What I Did For The Government

Dan Squire

Hello this is Dan Squire and this is: "What I Did for the Government" The purpose of this podcast is to help educate everyday Americans about the work done by federal employees to help keep us healthy, safe, free, and prosperous. If you've worked for the federal government in any capacity, I would love to speak with you. The best way to reach me is at dan@widftg.com -Dan

Episodes

  1. Episode 5: Geoff Beausoleil - Field Office Manager for the Department of Energy

    Feb 16

    Episode 5: Geoff Beausoleil - Field Office Manager for the Department of Energy

    In this episode we talk with Geoff Beausoleil who was an Executive Manager and Chief Operations manager for the National Nuclear Security Administration. Geoff worked at Sandia National Laboratories, the Pantex site in Texas, and the DOE Idaho operations office. Geoff walks us through his experience managing complex nuclear operations where any mistake could lead to disaster.

    1h 11m
  2. Episode 4: Michael Masuda - Previously with the U.S. State Department and running for Congress

    Feb 2

    Episode 4: Michael Masuda - Previously with the U.S. State Department and running for Congress

    In this episode we talk with Michael Masuda who worked for the US State Department and is running for congress in the fifth district in California. Michael talks about his background, how he began to work for the government, how he believes government can improve and his plans to run for office.

    52 min
  3. Episode 3: Chuck Borges - Chief Data Officer for the Social Security Administration and Naval Veteran

    12/19/2025

    Episode 3: Chuck Borges - Chief Data Officer for the Social Security Administration and Naval Veteran

    In this episode we talk with Chuck Borges, who most recently served as the Chief Data Officer for the Social Security Administration. Chuck had a long career with the federal government, served in the Navy, and is running for State Senate in Maryland.

    1h 22m
  4. Episode 2: Jonathan Black - Chief Advisor to the Inspector General in the U.S. Department of Energy

    10/28/2025

    Episode 2: Jonathan Black - Chief Advisor to the Inspector General in the U.S. Department of Energy

    In this episode we speak with Jonathan Black, former Chief Advisor to the Inspector General in the U.S. Department of Energy. Jonathan was with the department for over thirty years and talks about his roles and experiences, and why he ultimately left the department.

    52 min
  5. Episode 1: Carin Freebird - Law Enforcement Ranger and Administrator for the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management

    08/17/2025

    Episode 1: Carin Freebird - Law Enforcement Ranger and Administrator for the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management

    For our first episode we talk with Carin Freebird who spent almost thirty years working for the National Park Service and the Bureau of Land Management, as a Law Enforcement Ranger and administrator. Carin talks about how she got started working for the government, some of the challenges and complexities faced in these jobs, what value Park Rangers give to everyday Americans and more. Carin mentions a National Land and Sea ethic which can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nmh-aDxgCE You can find her website here: https://sireninthesage.com/ Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/mountaineer/innovation

    37 min
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Hello this is Dan Squire and this is: "What I Did for the Government" The purpose of this podcast is to help educate everyday Americans about the work done by federal employees to help keep us healthy, safe, free, and prosperous. If you've worked for the federal government in any capacity, I would love to speak with you. The best way to reach me is at dan@widftg.com -Dan

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