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The Public Service Project

Cait Dallaire
Public Service
National Security
Community Service
Multilateral Diplomacy
Environmental Justice
Community Building
Diversity
Immigration
Foreign Service
Community Engagement
USAID
Human Rights
Existential Dread
Civil Service
Resilience
Iran Nuclear Deal
Kosovo Independence
Storytelling
Public Health
Peace Corps

We're spending some time getting to know America's public servants: who they are, what experiences shaped them, why they chose the path of service, and what they've learned along the way.

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Jared Banks spent over 20 years in the Foreign Service, serving in DC, London, Geneva, Kabul, Warsaw, Brasilia, and advancing U.S. priorities on issues like critical emerging tech, science diplomacy, peacekeeping, and human rights. He's here to talk ... more

Brianna Clarke-Schwelm is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Global Health Alliance, a nonprofit organization striving to advance the state as a center of global health. Brianna has spent her career blending her love of rural communities (s... more

I had the privilege of sitting down for the first LIVE recording of the Public Service Project at my alma mater, UNC Chapel Hill (GO HEELS!), with a fellow alum, the incomparably brilliant Jennifer Davis.

Jen is currently a Distinguished Professor ... more

Jose Mercado is a U.S. national security and foreign policy expert with 30 years of U.S. government service. He's a U.S. Air Force Veteran and Diplomatic Security Special Agent, specializing in democracy, human rights, and crisis response, and recent... more

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Recent Guests

Brianna Clarke-Schwelm
Executive director of the North Carolina Global Health Alliance, focusing on global health and women's health issues.
North Carolina Global Health Alliance
Episode: On the Global and the Local with Brianna Clarke-Schwelm
Jennifer Davis
A Foreign Service officer with extensive experience in public service.
Episode: On Bridges and Ballasts: A LIVE Conversation with Jennifer Davis
Dylan Lang
Lawyer, social worker, and human rights activist
U.S. Department of State (former)
Episode: On Rights and Responsibilities with Dylan Lang
Dr. Abir Aldhalimi
Child refugee turned clinical psychologist focusing on global mental health and trauma recovery
Founder of Unknotted Mental Health
Episode: On Trauma and Recovery with Dr. Abir Aldhalimi
Paul Kruchowski
Former senior US diplomat and career member of the Senior Executive Service
Episode: On Organization and Culture with Paul Kruchowski
Dr. Aubrey Paris
A policy maker, producer, author, and PhD scientist who formerly served as a senior policy advisor in the U.S. Department of State.
US Department of State
Episode: On Innovation and Edutainment with Dr. Aubrey Paris
Tim Davis
Former U.S. Ambassador to Qatar with extensive experience in various diplomatic roles.
U.S. State Department
Episode: On Sacrifice and Celebration with Ambassador Tim Davis
Christian Loubeau
Former US diplomat, Teach for America public school teacher, and vice president at Casirer
Casirer
Episode: On Heritage and Helping Professions with Christian Loubeau
Jessica Benton Cooney
Senior strategic communicator and storyteller, formerly with USAID
USAID
Episode: On Survival and Foreign Assistance with Jessica Benton Cooney

Host

Kate DeLair
Host of The Public Service Project

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • 5/5

    Timely, genuine, and important. Americans should know who’s working for them, and this podcast is a great way to find out!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JanetWolf
    United States7 months ago
  • Great listen

    Now more than ever, we need to hear these stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastFan2025
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the timely and genuine storytelling that reveals the experiences of public servants.
The show's focus on real-life experiences resonates well with audiences, aligning with the need for transparency in government.

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#58
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#186
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Talking Points

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On Rights and Responsibilities with Dylan Lang
Q: What do you think that the future of public service will look like in an ideal world?
Dylan believes that rebuilding public service will be challenging due to changing perceptions and the need for better recruitment and retention of passionate individuals.
On Rights and Responsibilities with Dylan Lang
Q: You began working on international human rights issues with the Bureau of International Organization Affairs. What was it like to engage with those issues in your work?
Dylan found it profound and important to be out in the workplace, especially as he worked on issues addressing human rights abuses globally.
On Trauma and Recovery with Dr. Abir Aldhalimi
Q: How do you define resilience?
Dr. Aldhalimi defines resilience as the ability to sit with pain and have hope simultaneously, emphasizing the complex nature of resilience beyond just surviving hardship.
On Trauma and Recovery with Dr. Abir Aldhalimi
Q: Can you just tell us a little bit about how you grew up and what experiences shaped the way that you think about your work in the world?
Dr. Aldhalimi reflects on her childhood in Iraq during the Gulf War, emphasizing how her experience as a refugee informed her curiosity about mental health and trauma resilience.
On Bridges and Ballasts: A LIVE Conversation with Jennifer Davis
Q: What was a challenging moment in your Foreign Service career?
The hardest part was when local Turkish staff were unjustly arrested, and I had to advocate for their legal defense while maintaining morale.

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What is The Public Service Project about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A diverse range of topics centered around public service and civic engagement is explored, emphasizing personal journeys of individuals within the government sector. The discussions frequently highlight the intricate interplay between their professional experiences, personal backgrounds, and the underlying motivations driving their commitment to serve. Notably, guests share harrowing and uplifting stories from their careers, shedding light on challenges faced and the resilience required to navigate public service in contemporary society. This emphasis on storytelling not only offers insights into governmental roles but also reflects broader themes of community involvement, democratic values, and personal growth, making the series particular... more

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