In this episode of the "Heard on West Exec,” host Irv Dennis, CFO of the American Cornerstone Institute (ACI) and former CFO of HUD, discusses his experiences in the executive branch and the significance of understanding government operations. He is joined by HL McCullough, an intern at ACI and a student at Pepperdine University, who shares his journey and aspirations for public service. The conversation centers on the ACI's Executive Branch of America (EBA) program, which provides insights into the workings of the executive branch, the budgetary process, and the importance of public service.