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Summary: NACo Podcasts offer a new way to learn about all the important issues to counties. The podcasts tell the stories of innovative counties, covers new local government best practices, and provide legislative and policy updates from NACo.

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Podcasts:

 Leadership through Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:38

Join Mimi Hall, Plumas County, California Public Health Agency Director and David Dyjack, NACCHO Associate Executive Director for Programs, as they describe how county health departments are improving individual and community health. The challenges, opportunities and how to build a culture of health in counties are all discussed during this podcast.

 Counties & National Drug Control Policy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:24

The Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) plays a pivotal role in advising the President, coordinating the federal drug control budget, and prioritizing efforts across the federal government through the annual National Drug Control Strategy. Acting Director Michael Botticelli discusses the role of his office, the priorities of the federal drug strategy, and the impact counties have on federal efforts through their role in administering local criminal justice and health systems.

 Partnering to Build Resilient Counties | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 14:12

NACo recently sat down with NACo immediate past president, Supervisor Linda Langston, to discuss her presidential initiative, Resilient Counties. Through the initiative, NACo worked with county leaders and their stakeholders to bolster their ability to thrive amid changing physical, social and economic conditions. In this episode, Supervisor Langston looks back on the highlights of the initiative, discusses the importance of this topic for counties and previews what we can expect from NACo moving forward. This podcast includes music by Christian Bjoerklund, YACT, Broke For Free, Johnny Ripper and Patrick Lee.

 Building Transportation & Infrastructure | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 9:20

NACo recently sat down with new NACo President, Riki Hokama, to discuss his upcoming presidential initiative on transportation and infrastructure. The initiative addresses the county role in promoting investments that support economic competitiveness, improve passenger travel, foster creative partnerships, ensure safety and enhance community quality of life. Music on this podcast includes music by Johnny Nobles Hawaiins, Kevin MacLeod, Michael Chapman, Monster On Campus, and Party People in a Can.

 Innovation in Workforce Development | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:47

Given the fact that many local governments across the country are vulnerable to ever-tightening budget constraints and declining civic and institutional capacity, there is a strong case for acting on a regional level to meet workforce and economic development goals. Although it is not always easy and may require more time, it is clear that collaboration on the regional level serves as an effective approach for counties to develop a skilled and ready workforce. Hear how Clackamas County, Oregon's Workforce Investment Council is serving as a regional convener to meet the needs of businesses and workers alike.

 Innovation in Workforce Development | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 827

Given the fact that many local governments across the country are vulnerable to ever-tightening budget constraints and declining civic and institutional capacity, there is a strong case for acting on a regional level to meet workforce and economic development goals. Although it is not always easy and may require more time, it is clear that collaboration on the regional level serves as an effective approach for counties to develop a skilled and ready workforce. Hear how Clackamas County, Oregon's Workforce Investment Council is serving as a regional convener to meet the needs of businesses and workers alike

 Counties and Behavioral Health Integration | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 17:35

Behavioral health care integration is one of the most transformative activities taking place in counties across the country today. Olmsted County, Minnesota and the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors discuss the opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead for counties. Olmsted County also describes how integration is creating a culture of better health and led to savings in some areas by partnering with others.

 Counties & Behavioral Health Integration | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1055

Behavioral health care integration is one of the most transformative activities taking place in counties across the country today. Olmsted County, Minnesota and the National Association of County Behavioral Health and Developmental Disability Directors discuss the opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead for counties. Olmsted County also describes how integration is creating a culture of better health and led to savings in some areas by partnering with others.

 Partnerships in Renewable Energy Financing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:48

Public-private partnerships are becoming a popular option for counties to finance and develop renewable energy projects. NACo recently chatted with Darrin Casper, CFO of Salt Lake County, Utah to discuss how a public-private partnership enabled the county to cost-effectively develop one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in the county.

 Creating a Culture of Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:54

The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, now in its fifth year, helps counties build a culture of health. NACo sat down with Bridget Catlin and Julie Willems Van Dijk of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute to discuss the program, as well as with several county elected and health officials to discuss how counties are using the tool.

 Partnerships to Finance Renewable Energy | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 828

Public-private partnerships are becoming a popular option for counties to finance and develop renewable energy projects. NACo recently chatted with Darrin Casper, CFO of Salt Lake County, Utah to discuss how a public-private partnership enabled the county to cost-effectively develop one of the largest rooftop solar arrays in the county.

 Creating a Culture of Health | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 834

The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, now in its fifth year, helps counties build a culture of health. NACo sat down with Bridget Catlin and Julie Willems Van Dijk of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute to discuss the program, as well as with several county elected and health officials to discuss how counties are using the tool.

 County Innovations in Transportation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:49

ounties are major players in transportation. They own 45% of all public roads, almost four in ten bridges, and are involved in a third of transit and airport systems. NACo recently sat down with a group of experts including Emilia Istrate, NACo Director of Research, Commissioner Jeff Haste of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and Chris Hodgkins, the concessionaire for the Port of Miami Tunnel to discuss some of the unique challenges facing counties and the innovative solutions they have come up with to deal with their transportation issues.

 County Innovations in Transportation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 1430

Counties are major players in transportation. They own 45% of all public roads, almost four in ten bridges, and are involved in a third of transit and airport systems. NACo recently sat down with a group of experts including Emilia Istrate, NACo Director of Research, Commissioner Jeff Haste of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and Chris Hodgkins, the concessionaire for the Port of Miami Tunnel to discuss some of the unique challenges facing counties and the innovative solutions they have come up with to deal with their transportation issues.

 Forest Fire Mitigation and Resiliency | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 13:00

Forest fires are unsettling events in any community, and unfortunately, an increasing number of America’s 3,069 counties are facing these types of disasters each year. They are becoming more prominent, and a fact of life. Gila County, AZ, has been a leading county innovator in resilience and in mitigating forest fires. County Supervisor Tommie Cline Martin recently participated in the NACo’s Rural Action Caucus fly-in in Washington, DC, and sat down with NACo Executive Director, Matt Chase to discuss their efforts.

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