{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Executive Exchange","title":"Wingo-WHAT?: The Art of Community Connection with Glen Abrams,  Head of Public Affairs at the Philadelphia Water Department","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":740,"description":"In this episode of the Exec Exchange podcast, host Piers Clark speaks with Glen Abrams, Head of Public Affairs at the Philadelphia Water Department. The discussion centers around the innovative 'Wingo-WHAT?' initiative, which aims to creatively engage the community of Germantown, Philadelphia, to address infrastructure-related flooding using art and poetry. Glen shares his journey in the water sector and explains how the integration of the arts through a grant from the US Water Alliance has helped raise awareness and create healing spaces for residents affected by flooding. The conversation highlights the importance of community-focused solutions and showcases a unique approach to public engagement.00:00 Introduction to the Exec Exchange Podcast00:35 Meet Glen Abrams: From Nonprofit to Philadelphia Water02:04 Understanding Philadelphia Water's Role02:42 Introducing the Wingo-WHAT? Initiative03:57 Engaging the Community Through Art and Poetry05:18 The Impact and Success of Wingo-WHAT?08:42 Future Initiatives and Continued Engagement10:26 A Poetic Conclusion11:15 Final Thoughts and Advice for Future Leaders","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/AhH8Oc24Ep5HBk1v4oSv3FPCbdOflcUt3HC2QFXLbGU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZGVm/OTViMGYxNjJiMjNh/YjEwMmM3YmY2MWZj/ZjBmMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}