The Government Huddle Podcast, hosted by Brian Chidester, is a thought leadership platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and government. Through engaging conversations with industry experts, public sector leaders, and policymakers, the podcast delves into topics like digital transformation, IT modernization, citizen experience, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies shaping the future of government. It offers listeners valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities governments face in an increasingly digital world, making it a go-to resource for professionals looking to stay informed about trends impacting the public sector.
Episodes
6 days ago
6 days ago
Jordan See, Head of Government Relations & Emilee Lehenbauer, VP of the Federal Civilian Business at Qualtrics Federal join the show to discuss the state of CX in the Federal government and deep dive into the impact that the impending Government Services Delivery Improvement Act will have on agencies. We also talk about how this guidance builds on previous legislation and how it will help improve the reporting on progress that was evident in the recent U.S. GAO report.
Monday Nov 11, 2024
161: The One about Military Values in Government Contracting
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Matthew Thompson, Former Army Ranger and the Chief Revenue Officer at Socure joins the show for a special Veteran’s Day episode to discuss the importance of weaving military values into the culture of an organization. He also shares some stories from his time serving and what these values have done for him over his life and career.
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Friday Nov 08, 2024
Alex Adamczyk, Vice President of Advanced Analytics & AI at LMI joins Breaking the Huddle to help us understand some of the most beneficial use cases for generative AI in agencies, how LMI utilizes generative AI with their platform LIGER™, and outlines some of the challenges that governments have encountered in adopting the technology. PLUS, he tells us the one thing that governments should know about Gen AI as they look to the future.
Friday Nov 01, 2024
160: The One about Government's IDV Evolution (Part Three)
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Kim Sutherland, Vice President of Fraud and Identity Strategy at LexisNexis® Risk Solutions joins the show to share her vision for the future of government services when it comes to closing the digital divide while ensuring security & transparency. We also discuss how AI and machine learning can help defeat both mass scale fraudsters and more advanced criminal enterprises effectively and how that translates into strategic value in support of the underserved populations needing to be verified.
Friday Oct 25, 2024
159: The One about Government's IDV Evolution (Part Two)
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Friday Oct 25, 2024
Linda Miller, the Former Deputy Director for Pandemic Response Accountability Committee and Founder and CEO of the Audient Group, and Amy Crawford, Director of Market Planning for Fraud and Identity Services at LexisNexis Risk Solutions join the show to discuss the real cost of security threats by uncovering the true impact to residents and government organizations.
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
158: The One about Government's IDV Evolution (Part One)
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
James Lee, Chief Operating Officer for the Identity Theft Resource Center & George Freeman, a Senior Technical Leader for LexisNexis Risk Solutions join the show to uncover emerging threats in the digital identity space that are impacting government agencies and constituents. They also shed light on ways agencies can protect the digital equity of constituents and support their own organizational operations.
Monday Oct 07, 2024
157: The One with the Election Security Cyber Expert
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Monday Oct 07, 2024
Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO at Fortinet & the former US National Intelligence Manager for Cybersecurity joins the show to discuss the biggest barriers or challenges to improving the election security. We also talk about the primary concerns that voting officials have going into this year’s election and he provides last-minute advice that election officials can do right now leading into November.
Friday Sep 27, 2024
156: The One with the Education Industry Experts
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Friday Sep 27, 2024
Taylor Parry & Brian Eschbacher, consultants and experts in the education space join the show to discuss some of the biggest trends impacting the industry including how declining birth rates are impacting enrollment and funding. We also discuss the trickle down effect this has on programs like social security and medicare and the advice they would give to policymakers and government leaders who want to ensure that their governments are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
Monday Sep 16, 2024
155: The One with the TSA Contracting Officer
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Aubrey Gainfort, Contracting Officer at Transportation Security Administration the host of the podcast, Breaking the Standard, joins the show to talk about the best ways for companies to be successful at the end of the Federal fiscal year. We also discuss common mistakes she sees companies make during the procurement process, she explains the dynamics between contracting officers and program leaders, and we deep dive into ways companies can stand out in this crowded marketplace.
Friday Sep 06, 2024
154: The One with the Centre for Public Impact Executive Director
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Adrian Brown, Strategic Advisor and the Former Executive Director for the Centre for Public Impact joins the show to discuss why long-term, strategic thinking is essential for governments, especially in the face of dynamic challenges and technological disruptions. We also define the key barriers that governments face when trying to adopt this approach and how they overcome these challenges. Plus in light of the upcoming US election, we talk about how governments can ensure that long-term policies are not derailed by short-term political cycles and changes in leadership.