Government Video Podcast

Government Video Podcast

This podcast is for city communications teams and video professionals in government. We talk about expanding service delivery with video and streaming, media accessibility, gear, broadcast and streaming workflows, and beyond.

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November 13, 2025 30 mins

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Host Dana Healy talks with Marie Cohan, Statewide Digital Accessibility Officer, about reframing accessibility as a driver of efficiency and leadership engagement. Marie shares her three-phase roadmap—from policy to action—to help government teams turn accessibility goals into measurable progress ahead of the 2026 WCAG deadline.

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In this episode, host Dana Healy talks with Jay Wyant, Chief Information Accessibility Officer for the State of Minnesota, about how building a culture of digital accessibility transforms compliance from a requirement into a shared commitment, and why lasting inclusion starts with mindset, not mandates.

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Host Michelle Alimoradi and guest Mike Wassenaar, President & CEO of the Alliance for Community Media, explore the meaning of Community Media Day and how partnerships between cities and community media centers strengthen trust, accessibility, and civic engagement in local government communications.

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Host Dana Healy and guest Mathias Retchzigel explore how cities can move beyond compliance and embrace compassionate design to make government websites and media truly accessible for every resident.

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The Tightrope team shares how they overhauled their brand for accessibility—and what city teams can learn from their journey to ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance.

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The ADA reshaped physical spaces—now it’s redefining digital ones. Host Dana Healy talks with Lynn Wehrman, founder of WeCo, about upcoming web compliance deadlines, practical steps cities can take, and why digital accessibility is essential for inclusive civic engagement.

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For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we unpack insights from NAB 2025 panelists on AI’s role in government accessibility. Hear why city teams must push beyond “good enough” AI and use procurement power to drive inclusive, community-first solutions.

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Dana and Tightrope CEO JJ Parker break down key takeaways from NAB Show 2025—from rising accessibility expectations to why local government media is leading the industry, not following it.

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March 20, 2025 28 mins

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In this episode, Dana and Erich explore AI, the next wave of innovation for municipalities trying to streamline workflows and provide accessibility for residents.

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Heading to NAB Show in Las Vegas in April? This episode has some insider tips to help you find the accessibility tools and automation solutions to maximize your municipal media services.

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As viewing habits evolve, how can local governments keep their video content relevant, accessible, and widely distributed? GVP has the answers.

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We sit down with A.J. Thompson of Cloud Driven Solutions to explore how you can streamline city council meetings, boost public transparency, and enhance accessibility with cloud-based automation. 

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Learn how the City of Fresno’s multilingual audio services are transforming government meeting accessibility with host Michelle Alimoradi and CMAC Executive Director, Bryan Harley.

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Wondering what the new DOJ ADA rules mean for local stations? Mike Bradley of Bradley Warner Law joins Michelle Alimoradi on the Government Video Podcast to explain compliance steps, timelines, and funding tips.

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Curious how AI can transform city services? Nick Wassenberg, CEO of Cludo, joins Michelle Alimoradi on the Government Video Podcast this week to discuss how AI is reshaping transparency, accessibility, and resident engagement.

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Michelle Alimoradi takes you inside NAB Show New York to explore the latest trends in municipal video production, from analyzing viewer metrics to adopting lean, affordable live remote workflows.

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October 11, 2024 22 mins

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Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Brady Wurtz of Campbell Media to learn how they secured grant funding to caption all of their content on all channels.

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Facing a DOJ accessibility audit? Our guests from Salem Public Schools joined Dana Healy on the podcast this week to share their firsthand experiences. Tune in for must-know insights!

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Michelle Alimoradi and Daniell Krawczyk discuss how local government communication teams can safely and effectively use AI tools, avoid the hype, and protect residents from AI-driven scams.

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Learn how OTT apps and mobile platforms can revolutionize government communication and boost transparency with expert insights from Centrell Reed of Creed Global Media.

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