Governance Matters Podcast
Dr. Raphe Sonenshein, Executive Director of the Haynes Foundation hosts a series of thoughtful conversations with leading decision-makers, scholars, journalists, subject matter experts, and community voices working to understand and advance reform for local governance and democracy.
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Latest Episode
- Special Episode
On this special edition of Governance Matters, Dr. Raphe Sonenshein joins forces with James-Christian Blockwood, President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and host of the Management Matters podcast. Together, they explore parallels and differences between a local charter and the U.S. Constitution, and what these governing guidebooks reveal about civic life locally and nationally.
Recent Episode
- Episode 03
May 21, 2026. Dr. Sonenshein sits down with Sara Innamorato, the elected County Executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for a timely conversation about the powerful position she holds. This is particularly pertinent for LA County, as a new position of Elected Executive is coming to the county in 2028 as a result of the passage of Measure G. And yes, they also talk about “The Pitt.”
- Episode 02
May 21, 2026. Dr. Sonenshein sits down with Sara Innamorato, the elected County Executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for a timely conversation about the powerful position she holds. This is particularly pertinent for LA County, as a new position of Elected Executive is coming to the county in 2028 as a result of the passage of Measure G. And yes, they also talk about “The Pitt.”
- Episode 01
May 21, 2026. Dr. Sonenshein sits down with Sara Innamorato, the elected County Executive of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, for a timely conversation about the powerful position she holds. This is particularly pertinent for LA County, as a new position of Elected Executive is coming to the county in 2028 as a result of the passage of Measure G. And yes, they also talk about “The Pitt.”
