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Reimagining Government

by Centre for Public Impact

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About the show

Governments are under increasing pressure to bring about the results people expect, while remaining trusted and relevant. And yet, the systems, structures, and processes of government today are often not set up to respond to the complex challenges we face as a society. In recent years, wicked problems such as the global pandemic, climate crisis, persistent racial and economic inequity, as well as a rise in misinformation have brought into sharp focus the need for government to work differently. From the Centre for Public Impact, this podcast explores radical new approaches to addressing the most pressing issues of our time by speaking with public servants and politicians at the heart of government around the world. Learn more about this emerging vision for better government at centreforpublicimpact.org

Latest episodes

  • Failure in Government [Rerun]

    September 30, 2026 · 51 min

    What happens when governments are too afraid to talk about failure? In this rerun of Reimagining Government, host Nick Thompson revisits a conversation about why governments need to create more space for honesty, experimentation, and…

  • Eleni Myrivili's Vision for Climate-Resilient Cities [Rerun]

    September 15, 2026 · 38 min

    How can cities become healthier, safer, and more resilient in a rapidly warming world? In this rerun of Reimagining Government, host Nick Thompson revisits a conversation with Eleni Myrivili, the United Nations’ Global Chief Heat Officer…

  • A new chapter for Reimagining Government

    September 7, 2026 · 2 min

    What if governments could meet this moment—and help shape a better future? In this special episode of Reimagining Government, new host Nick Thompson, CEO of the Centre for Public Impact, introduces himself and shares what’s ahead for the…

  • Why the future belongs to young leaders: Elizabeth Wathuti and Fina Girard on courage and climate action

    December 18, 2025 · 1 hr 5 min

    What happens when young voices refuse to be sidelined in the fight against climate change?  In this season finale of Reimagining Government, hosts Gabrielle Beran and Kandice Louis-Wilson speak with Elizabeth Wathuti, O.G.W, Kenyan…

  • Dr Farhana Sultana: Unequal earth, unjust climate

    December 4, 2025 · 35 min

    What does justice look like in the face of a global climate crisis shaped by colonialism and inequality?  In this episode of Reimagining Government, hosts Gabrielle Beran and Kandice Louis-Wilson talk with Dr. Farhana Sultana, leading…

  • Defending the rainforest: Daniela Orofino Poubel's fight for the Amazon and its peoples

    November 20, 2025 · 37 min

    What does it take to defend the Amazon, and why does it matter for the whole world?  In this episode of Reimagining Government, hosts Gabrielle Beran and Kandice Louis-Wilson speak with Daniela Orofino Poubel, Director at Amazônia de Pé…

  • How the City of Oslo plans to cut emissions by 95% with Heidi Sørensen

    November 6, 2025 · 42 min

    What does it take for a city to cut nearly all of its emissions in just a few years?  In this episode of Reimagining Government, hosts Gabrielle Beran and Kandice Louis-Wilson speak with Heidi Sørensen, Director of Oslo’s Climate…

  • Kumi Naidoo on activism, human rights, and climate justice

    October 23, 2025 · 39 min

    How do we shift power to confront climate change head-on?  In this episode of Reimagining Government, hosts Gabrielle Beran and Kandice Louis-Wilson sit down with Kumi Naidoo, lifelong activist and former head of Greenpeace and Amnesty…