FY27 Episodes

1107: Public Health Leaders Push for Funding, Flexibility, and Rural Transformation
April 15, 2026

1107: Public Health Leaders Push for Funding, Flexibility, and Rural Transformation

At this year’s Spring Leadership Forum, momentum was unmistakable. With more than 40 health officials convening for a week of strategy, training, and direct engagement with federal leaders, a unified message emerged: the future of public health depends on sustained investment and smarter, more flex…
Guest: Catherine Jones MPH
1104: View from Washington, D.C.: Breaking Down the FY27 Budget Proposal
April 10, 2026

1104: View from Washington, D.C.: Breaking Down the FY27 Budget Proposal

The FY27 federal budget proposal is officially out, and while it’s just the opening move, there’s already a lot to unpack. In this episode, ASTHO’s Senior Director for Government Affairs, Jeffrey Ekoma, breaks down what’s in the proposal, what’s changed from last year, and what it all signals for p…
Guest: Jeffrey Ekoma
1099: View from Washington, D.C.: Budget Gridlock and the Shutdown
April 3, 2026

1099: View from Washington, D.C.: Budget Gridlock and the Shutdown

As the federal budget process stalls, uncertainty continues to ripple through Washington. ASTHO’s Senior Director of Government Affairs, Jeffrey Ekoma, joins us to break down the latest on the ongoing Department of Homeland S...
Guest: Jeffrey Ekoma
1090: The View from Washington, D.C.: Inside FY27 on Capitol Hill
March 20, 2026

1090: The View from Washington, D.C.: Inside FY27 on Capitol Hill

In this episode: what happens after Hill Day wraps, and what’s next for public health funding. We talk with ASTHO Senior Director for Government Affairs, Jeffrey Ekoma, about the fast-moving FY27 appropriations process and what it means for state and territorial health agencies.
Guest: Jeffrey Ekoma