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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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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 designed today.📍 Headed to NAB 2026?Join Tightrope at Booth W1642 to see what’s next for Cablecast and MediaScribe. Live demos. New releases. The latest in government video access tools. Book time with our team in advance, meeting slots are filling quickly.This episode is sponsored by MediaScribe - Captioning, audio description, and accessible government video, built in from the start.
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, and accessible government video, built in from the start.Learn more at mediascribe.aiWant to take the conversation further? Join us next week for a live webinar on Audio Descriptions, where the Tightrope team will break down when they are required under WCAG 2.1 Level AA, how to prioritize content, and how to integrate them into existing government video workflows with clarity and confidence. Register Now.
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.Learn more at mediascribe.aiWant to take the conversation further? Join us next week for a live webinar with Kate DeForest, where she’ll translate these concepts into practical, real-world habits teams can use to support accessibility across their organizations. Register here.
Send us a textIn 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. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.
Send us a textHost 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 & Translations for Government Meetings. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.
Send us a textIn 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 Government Meetings. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.
Send us a textHost 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 Government Meetings. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.
Send us a textHost 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.
Send us a textThe 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.
Send us a textThe 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.
Send us a textFor 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.
Send us a textDana 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.
Send us a textIn this episode, Dana and Erich explore AI, the next wave of innovation for municipalities trying to streamline workflows and provide accessibility for residents.
Send us a textHeading 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.
Send us a textAs viewing habits evolve, how can local governments keep their video content relevant, accessible, and widely distributed? GVP has the answers.
Send us a textWe 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.
Send us a textLearn how the City of Fresno’s multilingual audio services are transforming government meeting accessibility with host Michelle Alimoradi and CMAC Executive Director, Bryan Harley.
Send us a textWondering 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.
Send us a textCurious 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.
Send us a textMichelle 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.
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