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 • 187 episodes
The PIO Podcast
Latest Episodes
S5 - E13: Jeff Wenninger, CEO Law Enforcement Consultants, Ohio
Summary: In this episode, Jeff Wenninger, a retired LAPD officer and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, discusses his unique background and the challenges facing law enforcement today. He emphasizes the need for cultural change within p...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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41:00
S5 - E12 Hollie Stark - Outreach Program Manager, Washington Emergency Management Division
Episode Summary: In this episode of the PIO Podcast, host Robert Tornabene interviews Holly Stark, Outreach Program Manager with the Washington State Emergency Management Division. Holly shares her journey from journalism to emergency ma...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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39:44
S5 - E11: Kevin Strauss - Communications Manager - Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency
Summary of the Interview: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Kevin Strauss, the communications manager for the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency, discusses his journey from college athletics to public communication. He shares insights o...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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28:52
S5 - E10 Lauren Burden, Director of Communications and Community Relations, Douglas County District Attorney's Office, Douglasville GA
Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, Lauren Burton, the Director of Communications and Community Relations for the Douglas County District Attorney's Office in Georgia, shares her unique journey from victim advocacy to her current role....
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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27:16
S5 - E9: Summer Derrey - Assistant Communications Manager, South Central Region - Washington State Department of Transportation
Summary - In this episode of the PIO podcast, Robert Tornabene interviews Summer DeRay, an experienced Public Information Officer (PIO) with a rich background in communications and community engagement. Summer shares her journey from wor...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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28:41
