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 • 189 episodes
The PIO Podcast
Latest Episodes
S5 - E 15: Ashlee Bradshaw, Public Information Officer, Kyle Police Department, Kyle, TX
Summary of the Podcast: in this episode, Ashley Bradshaw, the Public Information and Engagement Specialist for the Kyle Police Department, shares her journey into law enforcement communication. She discusses the challenges and opportunit...
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30:04
S5 - E14: Molly McPherson - Molly McPherson Public Relations
Episode Summary: In this episode of the PIO podcast, PR expert Molly McPherson shares her insights on navigating media crises, the importance of social media in crisis management, and the common pitfalls faced by public information offic...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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25:15
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
