Showing results for "Public Service" in Political Science

Eine vorläufige Bilanz der Privatisierungspolitik lässt wenig Zweifel, dass kaum eines der damit verbundenen Versprechen eingehalten worden ist: Der Imperativ des Profits drängt dazu, die kaufkräftige Nachfrage gegenüber gesellschaftlichen Bedürfnissen und erkämpften Rechtsansprüchen zu privilegieren. Und zwar ohne dass die öffentlichen Dienstleistungen dabei "besser, billiger, bürgernäher" geworden wären, wie ein Schweizer Privatisierungs-Manifest in den 1990er-Jahren versprochen hatte.

Talking about institutions and cities in the age of AI.Find more here: alethios.substack.com

We're spending some time getting to know America's public servants: who they are, what experiences shaped them, why they chose the path of service, and what they've learned along the way.

We explore all things public service, management, and administration from the world of academia and practice. Hosted by Russ Glennon, Karin Bottom and Ian Elliott. Contact us at info@publicservicepodcasting.com Intro music: What's The Angle? by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com. Outro music: Canon In D Interstellar Mix by Kevin MacLeod (www.incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

“Profiles in Public Service” tells stories about unsung public servants who drive government’s most important accomplishments. Our guests include both federal employees and those who directly benefit from their leadership and innovation to demonstrate what federal services and support can mean for local communities. In an age when people continue to hold negative views about government—but also rely on it to solve big problems and crises—the stories we share promise to rebuild faith in the public institution most critical to our democracy. 

Welcome to Navigating Public Services, the podcast that helps you streamline your experience with various government services. From online appointments to important forms and tips on getting things done efficiently, we cover it all. In each episode, we focus on specific public service processes, giving you the inside scoop to make your experience smoother and faster.

"In Public Service" Podcast features the experiences of an IPS Officer

Ever wanted to advise a president, serve in Congress, or help craft public policy behind the scenes — but just don’t know how to get there, or which path is right for you? Then “Why Public Service?” is the podcast for you. Each week, we dive into the minds of men and women who chose to help improve our nation through a career in public service— whether through government service, working for think tanks, advocacy groups, or philanthropy. This podcast is a product of the R Street Institute, a free market think tank in Washington, D.C.

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The Service Station is a new podcast from the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services. It's a one-stop shop to fill up on the department's programs and services that help hundreds of thousands of people every day in Riverside County. The public can learn more about our services at www.RivCoDPSS.org and on social media (@RivCoDPSS / Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube)

Welcome to Behind The Service: A UNISON Insight into Local Government! This show is for members to learn about the work doing, hear from those at the forefront of making change and to inspire you to get involved and make a difference. We’ll be releasing a new episode fortnightly, covering topics such as privatisation, food regulation, workers rights and campaigning for care workers, to name a few. You’ll find inspirational content to campaign for better work and a round up of how your actions can help our guests. Follow the podcast, share it with your friends and family, and join UNISON.

Discover how people around the world are making government digital services better. Tune in to our series, produced by the BC Public Service, and be part of shaping a more inclusive digital future.

Is democracy in crisis, or are we simply at a turning point? In this series we explore what the challenges to democracy have been in recent years. Supported by PBS and the Institute for Humanities Research at Arizona State University, join co-hosts Nicole Anderson and Julian Knowles in a fortnightly podcast series that helps us to understand democracy in the 21st century context by going head-to-head with a number of experts on whether or not democracy has a future.

Transition Lab is a behind-the-scenes look at presidential transitions. Join Valerie Boyd, director of the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition for candid discussions with transition experts, exploring the relationship between presidential transitions, effective government and a strong democracy. Transition Lab is a must-listen for anyone interested in developing a better understanding of what needs to happen before a president takes office or starts a second term.

Bringing you the news from rural America. The Yonder Report, hosted by Roz Brown, is a 3-minute weekly newscast highlighting the vibrant, resilient spirit of living and working in Rural America. Despite the news media's consolidation into big cities, stories coming from thousands of small communities across the country are no less urgent and relevant to our national conversation. The Daily Yonder and Public News Service are teaming up to deliver this short, fast-paced roundup of rural news that features a wide variety of rural voices and keeps listeners informed and engaged on underreported ...

Immerse yourself in the captivating adventures of Hiram Bingham, the renowned explorer who unveiled the mystery of Machu Picchu in 1911. His fascinating journey, vividly described in his book Inca Lands, is available at [LibriVox](http//librivox.org/inca-lands-by-hiram-bingham/). In 1917, Bingham took to the skies, organizing the United States Schools of Military Aeronautics at eight prominent universities. Further, in Issoudun, France, he oversaw the primary Air Service flying school. Bingham was a staunch advocate for the Air Services independence from the Army post-war, and this book offers...

Step into the world of Civil Service, subtitled An American Drama in Three Acts A Play with a Punch. This captivating comedy-drama explores the intricate tapestry of American life through the eyes of a diverse group of government employees working in a small-town post office in the Midwest. Meet the stern inspector, the officious postmaster, the gossipy mail clerk, the ambitious young clerk, the kind-hearted rural route carrier, the eager new recruit, and the determined little stamp clerk who selflessly prioritizes her friends success over her own dreams. Join us for a heartfelt journey filled...

Dive into the thrilling world of detective-mystery with On Secret Service. This compilation delivers dramatized narratives of real cases cracked by the U.S. Secret Service, an agency that has continuously expanded since its inception in 1865, especially after the assassination of President McKinley in 1901. Stay gripped as we bring you authentic, true-to-life stories from the intriguing realm of government espionage.

Albert Richardson was a daring reporter for Horace Greeley’s New York Tribune who took on the perilous task of going undercover in the American South, documenting the rising secession crisis. When the Civil War erupted in April 1861, he joined the Union armies as a war correspondent, tirelessly sending dispatches from the front lines for two years. His journey took a harrowing turn in May 1863 when he was thrown from a burning barge into the Mississippi River while trying to evade a Confederate battery near Vicksburg. Captured as a prisoner, Richardson believed his status as a civilian ...

In September 2010, an inquiry was launched to examine the role and oversight of private security contractors in Afghanistan, sparked by a tragic event in August 2008 when US forces bombed the village of Azizabad. This incident ignited a fierce public debate between the US Government and the United Nations regarding the number of fatalities and whether the victims were civilians or Taliban fighters. Allegations surfaced that Afghan employees of ArmorGroup, a private security contractor, had misled the US military with false information, and were involved in murder and anti-coalition activities....