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09/04/2026

Baby bonds. That’s what we’re talking about next week on The Government Fix.

What would it mean to give more children a stronger financial foundation before they reach adulthood? And how can government help facilitate that process?

Host Amanda Renteria sits down with David Radcliffe, State and Local Policy Director at The New School and former Policy Director for the Office of Connecticut State Treasurer, to explore why wealth matters alongside income, how Connecticut became the first state to launch a baby bonds program, and what it takes to turn an ambitious policy idea into something that can make a difference in people's lives.

🎙️ Episode 1 arrives September 8.

Subscribe to The Government Fix wherever you get your podcasts and be the first to hear it.

09/03/2026

We partner with VITA to close the gap on billions in unclaimed tax benefits every year. GetYourRefund is our digital front door that allows these programs to offer free tax prep services virtually.

We're looking to partner with IRS-certified VITA organizations for the 2027 filing season. If your program wants to extend its reach beyond a brick-and-mortar location, we can help you expand your impact and bring free virtual tax filing to your community.

Learn more and apply today: https://bit.ly/4wcGjre

All good policy begins with an idea. But what does it take to bring that idea to life?This season on The Government Fix,...
09/02/2026

All good policy begins with an idea. But what does it take to bring that idea to life?

This season on The Government Fix, host Amanda Renteria talks with the people putting ambitious ideas into practice—from helping children build wealth from birth and automatically sealing eligible criminal records to making clean energy accessible. These are the folks innovating. Trying bold ideas. And putting ideas into action.

The conversations go beyond just, “What?” and ask, “How?” How do you build support? How do you turn policy into practice? And how can we learn from solutions already taking shape?

🎙️ The Season 2 trailer is out now, with our first episode arriving September 8.
Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts or visit thegovernmentfix.org.

09/01/2026

What does it look like when bold ideas become reality? When big innovations become actionable policy solutions? From sealing criminal records and building wealth from birth to lowering energy bills and rethinking how democracy works, the Government Fix is back for another season.

This isn’t a podcast about tearing things down. This is a podcast about building up what works. Each week, we’re listening to the voices, ideas, and stories focusing on making government work well, for everyone.

Season 2 kicks off on September 8th, wherever you get your podcasts.

08/31/2026

A government service can be well-designed and easy to use, but if the right stakeholders aren't bought in, it won't ever reach the people it's meant to serve.

That's why our UX team brings stakeholders directly into user testing and co-design sessions with the people who will use our tools, like GetYourRefund and SimpleFile. When skeptics can see the impact for themselves, sustained support tends to follow.

In the comments, tell us about a moment when bringing a stakeholder into the process changed how they saw the work.

08/27/2026

🚨Just dropped: schedule and speakers. From designing for people to harnessing new technology, explore the innovations shaping the future of form design and service delivery.

Register for free and join us on September 16 👉 https://formfest.org/

Co-hosted with Beeck Center

08/26/2026

What are the biggest challenges states are facing today? H.R. 1 is reshaping SNAP and Medicaid delivery. State leaders are being asked to do more with less at a moment when families can’t afford for systems to fall short.

At this year's , Shavana Howard, former USDA Senior Advisor, shared that she's excited to see state leaders focused on innovating and using emerging technology to help them meet this moment.

Watch the full conversation on our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/4ivD9ey

08/25/2026

We believe filing taxes should be easy, accessible, and free. So should getting the credits your family has earned.

That's the idea behind SimpleFile, the tool we built with New Jersey and Colorado to help families claim benefits like the Child Tax Credit in under 15 minutes.

Creating SimpleFile took thoughtful design decisions, like how to turn a line of tax code into a plain-language question that tax filers can easily understand and answer.

We're sharing a few of the principles we used to make SimpleFile clear, trustworthy, and welcoming for the families who qualify.

In the wake of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, LA County wanted to evaluate their building and permitting processes to e...
08/24/2026

In the wake of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, LA County wanted to evaluate their building and permitting processes to ensure it was easy to navigate.

We partnered with the county to bring together six departments around a shared vision of simplifying the rebuilding process. For the families who lost their homes, this work provided a clearer path forward. It also helped the county build a foundation for responding to future disasters.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4z4cN9p

Data, Rust, and Python fans, there's still time to get the latest Humble Bundle and support our mission. Here's how it w...
08/20/2026

Data, Rust, and Python fans, there's still time to get the latest Humble Bundle and support our mission. Here's how it works:
- Pay what you want for up to 18 books, including Learning Python and Programming Rust
- Deepen your understanding and build your skills
- A portion of sales supports our mission

Tomorrow is your last chance to get the bundle: https://bit.ly/4wYBgM5

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