HeyJaredUnconventional Times with Richard Gordon
Political strategist and advisor Richard Gordon connects with numerous elected officials and candidates on the state, local and federal levels in the real conversations we need to have during these "Unconventional Times."
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Unconventional Times @ 75: Powerful Guest Moments and Lessons Learned (opens the original)
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Serving the public can be the honor of a lifetime—and navigating chaos, disruption, and political headwinds is part of the journey. What does it really take to lead through crisis, inspire real change, and keep democracy healthy? For the 75th episode of Unconventional Times, host Richard Gordon brings back powerful moments with several high-impact guests—governors, ambassadors, strategists, insiders, and thought leaders—each offering fresh perspectives on public service, democracy, and the pivot
Leading with Science and Law: Secretary Reid Wilson on Environmental Policy in North Carolina (opens the original)
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Discover how resilience in environmental policy can safeguard communities and spark economic growth—as North Carolina’s DEQ Secretary Reid Wilson shares insider strategies for tackling today’s climate and development challenges. What happens when natural disaster recovery, cutting-edge AI, and unstoppable population growth collide in one of America’s fastest-changing states? In this candid and informative conversation, Wilson recounts the personal roots of his environmental commitment, details h
Modernizing Environmental Protection: Tim Davis on AI, Permitting, and Saving Utah’s Great Salt Lake (opens the original)
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Discover how smart use of technology can help protect the environment and boost government efficiency—all without sacrificing public engagement or environmental quality. In this episode, Tim Davis, Utah’s Commissioner of Environmental Quality, joins Richard Gordon from the Environmental Council of the States conference in Jackson Hole to reveal how Utah is modernizing environmental regulation. From harnessing AI to speed up permitting and slashing redundancies across five agencies, to confrontin
The Balance of Industry and Nature: Randy Bates on Alaska’s Environmental Mission (opens the original)
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Discover why balancing economic growth and environmental protection isn't just possible in Alaska—it's essential. In this insightful episode, Richard Gordon sits down with Randy Bates, Alaska's Commissioner of Environmental Conservation, to talk about the unique challenges and responsibilities that come with safeguarding America's last frontier. From a commercial fisherman’s lifelong love of Alaska’s natural resources to managing permitting in a state with world-class mines, fisheries, and soon,
From Groundwater to AI: Karen Peters on the Future of Arizona’s Environmental Quality (opens the original)
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Transparency and collaboration can transform even the most complex government agencies—but what happens when politics intervene? In this episode, Richard Gordon sits down with Karen Peters, Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, for a candid conversation about modernizing environmental regulation, overcoming funding obstacles, and leveraging technology to serve both the public and industry. Peters shares her unique journey from an unconfirmed director during a political sta
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