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Ep 9, S3 - 50 Years of Community Media: The Mission That Still Matters - Mike Wassenaar
Community media has always been about connection, access, and local voices. 50 years in, that mission continues to evolve. In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi sits down with Mike Wassenaar, President and CEO of the Alliance for Community Media, to reflect on the organization’s 50-year journey. From its early roots to where community media stands today, the conversation explores how the industry has adapted, what challenges remain, and why its role is still so important in serving communities. The Alliance for Community Media is celebrating its 50th anniversary at this year’s conference, taking place June 23–25. Learn more and get involved at www.allcommunitymedia.org. This episode is sponsored by MediaScribe - Captioning, audio description, and accessible government video, built in from the start. Learn more at mediascribe.ai
Ep 8, S3 - Global Accessibility Awareness Day: How AI Is Shaping What Comes Next - Joe Devon
15 years of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, and the conversation has never been more relevant for government video teams. In this episode, Michelle Alimoradi is joined by Joe Devon, co-founder of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, to reflect on how accessibility has grown into a global movement and what that means for how communities access public information. As accessibility becomes embedded in how teams operate, it is no longer a one-time effort but part of the day-to-day work. The conversation also looks at how AI is beginning to shape what comes next, helping teams scale their efforts and expand access in more meaningful ways. Looking to go deeper on accessibility, compliance, and the tools supporting government video teams? Explore our on-demand webinars: mediascribe.ai/webinars This episode is sponsored by MediaScribe - Captioning, audio description, and accessible government video, built in from the start. Learn more at mediascribe.ai
Ep 7, S3 - NAB Recap: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Government Video
At NAB 2026, the conversation around AI felt less like discovery and more like fine-tuning. In this episode, Dana Healy sits down with JJ Parker to unpack what that shift means for government video teams. As AI becomes more embedded in everyday workflows, the focus is turning toward efficiency, reliability, and how these tools actually support the work, especially as accessibility expectations continue to grow. The conversation explores why accessibility, automation, and workflow design are becoming more connected, and how purpose-built tools like Cablecast and MediaScribe are evolving to meet the realities of long-form content, limited resources, and compliance requirements. Want to take the conversation further? Join the Tightrope team on May 6 for a NAB recap webinar focused on how these latest advancements are helping government teams deliver more accessible content, strengthen compliance efforts, and build smarter, more efficient video workflows. Register here: https://go.trms.com/nab-roundup-webinar