Walkability is a wonder-solution to boosting the local economy, making downtowns vibrant, promoting a sense of community, and more. It almost sounds too good to be true! Angelica and Jessie dive into the details of what walkability does for communities. And they compare the walkability of the places they live. Listen in to learn more.

The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

It’s no secret that overall trust in government currently sits at an all-time low. But Angelica and Jessie assert that there’s still hope: public trust isn’t dead yet! Listen to the episode to hear what National Research Center at Polco analyses have to say about public trust. Find out what it all means for local governments.

The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

Our research shows that the local economy is always important to residents. So it makes sense for balancing the budget to become the number one priority in times of economic uncertainty. But how can leaders bring residents into this process in a constructive way? Jessie and Angelica interview Chris Adams, President of Balancing Act by Polco, to learn more.

The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

Cities are changing everywhere, but are Americans’ needs and values changing too? This episode unveils a few community characteristics that are most important to residents today. Jessie and Angelica dive into five of the top ten community needs discovered by Polco research and analyses.

See all ten of the top community needs at polco.us/todays-top-ten-community-needs-according-to-us-reisdents

The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

Women have made history in local government. But there still exists a gender gap when it comes to leadership roles. We look into these data trends in the latest Civil Review Podcast episode in honor of Women's History Month. Listen in to celebrate the pioneering women who have made local government history and paved the way for others to advance in their careers too!

This episode's cover image depicts the League of Women in Government’s Leadership Trailblazer Award winners.

The Civil Review Podcast is produced by Polco.

Polco community engagement is accurate and reliable. Thousands of government leaders trust Polco for insights from surveys, data analytics, and simulations in one easy-to-use online platform. Learn more at www.polco.us.

Spoiler alert: Polarization is making significant impacts on local governments everywhere. In this episode, Jessie and Angelica invite special guest speaker Michelle Kobayashi, Principal Research Strategist at Polco. Listen in to find out what's causing all this polarization, how it affects local governments, and how to bring balance back into decision-making.

Today's workplaces are more diverse than ever before - and that includes age groups. In this episode, Jessie and Angelica tackle four common myths about older adults in the workplace. Listen in to find out what the survey data say about these stereotypes and why the myths are untrue.

Everyone is talking about AI these days. But how are bots impacting local governments? Angelica and Jessie discuss the benefits and pitfalls. And we answer the million-dollar question: is AI coming for our jobs? Listen to find out.

Tough times landing on demanding jobs amid the Great Resignation mean workplace stress is at an all-time high. Polco's Angelica and Jessie discuss employee survey results from National Research Center at Polco and how stress relates to staff retention. Hear what local government organizations are doing about it and what we as individuals can do to reduce stress at work.