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PublicCEO Report is an episodic video podcast focused on public policy, current events, professional and personal experiences of local government staff and the challenges facing local government entities. PublicCEO also operates a local government publication with a corresponding daily newsletter that gives city managers, county administrators, public executives and public employees a vantage point on the happenings across California's cities, counties, special districts and the state. Our goal is to provide decision-makers with best practices, inventive ideas, perspective on trends and access to opportunities.
Episodes

Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Lael Wageneck, California Association of Public Information Officials
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
Thursday Apr 25, 2024
PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with CAPIO President Lael Wageneck to discuss the organization's mission and impact, as well as their upcoming annual conference.
Disclaimer: Since this recording, CAPIO's Emergency Communications Academy has been postponed until 2025. More detailed information on future CAPIO events can be found at capio.org.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Jim Lewis, City of Atascadero
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with the City of Atascadero's Jim Lewis to discuss his journey in local government and the state of the city management profession.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Monday Dec 18, 2023
Lancaster’s Patti Garibay & Race Communications’ Jim Miller
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with the City of Lancaster's Patti Garibay and Race Communications' Jim Miller to discuss the latest developments in municipal fiber-based networks across the Golden State.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Monday Nov 13, 2023
Jon Holtzman & Nelson Fialho, Renne Public Law Group
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Managing Partner Jonathan Holtzman and Renne Public Management Group (RPMG) Executive Director Nelson Fialho sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the latest developments in local government from their unique perspectives within the public sector.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Jason Caudle & Rodrick Armalin, City of Lancaster
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Thursday Nov 02, 2023
Lancaster City Manager Jason Caudle and Chief of Police Rodrick Armalin sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the City's innovative hybrid policing model in collaboration with LACSD.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Kyria Martinez, County of Kings
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Kings County Administrative Officer Kyria Martinez sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to chat about her transition into her new role.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Friday Sep 01, 2023
Cal Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
In this PublicCEO exclusive, Host Ryder Todd Smith sits down with Cal Cities President Ali Sajjad Taj to discuss the top issues facing cities today and to preview the Cal Cities Annual Conference and Expo happening later this month.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Doug Johnson, National Demographics, & Christopher Skinnell, Nielsen Merksamer
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Tuesday Aug 29, 2023
Doug Johnson, President of National Demographics Corporation, and Christopher Skinnell, Partner at Nielsen Merksamer sit down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss the California Supreme Court's recent ruling in Pico Neighborhood Association v. City of Santa Monica and what it means for local governments across the state.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Jonathan Holtzman, Renne Public Law Group
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Thursday Jul 27, 2023
Renne Public Law Group (RPLG) Managing Partner Jonathan Holtzman sits down with Host Ryder Todd Smith to discuss developments in local government from his perspective rooted in his public law background.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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Friday Jun 30, 2023
Jonathan Shull, California Joint Powers Insurance Authority
Friday Jun 30, 2023
Friday Jun 30, 2023
With retirement in sight, Jonathan Shull, chief executive director of the California JPIA, sits down with PublicCEO Report Host Ryder Todd Smith to reflect on his 38-year career in public service.
PublicCEO Report is a podcast that provides insights about the public sector and public policy for the benefit of decision-makers and leaders powering California's communities. PublicCEO Report is produced by PublicCEO.com, a publication of Tripepi Smith and Associates, Inc.
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