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Ground Floor Government

Ground Floor Government

For the people who actually keep local government running.

PhoneLive.io

109 episodesEN

Show overview

Ground Floor Government launched in 2025 and has put out 109 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 19 min and 23 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Government show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed earlier today, with 84 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 84 episodes published. Published by PhoneLive.io.

Episodes
109
Running
2025–2026 · 1y
Median length
20 min
Cadence
Several per week

From the publisher

Ground Floor Government is the podcast for the people who make local government work—behind the scenes. Hosted by David Plappert, founder of PhoneLive.io, this show gives city and county clerks, IT leads, communication pros, and public servants their time at the mic. ㅤ Each week, we dig into what really keeps cities and counties running—last-minute meeting prep, tech shifts, team leadership, and the quiet but essential work of transparency and public service. If you’ve ever hit publish on a public notice, stayed late to prep a meeting, or solved a problem no one even saw coming, this show is for you.

Latest Episodes

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Empowering Communities Through Local Government (with Pavan Parikh) | Ep. 108

Aug 24, 202621 min

From Sportscaster to Public Servant (with John Bernstrom) | Ep. 107

Aug 21, 202622 min

From Court to Community (with Odie Donald) | Ep. 106

Aug 19, 202624 min

From 9/11 to Public Service (with Dustin Sternbeck) | Ep. 105

Aug 14, 202623 min

The Art of Storytelling in Local Government (with Jenna Martin) | Ep. 104

Aug 12, 202621 min

From Classroom to Community (with Vickie Hathaway) | Ep. 103

Aug 10, 202622 min

From Theme Park to Local Government (with Angela Wilson) | Ep. 102

Aug 7, 202620 min

Building Trust in Local Government (with Lora-Marie Bernard) | Ep. 101

Aug 5, 202623 min

From Photography to Public Service (with Melissa Harmer) | Ep. 100

Aug 3, 202618 min

From Police Officer to County Executive (with Mike Callagy) | Ep. 99

Jul 31, 202622 min

Crisis Communication in Local Government (with Ariana Briceno) | Ep. 98

Jul 29, 202618 min

From Family Tradition to Public Service (with Mikki Huntsman) | Ep. 97

Jul 27, 202621 min

The Vital Role of a Deputy Clerk (with Bryson Behm) | Ep. 96

Jul 24, 202618 min

Leading Local Governments (with Leonardo Brown) | Ep. 95

Jul 22, 202616 min

The Dual Roles of a Town Manager and Clerk (with Austin Simko) | Ep. 94

Jul 20, 202619 min

Making an Impact in Local Government (with Colleen Roberts) | Ep. 93

Jul 17, 202626 min

From Fire Chief to City Manager (with Chuck Winn) | Ep. 92

Jul 15, 202621 min

The Journey of a City Administrator (with Jeff Fiegenschuh) | Ep. 91

Jul 14, 202621 min

The Growth of Communication in Local Government (with Kara Roberson) | Ep. 90

Jul 10, 202620 min

Navigating Election Challenges (with Lisa Goodwin) | Ep. 89

Jul 8, 202615 min
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