Transition Lab
Partnership for Public Service
Transition Lab is a behind-the-scenes look at presidential transitions. Join Valerie Boyd, director of the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition for candid discussions with transition experts, exploring the relationship between presidential transitions, effective government and a strong democracy. Transition Lab is a must-listen for anyone interested in developing a better understanding of what needs to happen before a president takes office or starts a second term.
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Feb 17, 2020 • 30min
The Obama Transition to Power
Chris Lu explains his role in the 2008 transition and the challenges he faced coordinating the biggest hand off of power in the world.
Feb 3, 2020 • 27min
The Art of National Security Transitions
Former Undersecretary of Defense Michèle Flournoy shares insights from her experience running the Agency Review team for the Obama transition and serving as Undersecretary of Defense. Flournoy also discusses the challenges associated with transitioning during an ongoing conflict, and the underrepresentation of women in national security.
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Jan 19, 2020 • 40min
Peaceful Transfer of Power
Josh Bolten and Denis McDonough, Chiefs of Staff for Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, talk about three types of transitions - into government, to a second term, and the handoff to the next Administration.
Jan 19, 2020 • 30min
2016: The Tale of Two Transitions
The Clinton and Trump transition leaders share what happened during the 2016 election.
Jan 17, 2020 • 7min
Welcome to Transition Lab
Transition Lab is the new podcast from the Partnership for Public Service’s Center for Presidential Transition. Hosted by the Center's Director, David Marchick, this podcast series provides the most definitive discussion of all issues related to Presidential transitions. This premier episode introduces you former presidential chiefs of staff, transition leaders and other presidential transition experts who have who helped manage transitions into government, into a second term, and out of government.
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