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Public Works Radio: What is Public Works?

Posted: 5/21/2026

The latest edition of the American Public Works Association (APWA) Public Works Radio What is Public Works? The Answers We Heard May Surprise You hits the road for some face-to-face sidewalk interviews to hear what public works means to everyday people in the community, with a little public works trivia thrown in for good measure.

Equipped with a podcast microphone and a smile, Public Works Radio host Bailey Dickman showed up at the local farmers market in Kansas City, just a stone's throw away from APWA headquarters, ready to ask strangers about public works.

Their answers are honest and likely a strong representation of what most people think public works means to their community. And of course, potholes couldn't be left out of the conversation. We also secured a completely by-chance interview with a public works professional right there at the farmers' market.

Special Guest:

  • Mary Joyce Ivers, Deputy Public Works Director, City of Ventura


Tune into Public Works Radio through your favorite podcasts medium.
Every month, two new episodes are available for listening/downloading.

Topic requests, episode feedback, and all other podcast inquiries can be
directed to
podcast@apwa.org, or you can listen-in here.

This Event is Free

About APWA

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is an international educational and professional association of public agencies, private sector companies, and individuals dedicated to providing high quality public works goods and services.

With a worldwide membership of more than 32,000, APWA includes not only personnel from local, county, state, and federal agencies, but also private sector personnel who supply products and services to those professionals.

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