Media Policy Center

JANUARY 21, 2019

Martin Luther King was a champion of economic justice and repeatedly spoke about the disparities in American society. In 1967, Dr. King and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) started planning a demonstration that would bring thousands of working poor to the National Mall in Washington D.C. They called it the “ Poor People’s Campaign ,” and with it they hoped to highlight the economic disparities in American society.

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Princeton Public Library

JANUARY 14, 2019

Every telephone conversation with my mother starts much the same, “Well, Louise died last week, she was 91, you know. You remember her, right? Didn’t you graduate with one of her children?” It’s rare that some catastrophe or calamity hasn’t befallen someone from my past in between these phone calls.

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ParkTalk podcast

JANUARY 31, 2019

Staff recruiting and retention initiatives are discussed in addition to technology enhancements that help connect patrons in our parks and facilities across the District. Guests: Katie Sepe, Director of Human Resources; Omar Sandoval, Director of Information Technology Staff recruiting and retention initiatives are discussed in addition to technology enhancements that help connect patrons in our parks and facilities across the District.

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 28, 2019

When Derwin Hannah moved from South Carolina to Baltimore, Maryland, 22 years ago, he couldn’t help but notice that things weren’t the way they should be. He noticed that the kids were playing in the street and that the local park, ABC Park, was being overrun with criminal activity and not being cared for. Derwin, who grew up in a large family of 10, wanted the kids in this Baltimore community to have the chance of experiencing the childhood that he had — a chance to play, a chance to feel a sen

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FedHeads

JANUARY 18, 2019

A special bonus episode of #FedHeads where Robert and Francis check in on the ongoing partial government shutdown. About FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better. They don't have t-shirts yet, but are open to ideas. If government is your bag, you've got to listen to 'em.

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Princeton Public Library

JANUARY 7, 2019

In the midst of anticipating a new year, there’s time to make a difference. As the winter solstice slides by and days begin to lengthen, we’re literally welcoming more light every day, but how, in these fraught times, do we each bring more light to the world? I’ve recently gleaned some lessons from George Washington, […].

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ParkTalk podcast

JANUARY 31, 2019

Community cooperation that makes District programs and events happen, program growth and new programs in 2018 and 2019 are discussed. Guests: Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation; Andrea Coates, Superintendent of Recreation Community cooperation that makes District programs and events happen, program growth and new programs in 2018 and 2019 are discussed.

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ParkTalk podcast

JANUARY 31, 2019

Two and a half years in to the Fort Hill facility’s operations, the staff reflects on its success, previews emerging programs and highlights the expansion planned for 2019. Guests: Sue Nance, Superintendent of Facilities; Kristina McGrath, Fitness Manager Two and a half years in to the Fort Hill facility’s operations, the staff reflects on its success, previews emerging programs and highlights the expansion planned for 2019.

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ParkTalk podcast

JANUARY 31, 2019

Environmental initiatives and sustainability of parks and golf operations are discussed in addition to progress relative to the golf master plan. Guests: Kevin Finnegan, Director of Parks; Carl Gorra, Parks and Fleet Operations Manager; Tim Dunn, Naperbrook Head Golf Professional Environmental initiatives and sustainability of parks and golf operations are discussed in addition to progress relative to the golf master plan.

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ParkTalk podcast

JANUARY 31, 2019

Park District staff takes a look back at 2018 accomplishments and previews key projects and timeframes for 2019. Guests: Brad Wilson, Director of Recreation; Eric Shutes, Director of Planning Park District staff takes a look back at 2018 accomplishments and previews key projects and timeframes for 2019.

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ParkTalk podcast

JANUARY 31, 2019

An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “connecting the community” in addition to a brief look back at 2018 and a look forward to 2019 sets the stage for this podcast series. Guests: Mike Reilly, Park Board President; Ray McGury, Executive Director An introduction to the podcast’s theme of “connecting the community” in addition to a brief look back at 2018 and a look forward to 2019 sets the stage for this podcast series.

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FedHeads

JANUARY 14, 2019

Episode #42 of #FedHeads welcome Tom Ross, President of Volcker Alliance, to discuss how they are working to improve government from the outside in. www.volckeralliance.com Tom Ross bio: [link]. About FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better.

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FedHeads

JANUARY 14, 2019

This week on Episode 43, Robert and Francis welcome Data Foundation consultant Jim Harper and Adam Hughes, Director at Grant Thornton Public Sector to discuss key findings from the 3rd edition of The State of the Union of #Open #Data report. State of the Union of Open Data Report: : gt-us.co/SOTUofOpenData About #FedHeads FedHeads are Robert Shea and Francis Rose, who love to talk about the arcana of government management and the people who are trying to make it better.

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FedHeads

JANUARY 8, 2019

Season 2 of #FedHeads kicks off with Robert and Francis wishing for a mailbag segment on FedHeads with listener questions and talking about the consequences of the partial government shutdown - including difficulties with restarting the government after a prolonged shutdown. Connect with the FedHeads on Social Media: Francis Rose on Twitter: [link] Francis Rose on LinkedIn: [link] Robert Shea on Twitter: [link] Robert Shea on LinkedIn: [link].

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Open Space Radio: Parks and Recreation Trends

JANUARY 7, 2019

In this episode we are talking about the case — or really the many, MANY cases — for open space. While it would take several libraries to thoroughly go through all the reasons why open space is important, we went to the expert on land use policy and economic development issues. Ed McMahon is the senior resident fellow at the Urban Land Institute (ULI).

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