Government Video Podcast

Audio descriptions have become a bigger part of the accessibility conversation, but plenty of questions remain about what they actually require and how they work in practice. In this episode, Michelle and Dana bring together a year of conversations, research, and questions from government teams to unpack what you need to know about audio descriptions. They cover standard vs. extended descriptions,...

What does it take to make accessibility work in the middle of a live production? In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Casey Eakins, Senior Media Productions Technician at the University of St. Thomas, for a behind-the-scenes look at how his team is building accessibility into live events. They dig into live captioning, multilingual access, in-venue displays, mobile delivery, and the...

The ADA Title II deadline moved, but the accessibility requirements didn’t. So what should government teams do with the extra time? In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi and Dana Healy break down the recent deadline extension for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, what changed, what remains the same, and how teams can use the updated timeline to make meaningful progress. They discuss building the right team, d...

Government AV is evolving quickly, making it easier than ever for teams to deliver professional, accessible video with fewer resources. In this special InfoComm 2026 episode, Pete Tufigno sits down with leaders from Sennheiser and PTZOptics to discuss the technologies shaping the future of government communications. The conversation explores professional audio, AI-enabled camera workflows, future-...

The path to accessibility is rarely walked alone. Strong partnerships help turn plans into progress. In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Don Torrez, a web accessibility consultant who has helped more than 450 organizations navigate digital accessibility compliance. The conversation explores how to evaluate accessibility partners, identify red flags, set clear expectations, and build...

Assistive technology is more common than most people realize, but access to the right tools and resources can be life-changing for the people who need them most. In this episode, Dana Healy sits down with Amy Perron, Program Director of the Minnesota STAR Program, to explore what assistive technology really means and how STAR helps connect people with the devices, training, funding resources, and...

Community media has always been about connection, access, and local voices. 50 years in, that mission continues to evolve. In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Mike Wassenaar, President and CEO of the Alliance for Community Media, to reflect on the organization’s 50-year journey. From its early roots to where community media stands today, the conversation explores how the industry ha...

15 years of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and the conversation has never been more relevant for government video teams. In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi is joined by Joe Devon, co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, to reflect on how accessibility has grown into a global movement and what that means for how communities access public information. As accessibility becomes embedde...

At NAB 2026, the conversation around AI felt less like discovery and more like fine-tuning. In this episode, Dana Healy sits down with JJ Parker to unpack what that shift means for government video teams. As AI becomes more embedded in everyday workflows, the focus is turning toward efficiency, reliability, and how these tools actually support the work, especially as accessibility expectations con...

What should government video teams actually be paying attention to at NAB? In this special NAB Solutions Tour episode, we walk through the tools and trends shaping modern government video workflows, from connectivity and production to automation, accessibility, and distribution. Featuring insights from vendors across the show floor, this episode focuses on what matters most to real-world teams: si...

How do you make the case for accessibility in government media? In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Sabrina Merritt to explore how accessibility can be framed through ROI, from improving community engagement and public trust to driving more effective, data-informed communication strategies. The conversation looks at moving from remediation to accessibility by design, aligning metric...

What actually happens when accessibility issues trigger formal complaints? Michelle Alimoradi speaks with accessibility compliance advisor David Bateman, who has spent more than 25 years helping public institutions respond to investigations, complaints, and legal action related to accessibility. Together they unpack what regulators look for, where organizations typically fall short, and how teams...

What shapes the tools government video teams rely on every day? In this special conversation, JJ Parker and Ray Tiley share the foundations behind Tightrope’s journey from public access control rooms to building purpose-built solutions for government media. They reflect on the engineering philosophy, civic roots, and practical realities that continue to influence how accessible video tools are des...

Host Dana Healy sits down with Celia Hughes, Executive Director of Art Spark Texas, to explore the craft behind effective audio description in government meetings. From timing and neutrality to an interactive review of an audio-described video, this conversation unpacks what it really takes to make public meetings accessible through sound. Sponsored by MediaScribe - Captioning, audio description,...

Host Michelle Alimoradi is joined by Kate DeForest, Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies, to explore how principles from Atomic Habits by James Clear can help government teams approach digital accessibility through small, sustainable changes that add up over time. Sponsored by MediaScribe - Captioning, audio description, and accessible government video, built in from the start...