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The Business of Government Hour highlights government executives and thought leaders who are changing the way government does business. Host Michael J. Keegan speaks to guests about leadership, public management, innovation, as well as their vision of government in the 21st century. Each interview offers an informative, insightful, and in-depth conversation on topics and trends at the intersection of government, technology, and leadership.

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The Scientific Mindset: Rethinking How We Lead and Decide: A Conversation with Prof. Stefan H. Thomke

2026/11/09

Experience and intuition often guide our decisions. But what happens when our assumptions prove wrong? How can leaders challenge what they think they know and make better decisions grounded in evidence? What does it take to build organizations that experiment, learn from failure, and turn uncertainty into opportunity? And how can thinking like a scientist […]

Connecting Health Care Through Data, Standards, and Trust: A Conversation with Dr. Thomas Keane

2026/11/02

What will it take to make health data available securely when and where patients and clinicians need it? How can government reduce regulatory burdens while protecting privacy, safety, and trust? And what role should federal standards play as artificial intelligence moves more deeply into clinical care? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these […]

Leading GAO Through Change: A Conversation with Orice W. Brown, Acting Comptroller General, U.S. Government Accountability Office

2026/10/26

What does it take to lead the Government Accountability Office (GAO) at a time of significant change across government? How is the agency addressing critical challenges involving fraud, national security, emerging technologies, cybersecurity, and rising health care costs? And how is GAO itself evolving to remain responsive, innovative, and ready for the challenges ahead? Join […]

Reinventing Leadership at the Top — A Conversation with Andrea Petrone

2026/10/19

What happens when the leadership approach that brought you success is no longer enough? How can one lead with clarity when expectations are rising and certainty is in short supply? And how can executives reinvent themselves without losing sight of who they are? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more […]

Six Leadership Actions to Bridge Perspectives, Strengthen Teams, and Create Value

2026/10/12

What does it take to lead through that difference rather than around it? Why does so much of it go unmanaged, quietly draining trust and performance? And how can a leader turn difference into what may be the single greatest source of untapped value they have? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these […]

Modernizing the Delivery of Public Benefits for a Digital Era: A Conversation with Ajit Girn, CIO, California Employment Development Department

2026/10/05

What does it take to modernize a public benefits system that millions of people rely? How do government leaders improve customer experience, strengthen trust, protect sensitive data, and replace legacy systems? And how can technology help a large public agency become more responsive, more resilient, and more human-centered? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he […]

Reforming the Human Services Safety Net: A Conversation with Clarence Carter, Commissioner, Tennessee Department of Human Services

2026/09/28

What would it take to redesign it for outcomes, not just compliance? How is Tennessee leveraging data, digital tools, and emerging technologies like AI to transform the delivery of human services? What can we learn from the new book, Our Net Has Holes In It? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions […]

Advancing American Competitiveness in Global Markets: A Conversation with David L. Fogel

2026/09/21

What does it take to help American companies compete and win in markets around the world? How is the U.S. government turning trade agreements into real opportunities for American exporters? What role do investment, advocacy, and commercial diplomacy play in strengthening U.S. competitiveness? And how are technology and AI changing the way government supports businesses […]

Advancing Digital Transformation at CBP: A Conversation with James McCament

2026/09/14

What does digital transformation look like in an agency operating every day at the intersection of security, trade, and travel? How can emerging technologies, data, and AI help U.S. Customs and Border Protection strengthen its mission and better equip those on the frontline? And how does an organization as operationally complex as CBP move faster […]

Managing the Mission at Homeland Security: A Conversation with Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

2026/09/07

What does it take to run the most operationally complex department in the federal government? Securing borders. Responding to disasters. Protecting critical infrastructure. At the Department of Homeland Security, keeping those missions running takes focused management. Join host Michael J. Keegan as he discusses these topics and more with Troy Edgar, Deputy Secretary of Homeland […]

Hardware Integrity: A Cybersecurity and Resilience Challenge

2026/08/31

Most cybersecurity conversations start with software and networks. But what happens when what’s compromised sits deeper, inside the chip itself, before a system is ever plugged in? How would an agency even know that the hardware running its most critical systems isn’t what it thought it purchased? And what actions can government leaders take to improve […]

The Mission Generation: A Conversation with Arun Gupta on Reclaiming Purpose and Rebuilding the Future

2026/08/24

What is the “Mission Generation”? What motivates talented professionals to pursue careers in public service today? How can government attract and empower a new generation of leaders who want their work to have purpose and impact? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Arun Gupta, co-author The Mission Generation: […]

Leadership Stories from the Edge of Uncertainty: A Conversation with Pete Behrens

2026/08/17

What if the biggest leadership challenge today isn’t strategy, talent, or even technology? What if it’s uncertainty. Why are traditional leadership models breaking down? What is the difference between leading with authority and leading with trust? Why, in today’s environment, is leadership less about control and more about courage. Join host Michael J.Keegan as he […]

Post-Quantum Readiness: What Government Leaders Need to Know

2026/08/10

What is post quantum cryptography? How can it help us better understand the what the quantum threat actually looks like? How did a forty-year-old open problem in coding theory become a federal deadline? And what should government executives do first? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with Carlos Aguilar […]

Transforming the Federal Government’s Acquisition Marketplace: A Conversation with Laura Stanton

2026/07/27

What does it take to modernize how government buys? How is the OneGov strategy changing the economics of federal procurement? And where does AI fit in the acquisition enterprise of the future? Join host Michael J. Keegan as he explores these questions and more with, Laura Stanton, Acting Commissioner, for the General Services Administration’s Federal […]