Tightrope Media Systems
Government Video Podcast
This podcast is for city communications teams and video professionals in government. We talk about expanding service delivery with video and streaming, media accessibility, gear, broadcast and streaming workflows, and beyond.
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Dec 4, 2025
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Episodes
Ep. 14, S2 - Ethical AI in Public Media: Keeping Humans in the Driver's Seat 04.12.2025 1:01:29
Send us Fan Mail In this Season 2 finale, Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Ernesto Aguilar (KQED) to unpack how public communicators can adopt AI ethically, supporting trust, transparency, and clear information when residents need it most. A grounded look at practical, human-first AI use in government video. MediaScribe offers Real Time In-Room Captions & Translations for Government Meetings....
Ep. 13, S2 - Policy to Action: A Digital Accessibility Roadmap 13.11.2025 30:01
Send us Fan Mail Host Dana Healy talks with Marie Cohan , Statewide Digital Accessibility Officer, about reframing accessibility as a driver of efficiency and leadership engagement. Marie shares her three-phase roadmap—from policy to action—to help government teams turn accessibility goals into measurable progress ahead of the 2026 WCAG deadline. MediaScribe offers Real Time In-Room Captions &...
Ep 12, S2 - Digital Accessibility: When Culture, Not Legality, Drives Compliance 30.10.2025 38:42
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Dana Healy talks with Jay Wyant , Chief Information Accessibility Officer for the State of Minnesota , about how building a culture of digital accessibility transforms compliance from a requirement into a shared commitment, and why lasting inclusion starts with mindset, not mandates. MediaScribe offers Real Time In-Room Captions & Translations for Governm...
Ep 11, S2 - Why Community Media Day Matters for Local Government Communications 16.10.2025 43:57
Send us Fan Mail Host Michelle Alimoradi and guest Mike Wassenaar , President & CEO of the Alliance for Community Media , explore the meaning of Community Media Day and how partnerships between cities and community media centers strengthen trust, accessibility, and civic engagement in local government communications. MediaScribe offers Real Time In-Room Captions & Translations for Governme...
Ep. 10, S2 - Accessibility in Website Design Is Best when Based in Compassion 02.10.2025 35:27
Send us Fan Mail Host Dana Healy and guest Mathias Retchzigel explore how cities can move beyond compliance and embrace compassionate design to make government websites and media truly accessible for every resident. MediaScribe offers Real Time In-Room Captions & Translations for Government Meetings. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.
Ep. 9, S2 - ADA Compliance: We Get It, We've Been There 20.08.2025 51:35
Send us Fan Mail The Tightrope team shares how they overhauled their brand for accessibility—and what city teams can learn from their journey to ADA and WCAG 2.1 compliance.
Ep. 8, S2 - ADA Turns 35: What's Next for Accessibility? 29.07.2025 44:11
Send us Fan Mail The ADA reshaped physical spaces—now it’s redefining digital ones. Host Dana Healy talks with Lynn Wehrman, founder of WeCo, about upcoming web compliance deadlines, practical steps cities can take, and why digital accessibility is essential for inclusive civic engagement.
Ep. 7, S2 - AI for Accessibility: Global Accessibility Awareness Day 15.05.2025 17:07
Send us Fan Mail For Global Accessibility Awareness Day, we unpack insights from NAB 2025 panelists on AI’s role in government accessibility. Hear why city teams must push beyond “good enough” AI and use procurement power to drive inclusive, community-first solutions.
Ep. 6, S2 - NAB 2025 Recap: Government Video Is Going Mainstream 17.04.2025 9:36
Send us Fan Mail Dana and Tightrope CEO JJ Parker break down key takeaways from NAB Show 2025—from rising accessibility expectations to why local government media is leading the industry, not following it.
Ep. 5, S2 - AI Use in Government Media 20.03.2025 28:41
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dana and Erich explore AI, the next wave of innovation for municipalities trying to streamline workflows and provide accessibility for residents.
Ep 4, S2 - NAB Inside Tips for Government Video Teams 13.02.2025 31:19
Send us Fan Mail Heading to NAB Show in Las Vegas in April? This episode has some insider tips to help you find the accessibility tools and automation solutions to maximize your municipal media services.
Ep. 3 S2 - Keeping Up with Consumer Expectations in Government Video 05.02.2025 25:50
Send us Fan Mail As viewing habits evolve, how can local governments keep their video content relevant, accessible, and widely distributed? GVP has the answers.
Ep. 2 S2 - Modernize Your Meeting Management 23.01.2025 37:35
Send us Fan Mail We sit down with A.J. Thompson of Cloud Driven Solutions to explore how you can streamline city council meetings, boost public transparency, and enhance accessibility with cloud-based automation.
Ep. 1, S2 - Making Meetings Accessible: Behind the Scenes of Fresno’s Multilingual Initiative 08.01.2025 32:27
Send us Fan Mail Learn how the City of Fresno’s multilingual audio services are transforming government meeting accessibility with host Michelle Alimoradi and CMAC Executive Director, Bryan Harley.
Ep 16. - Getting Ahead of the New DOJ Title II Rules: What Small-Budget Stations Need to Know 18.11.2024 23:25
Send us Fan Mail Wondering what the new DOJ ADA rules mean for local stations? Mike Bradley of Bradley Warner Law joins Michelle Alimoradi on the Government Video Podcast to explain compliance steps, timelines, and funding tips.
Ep. 15 - How AI is Revolutionizing Resident Access to City Services 01.11.2024 26:37
Send us Fan Mail Curious how AI can transform city services? Nick Wassenberg, CEO of Cludo, joins Michelle Alimoradi on the Government Video Podcast this week to discuss how AI is reshaping transparency, accessibility, and resident engagement.
Ep. 14 - Key Takeaways for Municipal Video Production from NAB Show New York 2024 18.10.2024 15:24
Send us Fan Mail Michelle Alimoradi takes you inside NAB Show New York to explore the latest trends in municipal video production, from analyzing viewer metrics to adopting lean, affordable live remote workflows.
Ep. 13 - Closed Captioning Funding 11.10.2024 22:33
Send us Fan Mail Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Brady Wurtz of Campbell Media to learn how they secured grant funding to caption all of their content on all channels.
Ep. 12. - The Do’s and Don’ts of DOJ Accessibility Audits 26.09.2024 23:13
Send us Fan Mail Facing a DOJ accessibility audit? Our guests from Salem Public Schools joined Dana Healy on the podcast this week to share their firsthand experiences. Tune in for must-know insights!
Ep. 11 - Practical AI Tips for Local Government Communication Teams 05.09.2024 27:15
Send us Fan Mail Michelle Alimoradi and Daniell Krawczyk discuss how local government communication teams can safely and effectively use AI tools, avoid the hype, and protect residents from AI-driven scams.
Ep. 10 - Exploring OTT and Mobile Apps for Government Communication 23.08.2024 29:57
Send us Fan Mail Learn how OTT apps and mobile platforms can revolutionize government communication and boost transparency with expert insights from Centrell Reed of Creed Global Media.
Ep. 9 - Legal Updates on Local Franchising, Alternative Funding Models & FCC Participation 08.08.2024 26:43
Send us Fan Mail Mike Bradley tells us why local franchising agreements are more vital than ever, what alternative PEG funding models are popping up around the country, the importance of FCC participation, and more.
Ep. 8 - Web Content Accessibility Best Practices in Municipal Media 24.07.2024 19:01
Send us Fan Mail Michelle Alimoradi talks to Municipal Captioning’s Daniell Krawczyk about workflow and budget implications when prioritizing web content accessibility compliance in your city.
Ep. 7 - Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Communication 10.07.2024 17:55
Send us Fan Mail Michelle Alimoradi talks to the Alliance for Community Media’s Mike Wassenaar about the role of government communicators and local media in preparing for and responding to emergencies.
Ep. 6 - Sustainable Revenue & Earned Income Strategies 12.06.2024 36:05
Send us Fan Mail Larry Seidlinger of Lincoln County Television (LCTV) talks sustainable revenue growth for PEG stations, providing value to the community, the power of partnerships and more.
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