In this Season 2 finale, Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Ernesto Aguilar (KQED) to unpack how public communicators can adopt AI ethically, supporting trust, transparency, and clear information when residents need it most. A grounded look at practical, human-first AI use in government video.

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Host Dana Healy talks with Marie Cohan, Statewide Digital Accessibility Officer, about reframing accessibility as a driver of efficiency and leadership engagement. Marie shares her three-phase roadmap—from policy to action—to help government teams turn accessibility goals into measurable progress ahead of the 2026 WCAG deadline.

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In this episode, host Dana Healy talks with Jay Wyant, Chief Information Accessibility Officer for the State of Minnesota, about how building a culture of digital accessibility transforms compliance from a requirement into a shared commitment, and why lasting inclusion starts with mindset, not mandates.

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Host Michelle Alimoradi and guest Mike Wassenaar, President & CEO of the Alliance for Community Media, explore the meaning of Community Media Day and how partnerships between cities and community media centers strengthen trust, accessibility, and civic engagement in local government communications.

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Host Dana Healy and guest Mathias Retchzigel explore how cities can move beyond compliance and embrace compassionate design to make government websites and media truly accessible for every resident.

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The Tightrope team shares how they overhauled their brand for accessibility—and what city teams can learn from their journey to ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance.

The ADA reshaped physical spaces—now it’s redefining digital ones. Host Dana Healy talks with Lynn Wehrman, founder of WeCo, about upcoming web compliance deadlines, practical steps cities can take, and why digital accessibility is essential for inclusive civic engagement.

For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we unpack insights from NAB 2025 panelists on AI’s role in government accessibility. Hear why city teams must push beyond “good enough” AI and use procurement power to drive inclusive, community-first solutions.

Dana and Tightrope CEO JJ Parker break down key takeaways from NAB Show 2025—from rising accessibility expectations to why local government media is leading the industry, not following it.

In this episode, Dana and Erich explore AI, the next wave of innovation for municipalities trying to streamline workflows and provide accessibility for residents.

Heading to NAB Show in Las Vegas in April? This episode has some insider tips to help you find the accessibility tools and automation solutions to maximize your municipal media services.

As viewing habits evolve, how can local governments keep their video content relevant, accessible, and widely distributed? GVP has the answers.

We sit down with A.J. Thompson of Cloud Driven Solutions to explore how you can streamline city council meetings, boost public transparency, and enhance accessibility with cloud-based automation. 

Learn how the City of Fresno’s multilingual audio services are transforming government meeting accessibility with host Michelle Alimoradi and CMAC Executive Director, Bryan Harley.

Wondering what the new DOJ ADA rules mean for local stations? Mike Bradley of Bradley Warner Law joins Michelle Alimoradi on the Government Video Podcast to explain compliance steps, timelines, and funding tips.

Curious how AI can transform city services? Nick Wassenberg, CEO of Cludo, joins Michelle Alimoradi on the Government Video Podcast this week to discuss how AI is reshaping transparency, accessibility, and resident engagement.

Michelle Alimoradi takes you inside NAB Show New York to explore the latest trends in municipal video production, from analyzing viewer metrics to adopting lean, affordable live remote workflows.

Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Brady Wurtz of Campbell Media to learn how they secured grant funding to caption all of their content on all channels.

Facing a DOJ accessibility audit? Our guests from Salem Public Schools joined Dana Healy on the podcast this week to share their firsthand experiences. Tune in for must-know insights!

Michelle Alimoradi and Daniell Krawczyk discuss how local government communication teams can safely and effectively use AI tools, avoid the hype, and protect residents from AI-driven scams.

Learn how OTT apps and mobile platforms can revolutionize government communication and boost transparency with expert insights from Centrell Reed of Creed Global Media.

Mike Bradley tells us why local franchising agreements are more vital than ever, what alternative PEG funding models are popping up around the country, the importance of FCC participation, and more. 

Michelle Alimoradi talks to Municipal Captioning’s Daniell Krawczyk about workflow and budget implications when prioritizing web content accessibility compliance in your city. 

Michelle Alimoradi talks to the Alliance for Community Media’s Mike Wassenaar about the role of government communicators and local media in preparing for and responding to emergencies.

Larry Seidlinger of Lincoln County Television (LCTV) talks sustainable revenue growth for PEG stations, providing value to the community, the power of partnerships and more.

Explore how a small team in Campbell County, Kentucky covers meetings for 11 different cities with a team of 3 on the latest episode of the Government Video Podcast.

This week, Michelle chats with Mike Wassenaar, President of the Alliance for Community Media, about H.R. 3557 and its potential effects on local media and PEG stations. Join us as Mike shares his deep insights into community media and discusses the potential widespread effects of this legislation on local franchising authority and public sector telecommunications.

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Cablecast Community Media’s Chris Morgan and Jake Buckley join host Dana Healy to share key takeaways from their first Las Vegas NAB convention

Depending on your professional background, the National Association of Broadcasters convention in Las Vegas may or may not be on the radar of your local government communication department. In episode two, we talk about why it should be and share some tips to make the most of this epic broadcast technology trade show and networking event. 

Join us as we peel back the layers of what makes video initiatives successful in the public sector, backed by real-world examples, case studies, and a community of experts sharing their insights. 

This podcast is for city communications teams and video professionals in government. We talk about expanding service delivery with video and streaming, media accessibility, gear, broadcast and streaming workflows, and more. It's all right here on the Government Video Podcast.