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The Business of Government Hour

Hosted by Michael · government · EN · 481 episodes

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The Business of Government Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. The show explores topics such as leadership, management, technology, innovation, public service, as well as the mission of government in the 21st century.

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What is The Business of Government Hour about?

The Business of Government Hour, hosted by Michael J. Keegan, features a conversation with government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. The show explores topics such as leadership, management, technology, innovation, public service, as well as the mission of government in the 21st century.

Who hosts The Business of Government Hour?

The Business of Government Hour is hosted by Michael. The show has published 481 episodes to date.

What has The Business of Government Hour covered recently?

Recent episodes include "When Success Is No Longer Enough: Reinventing Leadership at the Top, A Conversation with Andrea Petrone." (19 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value" (12 October 2026, 54 minutes), and "Modernizing Public Benefits Delivery: A Conversation with Ajit Girn, CIO, California EDD" (5 October 2026, 59 minutes).

How often does The Business of Government Hour publish?

The Business of Government Hour publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 481 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Business of Government Hour?

Booking probability for The Business of Government Hour is 38%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Business of Government Hour requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Business of Government Hour's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Business of Government Hour?

The strongest fits for The Business of Government Hour are Government & Politics. The Business of Government Hour has a government audience.

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Michael hosts The Business of Government Hour, a government show with 481 episodes published.

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  • The Business of Government Hour

    When Success Is No Longer Enough: Reinventing Leadership at the Top — A Conversation with Andrea Petrone.

    Oct 19, 202659 min

    What happens when the leadership approach that brought you success is no longer enough? How can one lead with clarity when expectations are rising and certainty is in short supply? And how can executives reinvent...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value

    Oct 12, 202654 min

    Differences in perspective can divide teams, erode trust, and undermine performance. But what if those same differences hold the key to stronger leadership and better results? How can leaders bridge competing...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Modernizing Public Benefits Delivery: A Conversation with Ajit Girn, CIO, California EDD

    Oct 5, 202659 min

    What does it take to modernize a public benefits system that millions of people rely? How do government leaders improve customer experience, strengthen trust, protect sensitive data, and replace legacy systems? And how...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Reforming the Human Services Safety Net: A Conversation with Clarence Carter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Human Services.

    Sep 28, 202659 min

    What would it take to redesign it for outcomes, not just compliance? How is Tennessee leveraging data, digital tools, and emerging technologies like AI to transform the delivery of human services? What can we learn from...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Advancing American Competitiveness in Global Markets: A Conversation with David L. Fogel

    Sep 21, 202654 min

    What does it take to help American companies compete and win in markets around the world? How is the U.S. government turning trade agreements into real opportunities for American exporters? What role do investment...

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    Advancing Digital Transformation at CBP: A Conversation with James McCament.

    Sep 14, 202659 min

    What does digital transformation look like in an agency operating every day at the intersection of security, trade, and travel? How can emerging technologies, data, and AI help U.S. Customs and Border Protection...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    From Strategy to Execution: Managing the Mission at Homeland Security

    Sep 7, 202659 min

    What does it take to run the most operationally complex department in the federal government? Securing borders. Responding to disasters. Protecting critical infrastructure. At the Department of Homeland Security...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Most cybersecurity conversations start with software and networks. But what happens when what’s compromised sits deeper, inside the chip itself, before a system is ever plugged in?

    Aug 31, 202659 min

    How would an agency even know that the hardware running its most critical systems isn't what it thought it purchased? And what does that mean for emergency management, 911 systems, and the infrastructure the public...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    The Mission Generation: A Conversation with Arun Gupta on Reclaiming Purpose and Rebuilding the Future

    Aug 24, 202659 min

    What is the “Mission Generation”? What motivates talented professionals to pursue careers in public service today? How can government attract and empower a new generation of leaders who want their work to have...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Leadership Stories from the Edge of Uncertainty: A Conversation with Peter Behrens

    Aug 17, 202659 min

    What if the biggest leadership challenge today isn’t strategy, talent, or even technology? What if it’s uncertainty. Why are traditional leadership models breaking down? What is the difference between leading with...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Post-Quantum Readiness: What Government Leaders Need to Know

    Aug 11, 202659 min

    What is post quantum cryptography? How can it help us better understand the what the quantum threat actually looks like? How did a forty-year-old open problem in coding theory become a federal deadline? And what should...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Connecting Health Care Through Data, Standards, and Trust: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Keane

    Aug 3, 202659 min

    What will it take to make health data available securely when and where patients and clinicians need it? How can government reduce regulatory burdens while protecting privacy, safety, and trust? And what role should...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Transforming the Federal Government's Acquisition Marketplace: A Conversation with Laura Stanton

    Jul 27, 202659 min

    What does it take to modernize how government buys? How is the OneGov strategy changing the economics of federal procurement? And where does AI fit in the acquisition enterprise of the future? Join host Michael J...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Reimagining the Human Services Safety Net: From Compliance to Outcomes

    Jul 20, 202659 min

    What would it take to build a human services system that measures success by the lives it improves, rather than the rules it follows? How is Tennessee using data, digital tools, and emerging technologies such as...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value

    Jul 13, 202659 min

    What does it take to lead through that difference rather than around it? Why does so much of it go unmanaged, quietly draining trust and performance? And how can a leader turn difference into what may be the single...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation at Scale

    Jul 6, 202659 min

    How do great leaders drive innovation at scale? What are the ABCs of leading innovation? How can government executives navigate AI governance, interagency modernization, and cross-sector partnerships? Join host Michael...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Managing the Mission at Homeland Security: A Conversation with Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

    Jun 29, 202659 min

    What does it take to run the most operationally complex department in the federal government? Securing borders. Responding to disasters. Protecting critical infrastructure. At the Department of Homeland Security...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Government Work in the Age of GenAI

    Jun 22, 202659 min

    Generative AI isn't coming to government — it's already here. The question is whether agencies lead the change or chase it. How can federal leaders strategically integrate GenAI into workforce planning? How do you...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    Modernizing the Delivery of Public Benefits for a Digital Era: A Conversation with Ajit Girn

    Jun 15, 202659 min

    What does it take to modernize a public benefits system that millions of people rely? How do government leaders improve customer experience, strengthen trust, protect sensitive data, and replace legacy systems? And how...

  • The Business of Government Hour

    What if the real question isn’t whether government is working hard—but whether it is actually improving people’s lives?

    Jun 8, 202659 min

    How can leaders move their organizations toward sustained improvement? Why are results-driven reforms are so fragile—and what makes them endure? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with...

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