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The PIO Podcast

Robert Tornabene
Artificial Intelligence
Crisis Communications
Social Media
Public Information Officer
Public Safety
Law Enforcement
Public Information Officer (PIO)
Crisis Communication
Internal Communications
Public Safety Communications
Public Trust
Public Information Officer Training
Cybersecurity
Misinformation
Fentanyl
AAA
Illinois
Chicago
Harris County Emergency Management
Oviedo, Florida

The PIO Podcast is a leading resource for Public Information Officers (PIOs) and Public Affairs Officers (PAOs) working in law enforcement, fire service, EMS, emergency management, and government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels. Focused on crisis communications, media relations, and public trust, this podcast delivers expert insights, real-world strategies, and interviews with exp... more

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In this episode, father-daughter team Brad and Kira Newbury share their journey in EMS education, leadership insights, and innovative approaches to training future public safety professionals. Discover how their organization, NMETC,... more

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Episode Summary: Victorian Simmons discusses her research on trauma communication patterns among first responders, the impact of repeated trauma exposure, and strategies for improving mental health and communication within emergency... more

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Episode Summary: Bruce Bieber shares his personal journey from tragedy to advocacy, highlighting the systemic failures in law enforcement's handling of domestic violence cases and proposing best practices to prevent future tragedies... more

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Jason Pack, a retired FBI special agent and public information officer, shares insights from his extensive career in law enforcement and crisis communication. He discusses lessons learned from major... more

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Recent Guests

Victorian Simmons
Safety professional; Ph.D. candidate researching trauma communication patterns in first responders
City of Apex, North Carolina
Episode: First Responder Trauma Study that will save lives with Victorian Simmons
Bruce Bieber
Advocate for Officer Involved Domestic Violence
Advocate, public safety, OIDV specialist
Episode: Officer involved Domestic Violence with Bruce Bieber
Jason Pack
Retired FBI Special Agent with extensive public communications and crisis exposure
FBI / mediarep.us
Episode: Mastering Crisis Communication: Lessons from the FBI and Boston Bombing with Jason Pack
Tim Miller
Global Field CTO and Chief Cybersecurity Strategist at Dataminr
Dataminr
Episode: Misinformation AI Threats to Elections with Tim Miller
Eric Saylors
Product Lead at HEN Technologies, leader in firefighter safety and fire suppression technology
HEN Technologies
Episode: Revolutionizing Crisis Communication with AI with Eric Saylors
Rebecca D'Auria
Public information analyst, Orange County Sheriff's Office (California)
Orange County Sheriff's Office
Episode: The Role of Social Media in Modern Law Enforcement: Insights from Rebecca D'Auria
Evan Meyer
Founder of MyGovTools, former district director in the State Senate
MyGovTools
Episode: Revolutionizing Government: How MyGovTools Enhances Community Engagement
Josh Behr
Dr. Josh Behr, research professor focused on community resilience, disaster response, evacuation behavior, and vulnerable populations
Old Dominion University; also affiliated with GMU and Vanderbilt on NSF project
Episode: The Hidden Complexity of Disaster Recovery That Practitioners Often Overlook
Daniel J. Wallace
Sergeant Major, US Army Public Affairs Bureau
US Army Public Affairs Bureau
Episode: Mastering Military Communication: Lessons from Sergeant Major Daniel Wallace

Host

Robert Tornabeni
Host and public information officer with a focus on crisis communications and public trust

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • Wow a podcast for PIOs!

    Just discovered your Podcast after Mark Brady shared on social media. I look forward to new episodes and catching up on all of the past episodes as well! Thank you for doing this.

    Beth Malasky- Public Information Manager, Queen Anne’s County Government

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Beth Malasky
    United States3 years ago
  • Kevin Barry retired PIO

    This podcast is more interesting and informative every week. It’s good to hear from PIO‘s whom I know and to hear the stories from other PIO’s with different backgrounds but with some of the same challenges. This podcast is a definite must listen to for the newly appointed PIO who hasn’t started networking but faces the same challenges and issues as every other PIO’s across the country. Most PIO‘s are a staff of one, so make PIO podcast your extended staff with many years of experience.

    Kevin B... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KB PIO
    United States5 years ago
  • Great info sharing

    The spotlight is on PIO’s from around the country who get to talk about the challenges they’ve faced taking on their positions, and some of their approaches to those challenges. I enjoy listening to this valuable info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    So 10-8
    United States5 years ago
  • Great service for PIOs!

    Roberts work here is a very great service for PIOs to learn best practices and get to know each other!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KatieHC
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Very interesting information. Chief Hsiung has some great things to say. This was a great mix of informative information and relaxed content. Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The PIO Bob
    United States6 years ago

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Hosts foster a calm, informative vibe with actionable takeaways for government communicators.
Guests bring real-world experience from public sector crises and media relations.
The show is a must-listen for PIOs who want practical, battle-tested guidance.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Revolutionizing Government: How MyGovTools Enhances Community Engagement
Q: What is one thing a local PIO should measure to understand community trust?
Regular, consistent weekly outreach that shows listening to constituents, avoiding taking sides as a default, and building a perception that officials have residents' backs.
Revolutionizing Government: How MyGovTools Enhances Community Engagement
Q: What does authentic communication look like in government in the era of AI?
Authenticity comes from messaging that reflects actual beliefs and supported positions, verified by human oversight, ensuring tone and content align with the constituents' views rather than being purely AI-generated.
Revolutionizing Government: How MyGovTools Enhances Community Engagement
Q: Do you believe better communication alone solves public trust issues or does technology have a role in rebuilding that trust?
Communication is critical, but not the only factor; technology plays a role in enabling timely, accurate information delivery and better reach, while human judgment remains essential to interpret and authenticate messaging.
Revolutionizing Crisis Communication with AI with Eric Saylors
Q: What safeguards should organizations implement using AI-generated recommendations, especially in terms of ethics?
Invest in higher-tier AI models that offer persistence and reliable sourcing, maintain policies to disclose AI use, verify information against sources, and avoid relying on AI for factual content without human verification to prevent hallucinations and misstatements.
Revolutionizing Crisis Communication with AI with Eric Saylors
Q: What questions or prompts should leaders ask AI when preparing those sensitive public statements?
Start with prompts to map out multiple narrative styles, then select the one that fits your situation. Have AI draft inputs that focus on the why, the people, and the mission, and use it to structure main points while preserving core values and empathy.

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A practical, practitioner-focused show featuring public information officers and public affairs professionals who share real-world strategies for crisis communications, media relations, and public trust. Episodes often center on handling fast-moving incidents, countering misinformation, and maintaining transparency with diverse audiences, with guests ranging from crime and public safety reporters to cybersecurity experts, local government communicators, and private-sector partners. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on actionable frameworks, relationship-building with media, internal alignment, and ethical, human-centered messaging. Listeners likely gain concrete tactics for day-to-day PIO work, crisis playbooks, and strategies to elevat... more

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1. Victorian Simmons
2. Bruce Bieber
3. Jason Pack
4. Tim Miller
5. Eric Saylors
6. Rebecca D'Auria
7. Evan Meyer
8. Josh Behr

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