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 • 45 episodes
Empathy Affect
Latest Episodes
S4E4: Who Will Run the Roads? The AI and Workforce Challenges Facing State Transportation
What happens when the people who keep America moving start disappearing faster than we can replace them? Across the country, state transportation agencies are facing a workforce crisis that's been quietly building for years—and most of us have ...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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37:29
S4E3: How FDA Protects The Food We Eat
Most of us don’t think about food safety until something goes wrong—a recall notice or a moment in the kitchen when we wonder, “Is this still safe to eat?” In this episode, we take a look behind the scenes at how food safety is ensu...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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31:38
S4E2: How New York Is Building Mental Health Around People’s Lives
Caring for your mental health isn’t just about treatment. It’s about living a full life.This is how the New York State Office of Mental Health is rethinking how we handle mental health—by centering recovery, resilience, and the whole per...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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27:22
S4E1: How Boston Is Using AI to Improve Work and Life in the City
Technology has the power to make interacting with our cities and local governments smoother, easier, and more intuitive—but only when it's designed with people at the center. We enter Season 4 of Empathy Affect with Boston Chief Inf...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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39:22
S3E12: The Cost of Climate Risk: Why Resilience Is Smart Business for New Jersey
Disasters leave more than physical damage. They carry lasting financial consequences for the people, businesses, towns, and cities they impact. A new report from the New Jersey Office of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) lays out in stark terms...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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25:23