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Data-Smart City Pod

Data-Smart City Solutions
Community Engagement
Urban Policy
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Chicago
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Urban Planning
Leadership
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Climate Change
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Public Transportation
Education
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Inflation Reduction Act

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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This episode features Mike Sarasti, former Chief Innovation Officer and Director of Innovation and Technology in Miami and a leading advocate for government transformation, in conversation with host Stephen Goldsmith. They unpack how GenAI and rapid ... 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

In this special episode, Harvard Kennedy School Professor Stephen Goldsmith and Harvard University Graduate School of Design Professor Charles Waldheim co-host a podcast crossover. Pr. Waldheim, host of the Future of the American City podcast and Dir... more

In this episode, Professor Stephen Goldsmith speaks with Dr. Andrew Schroeder of Direct Relief and CrisisReady. They discuss how cities can break down data silos and build integrated, actionable platforms to better respond to public health and enviro... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Sarasti
An atropaner working with cities, and former Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Miami.
City of Miami
Episode: How GenAI Can Actually Boost Public Sector Creativity
Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich
Inaugural Vice Provost for Special Projects at Harvard, Professor of Public Health at the Chan School, and Faculty Member at the Kennedy School.
Harvard University
Episode: What Mayors Need to Know About SNAP with Dr. Sara Bleich
Dr. Andrew Schroeder
Vice President of Research and Analysis for the Global Humanitarian Aid Program, Direct Relief, and co-founder of CrisisReady
Direct Relief and CrisisReady
Episode: How Cities Can Use Data to Transform Disaster Response
Santi Garces
Chief Innovation Officer and Head of the Mayor's Innovation and Technology Cabinet in Boston
City of Boston
Episode: StatGPT: The Future of City Performance
Dan Huttenlocher
Inaugural Dean of the MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, Professor of Electrical Engineering, Computer Science at MIT
MIT
Episode: Recast - The Complicated Interplay: AI and Government
Miguel Carrasco
Global Leader for Boston Consulting Group's Center for Digital Government
Boston Consulting Group
Episode: Harnessing AI for Trust and Transformation
Oliver Wise
Acting Undersecretary for Economic Affairs and Chief Data Officer at Commerce, previously Chief Data Officer in New Orleans.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Episode: Public Sector AI and the Evolution of Data Analytics with Oliver Wise
Libby Schaaf
Former Mayor of Oakland
City of Oakland
Episode: Exclusive: Advancing Educational Attainment and Future-Proofing Policies with Mayor Monroe Nichols and Mayor Libby Schaaf
Monroe Nichols
Current Mayor of Tulsa
City of Tulsa
Episode: Exclusive: Advancing Educational Attainment and Future-Proofing Policies with Mayor Monroe Nichols and Mayor Libby Schaaf

Hosts

Stephen Goldsmith
Professor of Urban Policy at the Bloomberg Center for Cities, he serves as the host and a leading voice on integrating data and innovation into public governance.
Betsy Gardner
Senior Editor at Data-Smart City Solutions, she contributes to the narrative of urban governance and innovation as a co-host.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Great listen

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eri770
    United States2 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 States3 years ago
  • What a show!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Norajustine
    United States3 years ago

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#27
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#39
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#85
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#153
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#189
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#207
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What Mayors Need to Know About SNAP with Dr. Sara Bleich
Q: What can cities do to support those affected by SNAP changes?
Mayors can help clarify recent changes to SNAP, reduce harm by advocating for better systems, and document real impacts on their communities.
What Mayors Need to Know About SNAP with Dr. Sara Bleich
Q: How should we think about the changing landscape and the intersection of school lunch, SNAP, and food pantries?
Funding to food pantries has been reduced while demand has increased, creating pressure on food sources. Efforts have been made to automate transitions between programs to help maintain benefits, but dropping off one program affects eligibility for others.
How Cities Can Use Data to Transform Disaster Response
Q: How do you think about PM25 or carbon and chronic childhood asthma or lead and brain development?
Utilizing data to identify environmental threats and understand their public health impacts is crucial, especially in urban settings.
How Cities Can Use Data to Transform Disaster Response
Q: How do you think about the agency issues and data access issues?
Fragmented data infrastructures in public sectors lead to challenges in accessing and integrating data from various agencies.
StatGPT: The Future of City Performance
Q: What's holding us back?
Improvements require a combination of policy, process, people, and technology changes and don't need to wait for all ingredients to be in place.

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Focusing on the intersection of government, data, and innovation, engaging discussions explore how cities can utilize cutting-edge technologies to enhance governance and urban living. Episodes delve into topics such as the application of generative AI in public services, data-driven decision making, and the integration of community needs into urban planning. Experts share insights on enhancing efficiency in governance, tackling public health challenges, and addressing modern societal issues through innovative data practices. This podcast stands out for its emphasis on actionable strategies and real-world examples, making it a valuable resource for local government officials, policy makers, and anyone interested in urban innovation.

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Recent guests on Data-Smart City Pod include:

1. Mike Sarasti
2. Dr. Sara Naomi Bleich
3. Dr. Andrew Schroeder
4. Santi Garces
5. Dan Huttenlocher
6. Miguel Carrasco
7. Oliver Wise
8. Libby Schaaf

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