Episodes
In this episode, host Stephen Goldsmith interviews Michael Ogletree, discussing his innovative strategies for improving Denver's air quality through collaborative efforts, low-cost sensors, and community engagement, providing actionable insights for city leaders.
Published 06/05/24
Published 06/05/24
In this episode host Stephen Goldsmith interviews Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, exploring her strategies for embedding equity into every aspect of municipal operations. Mayor Woodards explains how to use data, mapping, and community engagement to not just talk about equity but actively implement it.
Published 05/15/24
In this episode host Stephen Goldsmith interviews Alan Clinton, the administrative planning officer for the county of Kaua'i, about the county's Sea Level Rise Constraint District Viewer, an award-winning data visualization for protecting and preserving the island coastline.
Published 04/24/24
In this episode host Stephen Goldsmith interviews Jacqueline Lu, co-founder of Helpful Places about the transition from traditional hardscapes to digital infrastructure, and how to prioritize trust and transparency while collecting data in the public sphere.
Published 04/03/24
In this episode, Stephen Goldsmith interviews Tucson's Chief Equity Officer Laurice Walker and Equity Data Manager Laura Sharp about using data and mapping to reshape city policies and services to prioritize equity, and how to lay the groundwork for lasting transformation.
Published 03/13/24
In this episode, Stephen Goldsmith interviews entrepreneur Brad Keywell, about the importance of time. They discuss how urgency, efficiency, and trust are crucial in maximizing outcomes and resident satisfaction, highlighting the need for leaders to prioritize decisive action and leverage technology to optimize processes.
Published 02/28/24
In this episode, Stephen Goldsmith interviews Carin Clary, director of Homelessness and Housing at Harvard's Government Performance Lab, about the challenges faced by cities in addressing homelessness, the role of data in guiding effective interventions, and innovative approaches to reshaping homeless response systems.
Published 02/12/24
In this episode Stephen Goldsmith talks with Jorrit de Jong, director of the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, about his new research on the crucial role of collaborative capabilities, data analytics, and innovation in addressing complex urban challenges.
Published 01/31/24
In this episode hear an exclusive conversation, moderated by host Stephen Goldsmith, with Chao Guo, professor of nonprofit management at the University of Pennsylvania and G.T. Bynum, mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Published 01/24/24
In this episode Stephen Goldsmith interviews Jennifer Pahlka, former Deputy Chief Technology Officer and founder of Code for America, about her new book, "Recoding America."
Published 01/03/24
In this episode, Professor Stephen Goldsmith interviews Marta Segura, the Chief Heat Officer for Los Angeles, about developing climate mitigation strategies for the city, the importance of cross-agency collaboration, and how both data and community guide her work.
Published 12/06/23
In this episode hear an exclusive speech by Victoria Brown, at the time serving as the Deputy Chief of Staff at HUD, with a bonus Q&A on the relationship between local and federal housing innovation, creative applications of funding, and how city leaders can generate consensus on housing solutions.
Published 12/06/23
In this episode, hear an exclusive speech by author and professor Gregg Colburn with a bonus Q&A on the relationship between housing availability and homelessness, individual versus systemic causes, and how city leaders can approach solutions.
Published 10/18/23
Professor Stephen Goldsmith interviews Luis Videgaray, director of the MIT AI Policy for the World Project and former Foreign Minister and Finance Minister of Mexico. In this episode they explore the dynamic landscape of AI usage in cities, from procuring tools responsibly to leveling up adoption.
Published 09/27/23
Professor Stephen Goldsmith and Clarence Anthony, the CEO and executive director of the National League of Cities, discuss how leading at the local level means leading first, which allows cities to lead the national conversation on innovation and equity work.
Published 09/06/23
Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews MIT professor and dean Dan Huttenlocher on artificial intelligence, use cases for generative AI in government, and balancing the human with the digital in a bureaucracy.
Published 07/26/23
Professor Steve Goldsmith discusses data privacy, bias prevention, and tech policy with renowned expert Dr. Latanya Sweeney.
Published 07/05/23
In this exclusive episode, listen to a brief Q&A with renowned Harvard economist Edward Glaeser as he discusses the utmost importance of good school systems, retaining workforce talent, and "shrinking to greatness."
Published 06/14/23
In this episode Professor Stephen Goldsmith talks with Amanda Daflos, leading expert in public innovation and executive director of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins.
Published 05/17/23
In this episode, hear an exclusive speech by author, professor, and renowned urbanist Richard Florida with a bonus Q&A on the relationship between remote work and housing prices, downtown revitalization, and myths about the future of cities.
Published 04/26/23
In this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Zach Tumin and Maddy Want, co-authors of the new book "Precisely: Working with Precision Systems in a World of Data."
Published 04/05/23
In this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Carlos Martín, project director of the Remodeling Futures Program at the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University.
Published 03/15/23
In this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Dr. Hollie Russon Gilman, a political scientist, Harvard Ash Center fellow, and civic strategist on topics of civic engagement, digital technology, and governance.
Published 02/22/23
In this episode Professor Steve Goldsmith interviews Carlo Ratti, professor of Urban Technologies and the founder of the groundbreaking Senseable City Lab at MIT.
Published 02/01/23