Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/a-day-in-the-life Welcome to “A Day in the Life”.  This is a production of the Center for Public Leadership and Governance at School of Government at the University of North Carolina.  Each episode of “A Day in the Life” is a short podcast on the trials and tribulations newly elected local officials face each day as they serve their first year in public office. With “first meeting” guidance from incumbent officials, quick tips for sidestepping embarrassing media moments, and other advice, you’ll successfully navigate the potholes of public office. cc BY 60a1deb5-dfba-5c15-af7f-2aed609f1124 yes Coming Soon: New Show ‘A Day in the Life’ en-us Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:17:01 -0400 Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:17:16 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/4wTuxd_o6KAH3zICk-MpRj1-TJ8cMbyI9Sbx74NHmOc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82NTYx/MjY4YmRmZDVhMTY3/YWRhODZhMjJhMmQ2/YTBhYi5wbmc.jpg serial UNC School of Government Welcome to “A Day in the Life”.  This is a production of the Center for Public Leadership and Governance at School of Government at the University of North Carolina.  Each episode of “A Day in the Life” is a short podcast on the trials and tribulations newly elected local officials face each day as they serve their first year in public office. With “first meeting” guidance from incumbent officials, quick tips for sidestepping embarrassing media moments, and other advice, you’ll successfully navigate the potholes of public office. Welcome to “A Day in the Life”.  This is a production of the Center for Public Leadership and Governance at School of Government at the University of North Carolina.  Each episode of “A Day in the Life” is a short podcast on the trials and tribulations newly elected local officials face each day as they serve their first year in public office. With “first meeting” guidance from incumbent officials, quick tips for sidestepping embarrassing media moments, and other advice, you’ll successfully navigate the potholes of public office.. Center for Public Leadership and Governance No No Coming Soon: New Show ‘A Day in the Life’ trailer https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=304 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8a61f65a Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:04:56 -0500 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 41 Welcome to “A Day in the Life.” This is a production of the Center for Public Leadership and Governance at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government. Each episode is a short podcast on the trials and tribulations newly elected local officials face each day as they serve their first year [...] Welcome to “A Day in the Life.” This is a production of the Center for Public Leadership and Governance at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government. Each episode is a short podcast on the trials and tribulations newly elected local officials face each day No 1 1 Ep 1: A Day in the Life: Managing Conflict full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=371 https://share.transistor.fm/s/90037be6 Sat, 06 Jul 2019 11:41:58 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 1099 This episode is about how conflicts arise daily in elected office and there are respectful ways to manage it. The podcast also includes tips from Yadkin County Commissioner Kevin Austin and Morrisville Town Council Member Liz Johnson. This episode is about how conflicts arise daily in elected office and there are respectful ways to manage it. The podcast also includes tips from Yadkin County Commissioner Kevin Austin and Morrisville Town Council Member Liz Johnson. No 3 3 Ep 3: A Day in the Life: No such thing as a free lunch full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=378 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef1a4179 Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:08:52 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 495 In this episode, Frayda Bluestein and Norma Houston discuss the legal and ethical issues that govern when officials should avoid accepting gifts and favors and explain what the law says on the issue. In this episode, Frayda Bluestein and Norma Houston discuss the legal and ethical issues that govern when officials should avoid accepting gifts and favors and explain what the law says on the issue. No 2 2 Ep 2: A Day in the Life: Solving Wicked Problems full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=380 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7ec8db0f Mon, 19 Aug 2019 12:23:09 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 381 In this episode, Margaret Henderson provides strategies for local elected officials to deal with intransigent, cross-cutting problems where no one entity is in charge. In this episode, Margaret Henderson provides strategies for local elected officials to deal with intransigent, cross-cutting problems where no one entity is in charge. No 4 4 Ep. 4: Thriving Workplaces full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=395 https://share.transistor.fm/s/42a375e8 Thu, 26 Sep 2019 10:04:07 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 1167 In this episode, Leisha DeHart Davis discusses effective workplace routines and strategies that keeps employees engaged and motivated. In this episode, Leisha DeHart Davis discusses effective workplace routines and strategies that keeps employees engaged and motivated. No 5 5 Ep. 5: The Lingo of Mental Disabilities in NC full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=599 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d7bef34 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:54:52 -0500 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 2300 The words that describe the different kinds of mental disabilities can be confounding for laymen, and the terminology for the organizational structures are equally confusing.  In this podcast Mark Botts, SOG faculty member who specializes in this field of law, helps make sense of the “alphabet soup” as he talks [...] The words that describe the different kinds of mental disabilities can be confounding for laymen, and the terminology for the organizational structures are equally confusing.  In this podcast Mark Botts, SOG faculty member who specializes in this field of No 5 5 Ep. 5: The Lingo Of Mental Disabilities In NC full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=601 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ac280357 Thu, 12 Nov 2020 09:59:04 -0500 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 2300 The words that describe the different kinds of mental disabilities can be confounding for laymen, and the terminology for the organizational structures are equally confusing.  In this podcast Mark Botts, SOG faculty member who specializes in this field of law, helps make sense of the “alphabet soup” as he talks [...] The words that describe the different kinds of mental disabilities can be confounding for laymen, and the terminology for the organizational structures are equally confusing.  In this podcast Mark Botts, SOG faculty member who specializes in this field of No 6 6 Ep. 6: What’s Your Form of Government? full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=606 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c349f2db Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:21:40 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 1248 Faculty Members Kim Nelson and Carl Stenberg summarize the various forms of local government in North Carolina.  These include the prevailing Manager/Council and County Manager forms, and the Mayor/Council form used by some smaller municipal jurisdictions.  Listeners will gain a clear understanding of each form, and of the distinct leadership roles [...] Faculty Members Kim Nelson and Carl Stenberg summarize the various forms of local government in North Carolina.  These include the prevailing Manager/Council and County Manager forms, and the Mayor/Council form used by some smaller municipal jurisdictions No 7 7 Ep. 7: Understanding Property Revaluation full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?post_type=podcast&p=608 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ae17df0 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:24:34 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 1152 Faculty member Kirk Boone describes the basics of property revaluation, what it means for various stakeholders, and the role and responsibilities of local elected leaders during the revaluation process. Faculty member Kirk Boone describes the basics of property revaluation, what it means for various stakeholders, and the role and responsibilities of local elected leaders during the revaluation process. No 6 6 Ep. 6: What’s Your Form Of Government? full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=610 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0d6cdf05 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:28:19 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 1248 Faculty Members Kim Nelson and Carl Stenberg summarize the various forms of local government in North Carolina.  These include the prevailing Manager/Council and County Manager forms, and the Mayor/Council form used by some smaller municipal jurisdictions.  Listeners will gain a clear understanding of each form, and of the distinct leadership roles [...] Faculty Members Kim Nelson and Carl Stenberg summarize the various forms of local government in North Carolina.  These include the prevailing Manager/Council and County Manager forms, and the Mayor/Council form used by some smaller municipal jurisdictions No 7 7 Ep. 7: Understanding Property Revaluation full https://podcast.sog.unc.edu/?p=612 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1ac64f1e Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:30:10 -0400 Center for Public Leadership and Governance Center for Public Leadership and Governance 1071 Faculty member Kirk Boone describes the basics of property revaluation, what it means for various stakeholders, and the role and responsibilities of local elected leaders during the revaluation process. Faculty member Kirk Boone describes the basics of property revaluation, what it means for various stakeholders, and the role and responsibilities of local elected leaders during the revaluation process. No