The PIO Podcast
The PIO Podcast is a platform for Public Information Officers (PIO's) and Public Affairs Officers (PAO's) in public sector organizations, including Police, Fire, EMS, FEMA, state, local, and federal government organizations. The podcast aims to facilitate learning, growth, and discussion of issues that PIO's/PAO's may encounter within their profession. If you would like to support the podcast and connect with other PIO's/PAO's, please email us at thepiopodcast@gmail.com.
Podcasting since 2020 • 227 episodes
The PIO Podcast
Latest Episodes
S6 - E3: Lisa McDonald -Communications Manager - City of Oveido, FL
Episode Summary: In this conversation, Lisa McDonald shares an intriguing story about a five-foot alligator discovered in a storm drain, highlighting the unexpected wildlife encounters that can occur in urban settings. She discusse...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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41:26
S6 - E2: Gaurav Gupta, Managing Director of R & D - Kotter
Episode Summary: In this episode of the PIO Podcast, Robert interviews Gaurav Gupta, head of R&D at Kotter, discussing the transformative role of AI in public information and communication. Gaurav shares insights on generative AI's i...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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42:57
S6 - E1 Deana DiPaola - PIO Altamonte Springs, FL
Episode Summary: In this conversation, Deana DiPaola discusses her experiences in crisis management, particularly during her first weekend on call when national neo-Nazi groups came to her city, in addition to handling one of the largest...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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28:24
Countdown of the Top Ten Most Downloaded Episodes of 2025.
Host Robert Tornabene conducts a countdown of the 10 most downloaded episodes of 2025.
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2:27
S5 - E46: Katie Watts, PIO - Farifax County Police Department
Summary: In this episode of the PIO Podcast, Robert interviews Katie Watts, a Public Information Officer from the Fairfax County Police Department. They discuss Katie's journey in law enforcement, the challenges of communicating traffic ...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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34:08