Government Video Podcast

What if your government meeting transcripts could do a whole lot more than document what was said? On this episode, Michelle and Dana uncover the often-overlooked potential of transcripts and share creative ways government teams can put them to work. Discover how transcripts can simplify public records requests, make meetings easier to search, and help communications teams turn hours of footage into useful, shareable content. They also explore how AI can uncover insights, identify trends, and streamline everyday workflows. If you're already captioning your government videos, you might be sitting on one of your most useful resources without realizing it. Looking for more ways to make government video accessible and your workflows more efficient? Explore our webinars covering video accessibility, practical tools, and strategies you can put to work: mediascribe.ai/webinars This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.

So, you're the accessibility person now. Where do you even begin? For many government teams, digital accessibility becomes part of the job without a roadmap or formal training. The good news? You don't need to have all the answers to start making meaningful progress. Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Karen Pellegrin, Senior Manager of Colorado's Technology Accessibility Program, to explore what she's learned as an accidental accessibility expert. Drawing on her experience building Denver's citywide accessibility program, Karen shares how small improvements, staff training, and accessibility champions can help turn good intentions into everyday practices. What if accessible video didn't have to mean extra work? Karen explores how thoughtful workflows, emerging AI tools, and human expertise can help teams make accessibility part of the production process. — GVP Listener Offer: Start building your audio description workflow now with an extended 30-day evaluation of MediaScribe Narrate, including training and support at no cost and no obligation to buy. Sign up at app.mediascribe.ai and use code GVP30. — This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.

What does it take to make digital accessibility work across an entire state government, and what can smaller municipalities learn from it? Dana Healy sits down with Kristopher Adams, Chief Accessibility Officer for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, to discuss the challenges and strategies behind building sustainable accessibility practices. Kris shares insights from his statewide experience, including how to set priorities, encourage collaboration across departments, and make accessibility a consistent part of government operations. — GVP Listener Offer: Start building your audio description workflow now with an extended 30-day evaluation of MediaScribe Narrate, including training and support at no cost and no obligation to buy. Sign up at app.mediascribe.ai and use code GVP30. — This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai. The conversation also tackles ADA Title II readiness, accessible public meeting video, and ways smaller government teams can make meaningful progress with the people and resources they already have.

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, human and automated workflows, accessible video players, common misconceptions, and the details that shape the experience for people who rely on them. Along the way, they separate what matters from what’s often misunderstood, answering some of the most common questions and giving government video teams a clearer place to start. — GVP Listener Offer: Start building your audio description workflow now with an extended 30-day evaluation of MediaScribe Narrate, including training and support at no cost and no obligation to buy. Sign up at app.mediascribe.ai and use code GVP30. — This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.

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 workflow decisions that help make it all manageable behind the scenes. For government video and AV teams facing many of the same production challenges, it’s a practical look at what live accessibility can look like in action. GVP Listener Offer: Start building your audio description workflow now with an extended 30-day evaluation of MediaScribe Narrate, including training and support at no cost and no obligation to buy. Sign up at app.mediascribe.ai and use code GVP30. This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.

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, documenting your efforts, establishing accessible video workflows, and why waiting for another extension could leave organizations right back where they started.—GVP Listener Offer: Start building your audio description workflow now with an extended 30-day evaluation of MediaScribe Narrate, including training and support at no cost and no obligation to buy.Sign up at app.mediascribe.ai and use code GVP30.—Need help understanding WCAG 2.1 AA requirements for government video? MediaScribe Academy is a free educational resource designed to help teams understand video accessibility requirements and put them into practice, regardless of which accessibility tools you use. Explore trainings at mediascribe.ai/academy.

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-ready production, and practical ways government teams can simplify operations while improving the quality and accessibility of public meetings. — Preparing for ADA Title II audio description requirements? Through Access Granted, the first 100 qualifying organizations can receive a full year of MediaScribe Narrate audio descriptions at no cost, helping you move toward compliance while experiencing AI-powered audio descriptions firsthand. Apply now in just two minutes: mediascribe.ai/access-granted This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.

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 accessibility into workflows from the start. Don also shares practical insights on accountability, documentation, and creating partnerships that support long-term accessibility goals. — Looking for more conversations on accessibility, compliance, automation, and technology for government communicators and media teams? Browse upcoming and on-demand webinars at mediascribe.ai/webinars. This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai.

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 support that can make everyday tasks more accessible. The conversation covers funding barriers, statewide training opportunities, emerging trends, and how city leaders, communications professionals, IT managers, and accessibility teams can help connect residents with resources that support greater independence, participation, and quality of life. Learn more about Minnesota STAR and its programs: mn.gov/star Explore the Minnesota STAR device lending library: mn.at4all.com Looking for more conversations on accessibility, compliance, automation, and technology for government communicators and media teams? Browse upcoming and on-demand webinars at mediascribe.ai/webinars. This episode is brought to you by MediaScribe from Tightrope Media Systems — helping government teams deliver captions, audio descriptions, and accessible video workflows. Learn more at mediascribe.ai

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 has adapted, what challenges remain, and why its role is still so important in serving communities. The Alliance for Community Media is celebrating its 50th anniversary at this year’s conference, taking place June 23–25. Learn more and get involved at www.allcommunitymedia.org. This episode is sponsored by MediaScribe - Captioning, audio description, and accessible government video, built in from the start. Learn more at mediascribe.ai