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Welcome to AAMVAcast, featuring news, information and expertise for the AAMVA Community.
Episode 317 - Fraud Prevention and Detection: Investigations Individual Award - Matt Halstead
In this episode, we speak with Matt Halstead, Senior Investigator for the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles and recipient of AAMVA's Fraud Prevention and Detection: Investigations Individual Award, about the odometer fraud investigation that uncovered a multi-state scheme and led to lasting improvements in fraud prevention. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
Jun 22
24 min
Episode 316 – Introducing the Task Force 7 Podcast
In this episode, we speak with Mike McCaskill, AAMVA’s Vice President of Identity Management Programs & Services, about the new Task Force 7 podcast about the implementation of verifiable credentials using the International Standards in Electronic Identity and Mobile Driver Licenses.   Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
Jun 15
23 min
Episode 315 - 2026 AAMVA Board of Directors Meeting Recap
In this episode, AAMVA President and CEO Ian Grossman recaps the May 2026 Board of Directors meeting, highlighting key discussions, program updates, and priorities impacting the motor vehicle and law enforcement community. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
Jun 8
13 min
Episode 314 – Nevada’s Registration Spotter Program
In this episode, we speak with Tonya Laney, Director of the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, about Nevada’s new online reporting tool that allows residents to report motor vehicles operating with expired, invalid, or no registration, including vehicles with illegal out-of-state plates.    Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
Jun 1
22 min
Episode 313 - GHSA’s New Data on Drowsy Driving
In this episode, we speak with Caroline Cash, Chief Communications Officer for the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), about new analysis on drowsy driving, the challenges of measuring fatigued driving crashes, and ongoing efforts to improve roadway safety awareness. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
May 26
26 min
Episode 312 – Impacts on U.S. Roadways During the FIFA World Cup
In this episode, we speak with Jessi Ross, AAMVA’s Driver Programs and Services Program Director, and Paul Steier, AAMVA’s Vice President of Law Enforcement Programs and Services, about the impacts on licensing and roadside enforcement with the expected influx of non-U.S. and non-Canadian drivers on American roadways during the FIFA World Cup.    Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
May 18
22 min
Episode 311 – Fighting Fraud in CDL Testing With Body Cams
In this episode, we speak with Josh Gifford, Fraud Program Manager at the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, about how they’re using body cams to help fight fraud in the CDL testing process. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
May 11
26 min
Episode 310 - ID R Kids: Ohio’s Child ID Program
In this episode, we speak with Charles Norman, Registrar of Motor Vehicles for the Ohio BMV, about the state’s ID R Kids campaign, Ohio’s efforts to promote child ID cards, and how state-issued identification can provide an added layer of safety and preparedness for children and families. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
May 4
20 min
Episode 309  - Massachusetts New Disability Placards and the Return to in-Person Driver’s Ed
In this episode, we speak with Colleen Ogilvie, Registrar of the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles, about MA’s updated disability placards and their transition back to in-person driver’s education. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
Apr 24
24 min
Episode 308 - Idaho DMV: Sticker Elimination and Service Improvements
In this episode, we speak with Lisa McClellan, Administrator of the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles, about the state’s decision to eliminate license plate registration stickers and the rollout of new tools like the Abandoned Vehicle Portal to improve efficiency and customer service. Host: Ian Grossman Producer: Claire Jeffrey, Chelsey Hadwin, and Kayle Nguyen Music: Gibson Arthur
Apr 20
24 min
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