Posts Tagged ‘ government podcasts ’

Fighting Crime Via Podcast

May 28th, 2009 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcast Quickies, Podcasting

“Inside the FBI” is a podcast from the Federal Bureau of Investigation that looks at current national crime-fighting issues. The latest episode focuses on a recent flood of threatening phone calls, coming from overseas via VoIP, made to Chinese-Americans. Special Agent Dean Phillips, Chief of the Asian-African Criminal Enterprise Unit in the Organized Crime Section, [...]



US Senator Launches Two “Policycast” Series

Apr 8th, 2009 | By | Category: Podcasting, Video Podcasts

U.S. Sen. Jeff Bingaman (New Mexico) is reaching out to his constituents by several different media. Bingaman has launched two video podcasts, a YouTube channel, and keeps in touch with voters via his Facebook page. Why two different video podcast series? One podcast is a short (less than 2 minutes) weekly overview of Congressional and [...]



Small Business Administration Updates Podcast Offerings

Mar 2nd, 2009 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Podcast Quickies, Podcasting

The U.S. Small Business Administration has recently upgraded its podcast resources for small business owners. The SBA is an independent federal government agency which works to “aid, counsel, assist and protect the interests of small business concerns, to preserve free competitive enterprise and to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of our nation.” The SBA [...]



18 Park Service Podcasts

Jul 29th, 2008 | By | Category: General, Podcast Quickies

The US National Parks Service is getting into podcasting in a big way, and now offers 18 park service podcasts and virtual tours, offering hundreds of audio and video programs that you can get from park websites or iTunes. The podcasts include: Acadia NP Antietam National Battlefield Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP Canyonlands NP [...]



Valley Forge Launches Podcast

Feb 20th, 2007 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, General

The Valley Forge National Historical Park and energy utility PECO this week have announced the creation of the PECO Podcast Through History. The Southeast Pennsylvania gas and electric utility has given a $20,000 donation which will fund the creation of a podcast series that can be accessed at the park or from home, that will [...]



Queen Elizabeth Debuts Podcast Of Annual Christmas Speech

Dec 21st, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, General

The British monarchy dates back over ten centuries, but for the first time ever, this year, the Queen’s Christmas speech will be available as a podcast. This year, the Queen has focused her Christmas speech on the relationship between different generations. Buckingham Palace described her theme as highlighting “what old and young have to offer [...]



NYC Transit Intros Podcasts for Riders

Jun 20th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Corporate Podcasts

NYC Transit has launched TransitTrax, a podcast service for New York city Transit riders. The service will provide riders with the latest news, service advisories and security initiatives.TransitTrax podcasts range from MTA New York City Transit Lost and Found to If You See Something Say Something, a podcast about transit security. Unfortunately, NYC Transit doesn’t [...]