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We know what the president’s “job” is, right? And maybe our governors and mayors, too. But how about judges, comptrollers, secretaries of state and so on? IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us, a podcast series from CITIZENARTS, presents key local, state and federal “public servants” whose work is often little understood but has an immediate, direct impact on our daily lives.
This podcast is available at Apple Podcasts, any of the platforms listed above, or wherever you get your shows. For your convenience, you can also listen to IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us by clicking the episode links below. For more information, contact jeff.lewis@citizenartscreative.org
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Episode Two
IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us. Justice Adrienne Grover, California 6th District Court of Appeal
In the latest episode of the CITIZENARTS’ series IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us, we focus our lens on the U.S. judicial system and meet Justice Adrienne Grover of the California 6th District Court of Appeal. Justice Grover -- a self-described “nonjudgmental judge” -- speaks definitively and inspiringly in a time of mounting misinformation, distortion and hyperbole aimed at the role of law and our judiciary.
As Justice Grover puts it: “You are just confronted with so much humanity in each case; ultimately you come away with a deep appreciation for the human condition.” Justice Grover presides over a vast array of cases: the CA Courts of Appeal see the largest number of decisions appealed to the state supreme court and to the U.S. Supreme Court. The 6th District alone decides over 900 appeals and disposes of 500 writ petitions annually.
We are grateful to Justice Grover for expanding our insight into and deepening our knowledge of the essential role justices perform at the state level. We learned so much spending time with the justice – and expect you will too.
Episode One
IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us. Secretary of State Steve Hobbs, Washington state
What does a state Secretary of State do? The headlines are all about certifying elections. But there’s a lot more to it. IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us, a new podcast series from CITIZENARTS, kicks off with Steve Hobbs, the Secretary of State of the great State of Washington. In a candid, informative, sometimes provocative conversation, Secretary Hobbs discusses his many roles – from helping to ensure election integrity by controlling misinformation and cyber security to protecting freedom of speech in libraries to issuing credentials for corporations and charitable organizations. Critically important, multi-functional public services – the apt bailiwick for Steve Hobbs, a self-described “extreme centrist.”
Trailer
IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us
Here’s CITIZENARTS founder Jim Gabbe with a word on our newest podcast series, IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us. In interviews with key local and federal “public servants,” we shed light on how their work may be often little understood but has an immediate, direct impact on our daily lives.
Acknowledgements
Our heartfelt gratitude to the elected officials and their hard-working staffs for taking the time to give us insights into their roles and responsibilities, and taking on these challenges every day for their constituents.
Steve Hobbs - Secretary of State, Washington state
Adrienne Grover - Associate Justice, California 6th District Court of Appeal
Stephanie Prentice - Community Engagement Officer for Steve Hobbs
Credits
Jim Gabbe - Host and director
Jill S. Gabbe - Executive producer
Jeff Lewis - Co-producer and technical director
IN THEIR WORDS: What public officials do for us is courtesy of gabbegroup Productions. All rights are reserved. CITIZENARTS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
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What a wonderful series! Just what we need to learn how government functions apart from the political partisanship and circus.
- D. K., via email
I like the series, and With his dedication and humility, Steve Hobbs is certainly an exemplary public official!
- BJ, via email
This is so incredibly impressive! I can’t wait to share and discuss this with friends.
- Jeremiah, via email
What a great theme for a series! I think you hit the nail on the head – this is so desperately needed today. I appreciate your work in creating space for civil civic discourse.
- Demetrios, via email
I am so pleased IN THEIR WORDS popped up in my Spotify podcast feed this morning. Fantastic job. Looking forward to the next episode.
- Pat, via email