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 • 213 episodes
The PIO Podcast
Latest Episodes
S4 - E36; Parth Shah, CEO, Polimorphic
SummaryIn this episode, Parth Shah, CEO of Polimorphic, discusses the transformative role of AI in government communications and public service. He shares insights from his background in civic technology and the challenges faced by publ...
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Season 5
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Episode 36
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47:15
S5 - E35: Cmdr. Michael Shaw - Michigan State Police
In this episode of the PIO podcast, Commander Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police shares his extensive experience in law enforcement and the evolution of public information officers (PIOs). He discusses the importance of adapting to technolo...
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Season 5
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Episode 35
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35:02
S5 - E34: Jennifer Hillman PIO Thompson Valley EMS, CO
Summary In this episode, Robert Tornabene interviews Jennifer Hillmann, the Director of Communications for Thompson Valley EMS. Jennifer shares her journey into the field of communications, her experiences as a public information officer...
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Season 5
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Episode 34
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40:47
S5 - E33: Carla Burr - PIO - Amarilla PD, TX
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Sergeant Carla Burr from the Amarillo Police Department shares her extensive journey in law enforcement, detailing her transition from dispatcher to Public Information Officer. She discu...
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Season 5
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Episode 33
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39:53
S5 - #32: Jen Longaecker, Deputy Communications Director - MPS
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Jen Longaecker, the Deputy Communications Director for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, shares her unique journey from journalism to public safety communications. She discusses the c...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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48:48
