Sir Michael Lyons. Sir Michael joins

In this episode of Stories, Labels and Misconceptions with Val Barrett and Dr. Jeremy Anderson, we delve into the silent epidemic of loneliness. We discuss how factors like where you live, age, and even gender can influence feelings of loneliness. The conversation explores the role of societal changes, the fragmentation of communities, and the impact of technology on social connections. We also examine the psychological and health consequences of loneliness, the rising rates among young...

Aughie and Nia discuss the demolition of the East Wing of the White House to make way for a new ballroom.

Meet Morgan Smith, the 2025-26 GCS Teacher of the Year. She discusses her 3rd-generation family legacy in the district, her "Spark" initiative to fight teacher burnout, and how she creates core memories for her 5th-grade students.Episode Resources:Learn more about Greenville First StepsLearn more about Public Education PartnersSimple Civics:Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good GreenvilleGet in touchSupport Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contributionSign up for

In this second episode of our three-part Providers Deliver: 10-year health plan trailblazers podcast series, Susan Bahl, head of media at NHS Providers, showcases two trailblazing trusts which – in different ways – are driving practical innovations to improve care and enhance cross-organisational working. Featuring two case studies – Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust and Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – that both highlight digital initiatives to better support