Empathy Affect
On Empathy Affect, we explore the human side of government. We get to know the real people in government who serve us. We learn about their missions, the people they serve, and the true impact of their work. In each episode, we'll speak with real people about how they weave empathy into the policies and programs of government.
Podcasting since 2022 • 39 episodes
Empathy Affect
Latest Episodes
S3E10: From Research to Recovery: How the VA is Changing PTSD Care
PTSD is often called the “invisible wound” of military service. For many veterans, it shows up in nightmares, sudden triggers, or the feeling of being constantly on edge, making everyday life feel like another battlefield. But there’s hope: PTS...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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36:01
S3E9: Florida’s Strategy for Resilient Homes and Insurance Stability
As storms grow stronger and insurance becomes harder to access, Floridians are looking for answers—and support. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) is working to stabilize the insurance market while giving homeowners the tools to b...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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38:27
S3E8: Redefining Recovery in California: San Francisco’s Public Health Approach to SUD
Stories around substance use disorder (SUD) have too often been framed around crisis and moral failing. But SUD is a health condition—no different from heart disease or cancer—and it deserves public response rooted in care, not stigma. San Fran...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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33:38
S3E7: The Palm Beach Playbook for Person-Centered Recovery
Palm Beach County, Florida, was the epicenter of the state’s opioid crisis for many years as pill mills and malfeasance plagued the county’s communities. Since 2017, the county has been addressing the crisis, forming an advisory committee, appo...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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39:00
S3E6: Informed Is Empowered: How NYC Is Simplifying Data for the Public
How do you turn complex environmental health data into something people can actually use—and trust? In this episode of Empathy Affect, we talk with Matthew Montesano, senior director of data communication at the New York C...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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36:50