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Data-Smart City Pod

Data-Smart City Solutions
Generative AI
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Public Health
Urban Policy
Environmental Health
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Public Administration
Chicago
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Mayor Daley
Children's Vulnerability
Climate Change
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Leadership
EPA
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

As the central resource for cities on the intersection of government, data, and innovation, the Data-Smart City Pod from Data-Smart City Solutions at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University features leaders and experts in governance, innovation, and research.

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Latest Episodes

Recorded live at the Harvard Kennedy School, this exclusive episode features Mayor Van Johnson and Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, who spoke at our recent Data to Action capstone convening. They shared how they're solving environmental health crises t... more

In this episode, host Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich, professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and former USDA Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity. Dr. Bleich breaks down major recent changes to the... more

Most cities operate on assumptions that were handed down years ago and consider frontline workers as executors of top-down decisions. In this episode, San Francisco's former Chief of Strategy and Performance Jessica MacLeod shows what happens when yo... more

It's our 100th episode! And we're flipping the script: Stephen Goldsmith is the guest, not the host. And he shares stories that completely reframe how cities should think about technology — from a 1970s bot that shattered assumptions about poor peopl... more

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Recent Guests

Sara Naomi Bleich
Harvard professor of public health and former USDA Director of Nutrition Security and Health Equity
Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Episode: Recast - What Mayors Need to Know About SNAP with Dr. Sara Bleich
Jessica MacLeod
Chief of Strategy and Performance, City of San Francisco
City of San Francisco
Episode: Moving the Needle with Better Metrics and Smaller Experiments
Stephen Goldsmith
Former mayor and public-service innovator; author on governance and AI in government
Episode: The 100th Episode Mailbag!
Helen Arteaga
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services, New York City
New York City government
Episode: Serving the Whole Person in NYC
Brita Andercheck
Chief Data Officer and Director of Office of Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, Dallas
City of Dallas
Episode: How Cities Scale Data Innovation Through Cultural Change
Liz Crowe
Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, Cleveland
City of Cleveland
Episode: How Cities Scale Data Innovation Through Cultural Change
Kim Leary
Lecturer at the Kennedy School; Associate Professor at the Medical School and Public Health School; Director of the Good Services Lab
Good Services Lab, Harvard
Episode: Good, Responsive Services Start With the Resident
Denice Ross
Director of Federal Data Policy at the American Federation of Scientists; former Chief Data roles in New Orleans and federal government
American Federation of Scientists
Episode: Federal Data, Local Impact: What Cities Need to Know
Teddy Svoronos
Senior lecturer in public policy, Harvard Kennedy School
Harvard Kennedy School
Episode: Building an AI-Ready City Government

Host

Stephen Goldsmith
Host of Data-Smart City Pod; Professor of Urban Policy; affiliated with Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Great listen

    I like that the episodes are bite-sized, with some really interesting guests too! 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eri770
    United States3 years ago
  • Interesting, under-explored topics

    Get a quick, digestible look into the interface of government and technology that everyone says is important but the specifics of which are usually hidden away in industry papers and memos.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    margeg775
    United States4 years ago
  • What a show!

    The editing is top notch and Professor Goldsmith is a rare mind.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norajustine
    United States4 years ago

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The show is appreciated for bridging academic and practitioner perspectives.
The host is praised for sharp insights and a strong analytical framework.
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Production quality and guest expertise are frequently highlighted as standout elements.
Episodes are seen as practical and actionable for city governments.

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Recast - What Mayors Need to Know About SNAP with Dr. Sara Bleich
Q: Could you take us through a list of things that cities who are trying to make a difference, mayors who are trying to make a difference, can do for their most vulnerable, given the situations that those neighborhoods are going to face?
Mayors can clarify changing eligibility rules, encourage residents to claim benefits they qualify for, press states to simplify processes, support enrollment assistance, use technology to reduce administrative burdens, and document the effects of benefit losses.
Recast - What Mayors Need to Know About SNAP with Dr. Sara Bleich
Q: How do changes in SNAP affect food pantries, for example?
Food pantries face increased demand amid reduced funding. Because SNAP participation can automatically connect households to free school meals, losing SNAP can also jeopardize school meal access.
The 100th Episode Mailbag!
Q: What is the main thing a city should consider when it comes to incorporating new technology?
Focus first on the problems to be solved, then evaluate technologies in that context, ensuring they plug into the system and contribute to interoperability rather than chasing the latest hype.
Good, Responsive Services Start With the Resident
Q: How can mayors and city leaders better listen to constituents and use AI responsibly?
Develop a structured listening approach, use AI to surface missing voices without over-relying on it, and implement checks and balances to verify AI findings while aligning with resident needs.
Good, Responsive Services Start With the Resident
Q: What is the core idea behind Good Services Lab and how should cities think about improving services?
Focus on the resident journey rather than department silos, diagnose pain points in daily life, and start with high-impact services while measuring progress over time to ensure improvements are meaningful.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Data-Smart City Pod

What is Data-Smart City Pod about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on city leadership, data-driven governance, and technology-enabled public services, featuring city officials, technologists, academics, and policy researchers who share practical, implementation-focused insights. Episodes often cover cross-agency collaboration, AI and analytics in public administration, equity and resident-centric design, and scalable city programs. Notable strengths include concrete case studies from major U.S. cities, a focus on managing change and culture in government, and a habit of translating complex data topics into actionable lessons for practitioners. These episodes are likely to appeal to public sector professionals, city managers, data officers, policy researchers, and vendors seeking to align t... more

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Recent guests on Data-Smart City Pod include:

1. Sara Naomi Bleich
2. Jessica MacLeod
3. Stephen Goldsmith
4. Helen Arteaga
5. Brita Andercheck
6. Liz Crowe
7. Kim Leary
8. Denice Ross

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