Civic Punks
Derek AltonThis is my experiment in creating interesting podcasts about public sector innovation.Disclaimer: All opinions on this channel are my own opinions or the personal opinions of those who I interview.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 30 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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In another episode of Rent Free—the series where I ask people which ideas live rent free in their heads—I sit down with Charles Mcivor to talk about the article that has most shaped his thinking: “The Housing Theory of Everything.”
Written by John M... more
Government today is full of tensions. Move fast… but protect democratic accountability. Experiment with new ideas… but keep critical systems stable. Use powerful new technologies… that we don’t fully understand yet.
In a fascinating paper called “Si... more
In this episode, I sit down with one of the most brilliant and creative minds I know — Pia Andrews — to explore what the future of government could look like. We cover a wide range of themes, including: 💡 The expertise deficit and how it’s reshaping... more
AI is dramatically challenging governments all over the world. Singapore is on the leading edge of this. How are they thinking about AI in Government? What can we learn from them?
I reference this fantastic podcast by Ezra Klein on AI, definitely ch... more
I am finally starting to wrap my head around my time in Singapore. It was a week jam-packed full of conversations with people at the centre of reimaging government, and also those who are rebelling against government and building something different ... more
Have we broken innovation? This is a question that Ian Montgomery explores in his killer article "The New Rules of Innovation." In it Ian explores how we have let innovation become swallowed up by the system and in the process, have it lose its trans... more
Hiring is one of the things government seems to suck at. It takes way too long, the salaries are often not competitive, and job descriptions are confusing and not helpful. Yet, if we can't hire well, we are unable to bring in the talent we need to de... more
Another Public Sector Network - Government Innovation Week is in the books. What did we learn? How is digital sovereignty shaping the conversation? We are going through some of the deepest cuts to public sector jobs in well over a decade. AI was all ... more
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Apple Podcasts | #169 |  Australia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #45 |  Singapore/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Indonesia/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #152 |  Spain/Government |
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Focused on the impact of public sector innovation, this series engages with themes such as digital transformation, effective governance, and community engagement. Emphasizing empathy in public services, discussions include critiques of digital solutions that often overlook the human element and advocate for innovative, citizen-centered approaches. Episodes feature a diverse range of topics from climate change and inequality to open data and collaborative governance practices, often drawing insights from global events like the GovMaker Summit and the UN Public Service Forum. With thought-provoking conversations and expert guest appearances, the content aims to inspire listeners to rethink traditional governance frameworks and embrace civic i... more
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Recent guests on Civic Punks include:
1. Pia Andrews
2. Chi-Chiu Chef
3. Nidhulki Shukti
4. Andrew Jensen
5. Becky Miller
6. Nick Scott
7. Vanessa Paesani
8. Brené Legacy
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