The Business of Government Hour

What would it take to build a human services system that measures success by the lives it improves, rather than the rules it follows? How is Tennessee using data, digital tools, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to transform service delivery? And what lessons can government leaders draw from his book, Our Net Has Holes In It? Join host Michael J. Keegan for a conversation with Clarence Carter, Commissioner of the Tennessee Department of Human Services as they explore how government can strengthen the safety net, improve outcomes, and help more people move toward lasting independence.

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What does it take to lead through that difference rather than around it? Why does so much of it go unmanaged, quietly draining trust and performance? And how can a leader turn difference into what may be the single greatest source of untapped value they have? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Susan MacKenty Brady and Lieutenant General (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith co-authors of All the Difference: Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value.
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How do great leaders drive innovation at scale? What are the ABCs of leading innovation? How can government executives navigate AI governance, interagency modernization, and cross-sector partnerships? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Jason Wild, co-author of the book Genius at Scale: How Great Leaders Drive Innovation at Scale.
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What does it take to run the most operationally complex department in the federal government? Securing borders. Responding to disasters. Protecting critical infrastructure. At the Department of Homeland Security, keeping those missions running takes focused management. This week on The Business of Government Hour, host Michael J. Keegan talks with Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security, about sustaining mission-critical operations and what lies ahead in a more complex world.
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Generative AI isn't coming to government — it's already here. The question is whether agencies lead the change or chase it. How can federal leaders strategically integrate GenAI into workforce planning? How do you harness its power without losing what makes government work — human judgment, accountability, and trust? Join host Michael J. Keegan explores these questions and more on this edition of the Business of Government Hour.
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