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GovEx Data Points

GovEx Data Points
Artificial Intelligence
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A podcast about government and data. Telling stories from practitioners and academics about how data affects communities and the lives of residents.

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Latest Episodes

--- Why cities need faster, smarter decision-making and why empathy, judgment, and trust still matter most in the age of AI.

--- In this episode, Flowers reflects on his path from prosecutor to New York City’s first Chief Analytics Officer and expla... more

--- Matt Sokol discusses why better data is the foundation for successful AI, smarter services, and public trust.

--- In this episode, Sokol shares how Washington, D.C. is breaking down data silos, improving data quality, and making open data more a... more

--- Boston’s Chief Research and Data Officer, Shin-pei Tsay, shares how cities can shift from analytics to impact by focusing on user experience, transparency, and practical AI use.

--- This episode explores how the chief data officer role is evolvi... more

--- Justin Elszasz, former Chief Data Officer for Baltimore and GovEx advisor and CDO-in-Residence, shares what it takes to lead data strategy, navigate complexity, and guide responsible AI use in cities.

--- Part of our Meet the CDOs miniseries, th... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Flowers
Former New York City Chief Analytics Officer (2012-2014)
New York City government
Episode: #112 - Former NYC data chief Mike Flowers on AI, Trust, and the Future of City Data
Matt Sokol
Chief Data Officer for Washington, DC
District of Columbia Government
Episode: #111 - D.C. CDO Matt Sokol on the AI-Driven Future of City Government
Shin-pei Tsay
Chief Research and Data Officer, City of Boston
City of Boston
Episode: #110 - Beyond Dashboards: How Boston’s CDO is Rethinking City Services
Justin Elszasz
Chief Data Officer of Baltimore (2021–2024); GovEx Resident
GovEx; City of Baltimore
Episode: #109 – How AI Is Redefining the Chief Data Officer Role
Melissa Breda
former Chief Data Officer for Buenos Aires City Government; GovEx Senior Data Strategy Implementation Advisor
GovEx; Buenos Aires City Government
Episode: #108 - Meet the CDOs: Melisa Breda on Trust and Responsibility in the Age of AI
Michele Jolin
Co-founder and CEO of Results for America
Results for America
Episode: #107 - Trust Through Results: Data, Evidence, and the Future of Public Service
Matías Meric
Chief of Staff to Mayor Esteban Alicino in Lujan de Cuyo, Argentina
City of Lujan de Cuyo
Episode: #105 - From Potholes to Predictive Power: How One City Is Using AI to Stay Ahead
Renard Johnson
Mayor of El Paso, Texas
City of El Paso
Episode: #102 - Rewriting a Narrative: How El Paso’s mayor is using data to highlight the city’s promise
Cheriene Floyd
Chief Data Officer for the City of Miami and the first CDO in the city's history
City of Miami
Episode: #100 - The Chief Data Officer: An Essential and Evolving Role in the Age of Generative AI

Host

Evan Serpich
Director of Communications at GovEx with broad involvement in GovEx communications and public sector data initiatives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 21 ratings
  • Improve sound quality

    GovEx is a great way to learn more about how data is being used in local government. Would love to see improved sound quality (maybe hosts could be closer to the mics) so the topic points can be better heard and absorbed. Love the diversity of ideas and experiences being shared.

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    3
    Dream Girl Warrior
    United States6 years ago
  • Must listen if you love local gov or data

    The team always brings unique stories about how data is being used in local government to advance service delivery. I look forward to every episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AbbyO_GA
    United States9 years ago
  • The Wonk We Need

    Each episode is a deep dive on the tools needed to advance local government.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GovLover
    United States9 years ago
  • Data to the rescue

    Love this idea and the execution. Nice work GovEx!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    twinkletoesATL
    United States10 years ago
  • Great Examples of Data in Action

    Very interesting real-world stories about how cities are harnessing data and performance analytics for policy and decision making. Looking forward to hearing more!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Quinn Quant
    United States10 years ago

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- Strong focus on real-world data use in cities and practical impact.
- High-quality guests and diverse perspectives on government data.
- Content is highly relevant for those interested in open data and city governance.

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Talking Points

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#110 - Beyond Dashboards: How Boston’s CDO is Rethinking City Services
Q: As you scale, do you see opportunities to apply this approach in other areas of city government?
Yes. The resident-centered lens can be applied across services, including programs for older adults and school enrollment, using an experience-first approach to bundle relevant services and improve outcomes.
#110 - Beyond Dashboards: How Boston’s CDO is Rethinking City Services
Q: Could you walk us through scanning 250,000 permits and using machine learning to sort them by use case?
The team scraped a key field from permits, categorized common use cases, and reorganized the process around resident tasks (like renovating a bathroom) to guide people through a simpler, more predictable path.
#110 - Beyond Dashboards: How Boston’s CDO is Rethinking City Services
Q: Did you have trepidation about moving public-sector work into AI and data-driven approaches? How did you feel about that?
The guest explains it was a careful consideration, stressing transparency and governance, with emphasis on testing tools in the open and documenting the steps so residents understand the process and can provide feedback.
#105 - From Potholes to Predictive Power: How One City Is Using AI to Stay Ahead
Q: Why were you willing and interested in the AI track?
I was committed to principles of automation and simplification, aiming to make citizens' lives easier.
#105 - From Potholes to Predictive Power: How One City Is Using AI to Stay Ahead
Q: What was the real challenge in maintaining your city's roads?
Moving from reacting to visible problems to anticipating street deterioration and building a complete map of reality.

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Frequently Asked Questions About GovEx Data Points

What is GovEx Data Points about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-forward governance show that brings practitioners and researchers together to discuss how data, AI, and evidence shape public services, transparency, and community outcomes. Episodes frequently explore real-world city use cases, open data practices, and the human side of implementing analytics in government, with guests ranging from mayors and CIOs to researchers and program leads. The show often highlights collaborations across cities, philanthropy, and academia, and it can illuminate practical paths for data-driven policy, measurement of impact, and responsible AI in the public sector. A notable strength is its ability to translate complex data concepts into accessible stories and actionable lessons for local government and civil s... more

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7. Matías Meric
8. Renard Johnson

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