Best Love Rutledge Podcasts (2026)

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Dawn Staley on Branding, Role Clarity and Values (Ep. 53) 12:17

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Questions Are Greater Than Answers — Dawn Staley: Branding, Purpose, and Values What does it mean to build a leadership brand that is authentic, values-driven, and resilient under pressure? In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, we explore the leadership philosophy of Dawn Staley, head coach of the University of South Carolina women…

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Rut is over, snow ready to fall and New Year has just arrived.....now what? 49:12

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Rickie Maples - Raising money for the Community with Tyler Farr! 55:27

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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Tactics used this Season to close the deal on so many Mature Bucks! 48:03

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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Joslyn Thompson Rule's Leadership JTR-isms (Ep. 52) 12:00

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This episode explores leadership, resilience, and self-belief through the wisdom and lived experience of Joslyn Thompson Rule—a Peloton Tread and Strength instructor whose approach to movement goes far beyond fitness. Based in London, Joslyn brings more than 21 years ofexperience as a personal trainer, sports therapist, and Nike Global Master Train…

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Pop-up Episode: Mele Kalikimaka from the GovNavigators! 9:59

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In this special Christmas pop-up episode of the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam close out a truly wild year in government with reflections, gratitude, and a well-earned holiday sendoff. We raise a glass to the remarkable career of Gene Dodaro, who is retiring after more than five decades of public service, including 15 years as Comptroller Gene…

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Nick Hart on the Power of Good Data in Government 29:41

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This week, the GovNavigators sit down with our good friend Nick Hart, President and CEO of the Data Foundation, for a wide-ranging conversation on why government data matters more than most people realize, and why it so often goes unnoticed until it’s at risk. Nick walks through the launch of the People’s Data 100, a new initiative designed to surf…

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Late Season Whitetail Tactics 48:01

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Send us a text This week we discuss different tactics to close the deal on late season bucks... from food sources to mock scrapes these will help you in your quest! Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots …

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221. FEVS Is Paused — Your Voice Doesn't Have to Be: The New 2025 Federal Workforce Survey 8:25

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The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) isn't happening in 2025 — but the need to hear from federal workers has never been greater. Michelle Amante, Senior Vice President for Government Programs at the Partnership for Public Service, returns to the podcast to unpack the OPM pause on FEVS this year and how the Partnership is ensuring federal em…

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Wynton Marsalis and Leading from the Back (Ep. 51) 11:00

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Wynton Marsalis: Leading from the Back In this episode of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, we explore the leadership philosophy of Wynton Marsalis, the visionary Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center and one of the most influential cultural leaders of our time. Marsalis is often seen at the front of the stage, horn in hand — but his true l…

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The Lending Brief: Kate Aaby on Breaking Silos and Modernizing Federal Lending 14:32

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In this episode of The Lending Brief (sponsored by Allocore), former SBA CFO and Associate Administrator Kate Aaby joins to unpack what it really takes to manage and modernize one of the federal government’s largest loan portfolios. Drawing on experience at OMB, in the private sector, and on the front lines of pandemic lending, Kate reflects on les…

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Saving the Tech Modernization Fund with Ross Nodurft 24:40

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This week, the GovNavigators welcome Ross Nodurft, Executive Director of the Alliance for Digital Innovation, for a timely conversation on the future of federal IT modernization and the urgent fight to save the Technology Modernization Fund (TMF) before its December expiration. Ross breaks down how the TMF has quietly become one of the federal gove…

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Brent Lacey of Lacey Taxidermy talks "Care of your Cape" 50:23

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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220. Final Days of Open Season: How Premiums, Shutdowns & RIFs Affect You 12:30

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John Hatton, Vice President of Policy and Programs at the National Association of Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), returns to the podcast. John breaks down what federal employees need to know during Open Season—from steep premium increases to how to confidently evaluate changing plans without feeling overwhelmed. He dives into NARFE's …

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Flow State and D'Angelo's VooDoo Tour (Ep. 50) 10:37

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In this episode, Dr. Russ explores the powerful connection between flow state—the psychological experience of total absorption and peak performance—and one of the most legendary live music moments of the modern era: D’Angelo’s 2000 Voodoo Tour with The Soultronics. Drawing from the work of psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, this episode breaks d…

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Sairah Ijaz on Rebuilding Government Through Better Processes 27:08

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This week, the GovNavigators sit down with Sairah Ijaz, Managing Director at Celonis and former federal CIO to talk about her path from a GS-5 intern with a clipboard to one of the most influential technology executives in government. Sairah shares how early roles at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Social Security Administration, and GAO shaped …

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Season 7 Trailer: Leadership Through Non-Traditional Lenses 3:11

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Theme: Leadership Through Non-Traditional Lenses Welcome to Season Seven of Questions Are Greater Than Answers, the podcast where we explore leadership not through titles or hierarchy, but through curiosity, purpose, and the stories that shape who we become. This season, we’re stepping outside the boardroom—and even outside traditional leadership t…

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Peak Rut Success pt 2 48:16

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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Pop-up Episode: Happy Thanksgiving from the GovNavigators! 8:28

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The GovNavigators drop in with a special Thanksgiving pop-up to talk shutdown aftershocks, the rocky restart for federal employees and contractors, and what the latest CR means for the months ahead. Robert and Adam also recap the launch of the GovNavigators Network and touch on OPM’s new executive-training curriculum and Congress’s surprisingly lig…

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Peak Rut Success and Missouri Drone Recovery 48:16

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Send us a text Join Alex Rutledge as he reports live from the field with Missouri Drone Recovery who shows off their operations in a "Live" Buck Recovery! Plus Alex has a couple of his guest hunters talk about their success this week during the Peak Rut. Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Po…

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Love Rutledge on Life After DOD and the Future of Federal Talent 27:41

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This week, the GovNavigators welcome Love Rutledge, host of the Fed Upward Podcast and recently retired Senior Executive from the Department of Defense. From her start as a GS-7 working two jobs to leading readiness and talent initiatives at the Pentagon, Love shares lessons from 25 years in federal service—and why she’s optimistic about what comes…

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Pre Rut Whitetail Tactics w/ Alex Rutledge 52:34

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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The Lending Brief Podcast: Ben Wallace on Modernizing Federal Loan Systems 20:26

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Welcome back to The Lending Brief, brought to you by the GovNavigators and sponsored by Allocore. The Lending Brief shares stories of innovation, challenge, and impact in federal lending. In this episode, Allocore Managing Director Ben Wallace joins to discuss how government lending programs can finally catch up to the scale and speed of modern fin…

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Ted Kaouk on AI and the Future of Federal Innovation 27:19

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This week on the GovNavigators Show, Robert and Adam welcome Ted Kaouk, former Federal Chief Data Officer and (as Adam puts it) the godfather of the federal CDO community. Now founder of Generative Work AI, Ted joins the hosts to discuss how generative AI is transforming the way organizations think, learn, and lead. From his “30 AI apps in 30 days”…

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219. Navigating 2026 Open Season: Health Plan Changes Every Fed Should Know 14:36

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Love welcomes back Kevin Moss, Senior Editor of Consumers' Checkbook, to the podcast to break down what's new for this year's Open Season. From premium increases and IVF coverage expansion to flexible spending accounts and hidden health plan perks, Kevin shares essential insights every federal employee needs to make smart, cost-saving healthcare de…

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Life of a Conservation Officer with Catlin Davis 54:15

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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218. Pivoting Parents: How a former Federal Contractor's Layoff led to Purpose 9:33

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Layoff Led to Purpose: How Kathleen Borgueta Built a Lifeline for Working Parents When federal contractor Kathleen Borgueta received her termination letter just 11 weeks postpartum, she could have let it break her. Instead, she built Pivoting Parents—a growing community helping caregivers navigate job transitions, childcare challenges, and career r…

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Dave Wennergren Reflects on the First Nine Months of Trump 2.0 27:29

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This week on the GovNavigators Show, ACT-IAC CEO Dave Wennergren sits down with Robert and Adam to talk about how ACT-IAC and similar organizations are staying the course through the recent big shifts in the federal management and technology. Throughout sweeping cost-cuts, shifting priorities, and the AI wave, Dave and everyone on his team have bee…

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The Reintroduction 16:23

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I’ve been away for a while and now its too take black mental health to the top and address all thats needs to be addressed. I want to wish all my people out there positive energy and support.. Please subscribe tag, support and let me know what are some things your fighting through.

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Country artist Derrick Brandon talking Whitetail hunting strategies 54:57

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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The Lending Brief Podcast: Doug Criscitello on the Future of Federal Lending 22:02

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Welcome to The Lending Brief, a brand new show brought to you by the GovNavigators and sponsored by Allocore. The Lending Brief shares stories of innovation, challenge, and impact in federal lending. Our first guest is Doug Criscitello, former CFO at HUD and SBA, and now a fellow at Arnold Ventures. Doug unpacks how the federal government quietly b…

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217. Micro Grants and More - Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund 7:00

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When a government shutdown hits, it's not just politics—it's people. Robyn Kehoe with the Federal Employee Education and Assistance Fund (FEEA) joins FedUpward to talk about the emergency microgrants, loans, and resources available to help federal employees and their families weather financial hardship. FEEA, a nonprofit that has supported feds for…

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Welcome Aboard, Hilery Sirpis! 28:26

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This week on the GovNavigators podcast, Robert and Adam sit down with the newest member of the GovNavigators team, Chief Strategy Officer Hilery Sirpis! Hilery shares her insight gained from her 27 years helping government contractors connect with public-sector audiences. She shares with the navigators about her love for the state and local market,…

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Intimacy, Marriage, and the Weight We Don’t Talk About with Dr. Cheri Timko 1:00:12

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In this deeply honest and much-needed conversation, we sit down with Dr. Cheri Timko, a couples and sex therapist with over 20 years of experience helping neurodiverse couples strengthen their communication, rebuild connection, and rediscover intimacy. Together, they open up about the often-unspoken challenges that come with parenting a child with …

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John Stoltzfus - Using Lure, Scent Ropes and Mock Scrapes during the Pre Rut 50:12

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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Gordon Gillerman on Standards, Testing, and Building Trust in Government Technology 29:38

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This week, the GovNavigators welcome Gordon Gillerman, former Director of the Standards Coordination Office at NIST, to talk about how standards and testing programs quietly keep the federal government and the products it relies on running safely and efficiently. Gordon shares how collaboration between government and industry helps ensure innovatio…

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216. Transitioning Feds -- Build Your Next Chapter with Former Gov 17:52

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If you've recently left government—or are thinking about it—this one's for you. Brian Levine, former DOJ cybercrime prosecutor and founder of Former Gov, joins FedUpward to share how his growing community is helping former public servants rebuild their networks, discover new opportunities, and step confidently into their next chapter. Brian shares …

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Controlled Burn — WILKES on The Voice, Faith, and Finding His Soul Sound 1:01:26

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From fronting High Flight Society to touring with Disciple and taking the national stage on NBC’s The Voice (Team Blake), Georgia native Jason Wilkes — known professionally as WILKES — has lived several lives in music. But behind the lights and stages was a husband and father wrestling with calling, identity, and what success really means. In this …

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Pre Rut Hunting Tactics 2025 47:25

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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Resilience and Triumph: Shay Eskew's Journey from Burn Survivor to Ironman 44:00

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In this episode, Tyler Rutledge interviews Shay Eskew, a remarkable individual who has overcome significant adversity, including being a burn survivor and competing in Ironman events. Shay shares his journey from childhood trauma to becoming a motivational speaker and author, emphasizing the importance of resilience, faith, and perspective in overc…

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Special Episode: Inside Process Intelligence Day—From Legacy Pain to Measurable Gain 30:01

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This week on the GovNavigators, we bring you a special episode from Celonis’s Process Intelligence Day. we’re taking you inside Celonis Process Intelligence Day—where government and industry leaders shared how data-driven insights are reshaping public sector operations. Robert and Adam talk with Colin Wardlaw, Gary Wang, Aubrey Vaughn, and Sairah I…

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Early Season Whitetails pt 3 with Kenny Zuspan owner of 1st Class Whitetails of Ohio 48:16

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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The Significant Life: Jen Jones' Journey of Faith and Advocacy 56:20

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In this episode of the Other Side of Success podcast, host Tyler Rutledge speaks with Jen Jones, founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC. Jen shares her journey of faith, motherhood, and advocacy, particularly in relation to her daughter with Down syndrome. The conversation explores themes of purpose, community, and the importance of health and wel…

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215. POPVOX Foundation's Departure Dialogues Give Former Feds a Voice 9:10

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POPVOX Foundation's Departure Dialogues Give Former Feds a Voice Anne Meeker from the POPVOX Foundation joins the FedUpward Podcast to talk about the Departure Dialogues Project—a unique initiative empowering former federal employees to share candid feedback that can help shape better laws and policies. The POPVOX Foundation, led by former congress…

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Shatterproof: ESPN’s Lauren Sisler on Finding Strength Through Unthinkable Loss 49:31

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In This Episode: Tyler sits down with Emmy Award-winning ESPN broadcaster and author Lauren Sisler, whose life was forever changed at just 18 years old when she lost both parents within hours of each other to prescription drug overdoses. What followed was years of grief, shame, and silence — but also an incredible journey of redemption, faith, and …

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Oliver Wise on Data, AI, and the Future of Public Service 27:13

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This week, the GovNavigators welcome Oliver Wise, former Chief Data Officer at the Department of Commerce and now Executive Director of the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence at Johns Hopkins University. Oliver discusses his experience leading data initiatives across Commerce, including efforts to make federal data usable in an AI-driven wo…

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Early Season Whitetail pt 2 with Eddie Salter 51:55

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Send us a text Missouri Hunting Heritage Federation: https://www.mhhf.us/ To follow American Roots Outdoors Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/448812356525413 To learn more about American Roots Outdoors: https://americanrootsoutdoors.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanRootsOutdoors/ To follow Alex Rutledge: https://www.facebook.com/america…

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70 Years of Love: Nanny & Paw Paw’s Story 59:47

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Episode Summary This is as personal as it gets. It's raw and 100% unedited. I sit down with my grandparents—married 70 years—to capture the stories, grit, and faith that shaped our family. Born into the shadow of the Great Depression, they watched World War II reshape America, raised 4 kids, loved 11 grandchildren, and now cheer for 23 great-grandc…

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Jon Root: Sports, Faith, and Cancel Culture 51:50

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About Today’s Guest:Jon Root is a sports and entertainment media professional whose contagious energy and unapologetic personality made him one of the youngest in-arena hosts in professional sports. From the San Jose Sharks to the Santa Cruz Warriors, he helped create some of the most-watched team content in history. A three-sport athlete in high s…

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The Future of Shared Services with John Marshall and Steve Goodrich 24:52

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This week, the GovNavigators sit down with John Marshall and Steve Goodrich of the Shared Services Leadership Coalition to chart the past, present, and what’s next in federal shared services, from payroll consolidation and NASA’s model to today’s QSMOs and a legislative plan to turn modernization from pilots into standard practice. Show Notes SSLC:…