{"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":120,"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":"2026-09-22T06:24:20.779018+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219"},"episode":{"title":"From Court to Community (with Odie Donald) | Ep. 106","slug":"from-court-to-community-with-odie-donald-ep-106","published_at":"2026-08-19T19:25:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-court-to-community-with-odie-donald-ep-106","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3368c05a-3ca9-469d-9657-e8250f39b3b6.mp3","summary":"Summary The conversation explores the journey of a public servant who transitioned from a professional basketball career to various roles in government, emphasizing the importance of community engagement, workforce development, and innovative service delivery. The speaker shares personal experiences and insights on overcoming challenges, the significance of affordable housing, and the value of frontline workers in local government. Ready to explore your own local government career options? Download this free guide on how to transition into a successful career in local government: https://icma.org/documents/breaking-local-government-guidebook-career-transitions Takeaways Transitioning from sports to public service can lead to unique insights. Overcoming personal challenges can enhance one's ability to serve others. Community engagement is crucial in disaster response and recovery. Affordable housing is a key issue for urban development. Budgeting should be transparent and involve citizen participation. Innovative approaches can improve government service delivery. Frontline workers play a vital role in community well-being. Local government allows for immediate impact and feedback from citizens. Listening to community needs is essential for effective governance. Public service is rewarding both personally and professionally. Sponsored by Switchboard.Live","meta_description":"Summary The conversation explores the journey of a public servant who transitioned from a professional basketball career to various roles in government, e…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1460,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/from-court-to-community-with-odie-donald-ep-106/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-court-to-community-with-odie-donald-ep-106.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}