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Ground Floor Government

Ground Floor Government

For the people who actually keep local government running.

PhoneLive.io

85 episodesEN

Show overview

Ground Floor Government launched in 2025 and has put out 85 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 30 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence.

Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 18 min and 24 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 3 days ago, with 60 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 60 episodes published. Published by PhoneLive.io.

Episodes
85
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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From Administrative Assistant to City Clerk (with Addie Balester) | Ep. 84

Jun 26, 202614 min

From Secret Service to County Leadership (with Harold Collins) | Ep. 83

Jun 24, 202619 min

Navigating the Challenges of Local Government (with Ricky Hatch) | Ep. 82

Jun 22, 202619 min

From Minimum Wage to City Clerk (with Melissa Coyne) | Ep. 81

Jun 19, 202619 min

Unlocking Opportunities in Local Government (with Tom Stolz) | Ep. 80

Jun 17, 202620 min

Leadership Lessons from a County Administrator (with Patrick Bloomingdale) | Ep. 79

Jun 16, 202624 min

Navigating Public Information During a Crisis (with Tricia Wajda) | Ep. 78

Jun 15, 202619 min

The Impact of IT on Community Services (with Kent English) | Ep. 77

Jun 10, 202620 min

How to Succeed as a Clerk of Council (with Julie Gibbons) | Ep. 76

Jun 8, 202618 min

Navigating Challenges in Government IT (with Bob Henderson) | Ep. 75

Jun 5, 202622 min

A Journey in Public Service (with Joseph Vizard) | Ep. 74

Jun 3, 202618 min

Navigating the IT Landscape in Local Government (with Rolland Kornblau) | Ep. 73

Jun 1, 202621 min

The Journey of a City Clerk (with Russell Jones) | Ep. 72

May 29, 202620 min

The Journey of a County Executive (with Mark Hendrickson) | Ep. 71

May 27, 202626 min

From Tech Enthusiast to County Clerk (with John Warren) | Ep. 70

May 26, 202622 min

From Private Sector to Public Service (with Dan Hoffman) | Ep. 69

May 22, 202624 min

From Civil Engineer to Public Leader (with Weston Young) | Ep. 68

May 20, 202620 min

Navigating Crises in Local Government (with Justin Clifton) | Ep. 67

May 18, 202625 min

Navigating a Career in Local Government (with Louise Miller) | Ep. 66

May 15, 202620 min

How City Clerks Shape Community Engagement (with Niki Newsome) | Ep. 65

May 13, 202615 min
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