Civic Engagement Podcast Archives
Search our archives here for WashingTECH Tech Policy podcast episodes related to civic engagement and election security.
How Mayors Can Bridge the Digital Divide One City at a Time with Stephanie Mash Sykes (Ep. 99)
/in Civic Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, home post, podcast /by Joe MillerHow Mayors Can Bridge the Digital Divide One City at a Time with Stephanie Mash Sykes (Ep. 99)
The Rise of Technology is a Double-Edged Sword for many African Americans Recent reports suggest that African Americans have the most to gain, and yet the most to lose, from advances in technology. The digital divide persists. Recent Pew research shows 86% of blacks reported being internet users, compared to 90% of all respondents. However, just 65% of Black survey respondents to the Pew study have access to broadband at home, compared to 73% of Internet users overall, and 78% of white
How to Work with Philanthropists in Silicon Valley with Gina Dalma (Ep. 98)
/in Artificial Intelligence, Civic Engagement, Cybersecurity, Education, home post, podcast /by Joe MillerHow to Work with Philanthropists in Silicon Valley with Gina Dalma (Ep. 98)
Philanthropists in Silicon Valley Want Your Ideas The provincial Silicon Valley that was loathe to step outside of Northern California is practically ancient history. An industry that once shunned Washington, D.C.’s buttoned-up bureaucrats now leads in lobbying and campaign contributions. Increasingly, philanthropists in Silicon Valley are making investments that in many ways are changing the very structure of our institutions. The New York Times is running a series on the institutional
Ep 68: How Resurgent Libraries Offer Content, Classes, Makerspaces and More with Alan Inouye
/in Civic Engagement, Education, podcast, Smart Cities /by Joe MillerEp 68: How Resurgent Libraries Offer Content, Classes, Makerspaces and More with Alan Inouye
Alan S. Inouye heads public policy for the American Library Association (ALA). In this role, Alan leads ALA’s technology policy portfolio ranging from telecommunications to copyright and licensing, to advance the ability of libraries to contribute to the economic, educational, cultural, and social well-being of America’s communities. Alan is a recognized expert in national technology policy, published in various outlets such as The Hill, Roll Call, and the Christian Science Monitor. He serves
How to Talk to Policymakers About Racism and the Internet with Charlton McIlwain (Ep. 24)
/in Civic Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, First Amendment, podcast /by Joe MillerHow to Talk to Policymakers About Racism and the Internet with Charlton McIlwain (Ep. 24)
As a researcher, writer and teacher, Dr. McIlwain’s primary interests focus broadly on issues of race and media, particularly within the social and political arena. His previous work centered on how political candidates construct, mobilize, benefit or suffer damage from race-based appeals. In 2011 Dr. McIlwain co-authored the book Race Appeal: How Candidates Invoke Race in U.S. Political Campaigns (Temple University Press). In 2012, the book won the prestigious Ralph Bunche Award, given by the…
How to Turn Your Personal Story into Effective Advocacy with Wendy Rivera (Ep. 22)
/in Broadband Access & Adoption, Civic Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, podcast /by Joe MillerHow to Turn Your Personal Story into Effective Advocacy with Wendy Rivera (Ep. 22)
Wendy Rivera-Aguilar is the Executive Director and Policy Advisor to Latinos in Tech Innovation & Social Media (LATISM) and President of the Multicultural Education Alliance. Wendy has a strong public interest track record and a solid background in Civil Rights, Administrative Law, and Public Policy. She was an Assistant General Counsel for a National Regulatory Firm where her portfolio included Foreign Ownership Investment Reform. She also served as Staff Counsel and Director of…
Hear How Easily You Can Control the Government with NYC Council Member Benjamin Kallos (Ep. 21)
/in Civic Engagement, podcast /by Joe MillerHear How Easily You Can Control the Government with NYC Council Member Benjamin Kallos (Ep. 21)
My Distinguished guest today is New York City Council Member Benjamin J. Kallos—Kallos Represents District 5 in the City of New York: Roosevelt Island and the Upper East Side. Kallos has spent his entire political career fighting for New Yorkers. As a member of the New York Democratic Lawyers Council he rose to the position of Statewide Coordination Committee Chair, organizing and managing over 4,000 attorneys and 350 law students, to protect New Yorkers’ ability to vote in the most recent…
Here’s What it Takes to Inspire Across the Aisle with Nicol Turner-Lee (Ep. 14)
/in Artificial Intelligence, Big Data/Privacy, Broadband Access & Adoption, Civic Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Education, Environment, First Amendment, Net Neutrality/Internet Economy, podcast, Smart Cities, Wireless /by Joe MillerHere’s What it Takes to Inspire Across the Aisle with Nicol Turner-Lee (Ep. 14)
Dr. Nicol Turner-Lee is Vice President and Chief Research and Policy Officer for the Multicultural Media, Internet and Telecommunications Council. In this senior role, Dr. Turner-Lee designs and implements a research and policy agenda that supports MMTC’s mission, and advocates for telecom and Internet policy reform through legislation, rulemaking, executive orders, public-private partnerships, and best practices. In 2011, she was appointed to the Federal Advisory Committee on…
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