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 • 29 episodes
Empathy Affect
Latest Episodes
S2E12: Vote with Confidence: One Agency's Work to Secure Every Vote
The 2024 election season brings fresh and complex challenges to election systems across the country—from mis- and disinformation to threats to security. The Election Assistance Commission (EAC) serves as a federal election hub, providing resour...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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39:34
S2E11: NCI's Research to Prevent Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women behind skin cancer, with approximately 13.1% of women estimated to receive a diagnosis of breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is pioneering r...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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34:09
S2E10: Recruiting for a Purpose: The Value of Public Service
The federal government is the United States’ biggest employer, with more than 2.1 million Service members and over 2 million civilian employees. Behind those millions of professionals, federal human capital leaders provide resources, benefits, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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40:42
S2E9: Policy for the Planet: EPA's Role in Protecting Our Communities
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s policies have been key to keeping our country's people and environment healthy and safe. The agency's Office of Policy has been hard at work with some new updates though, taking new steps to strengthe...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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39:42
S2E8: Partnering for a Healthier Planet: Where Health and Climate Action Meet
The warming climate is having an impact on our health, both physically and mentally. So, what do we need to do to protect our health and the planet's wellbeing? The Department of Health and Human Service's Office of Climate Change and Health Eq...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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47:43