{"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":"From Broadcasting to Public Service (with Jamie Kindred) | Ep. 62","slug":"from-broadcasting-to-public-service-with-jamie-kindred-ep-62","published_at":"2026-05-06T20:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-broadcasting-to-public-service-with-jamie-kindred-ep-62","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bad1dfc6-05e1-4949-bef3-c08c7acc8e2f.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Jamie Kindred, the Director of Public Relations and Recreation in Hondo, Texas. Jamie shares her unconventional journey into local government, transitioning from a broadcasting career to public service. She discusses the importance of public relations in fostering community engagement, the challenges of managing budgets creatively, and the significance of being relatable to the public. Jamie emphasizes the need for effective communication skills and the rewarding nature of working in local government, encouraging others to consider a career in this field. Takeaways Jamie transitioned from broadcasting to local government. She found her passion in public relations and recreation. Public relations is more engaging than being a public information officer. Creativity is essential in managing budgets for community events. Listening to the community is key to effective public service. ADA compliance impacts digital communication strategies. Building relationships with the community enhances trust in government. Jamie encourages others to pursue careers in local government. Understanding community needs is crucial for effective governance. Local government work is a fulfilling way to serve the community.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Jamie Kindred, the Director of Public Relations and Recreation in Hondo,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":953,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/from-broadcasting-to-public-service-with-jamie-kindred-ep-62/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/from-broadcasting-to-public-service-with-jamie-kindred-ep-62.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}