{"podcast":{"title":"Ground Floor Government","slug":"ground-floor-government-7436219","podcast_index_feed_id":7436219,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/phonelive/","website_url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/abcc3168-2607-4e42-b503-249fe0f5a08e/lYp3grs3bQMt5MSDA5X8ULKG.jpg","author":"PhoneLive.io","episode_count":96,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T08:19:55.001303+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219"},"episode":{"title":"A Journey in Public Service (with Joseph Vizard) | Ep. 74","slug":"a-journey-in-public-service-with-joseph-vizard-ep-74","published_at":"2026-06-03T20:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/a-journey-in-public-service-with-joseph-vizard-ep-74","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2bcec7ea-e9a5-4278-8067-3af9f1886a6b.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Joseph Vizard, the city clerk of Waltham, Massachusetts. They discuss Vizard's journey in local government, the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of community engagement in local projects. Vizard shares insights on effective communication, the budgeting process, and the skills needed to navigate the complexities of local government. He emphasizes the rewarding nature of public service and encourages those considering a career in local government to pursue it despite the challenges. Takeaways Joseph Vizard grew up in Waltham and pursued a career in government. Navigating elections during COVID-19 was a significant challenge. Community involvement is crucial for successful local projects. Effective communication is key in local government roles. Budgeting requires creativity and adherence to regulations. Approval for purchases in local government involves multiple steps. People skills are essential for managing various stakeholders. Local government is heavily regulated by state and federal laws. Ownership of tasks can improve team productivity. A career in local government offers long-term rewards and community impact.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Joseph Vizard, the city clerk of Waltham, Massachusetts. They discuss Vi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1082,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/a-journey-in-public-service-with-joseph-vizard-ep-74/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/a-journey-in-public-service-with-joseph-vizard-ep-74.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}