{"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 Journalism to Government Communications (with Trevor Smith) | Ep. 115","slug":"from-journalism-to-government-communications-with-trevor-smith-ep-115","published_at":"2026-09-11T22:10:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-journalism-to-government-communications-with-trevor-smith-ep-115","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/f8a74e66-5bd3-486a-8ad0-b630b3b418d8.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode of the Ground Floor Government Podcast, host Hugh Plappert interviews Trevor Smith, the communication manager of Meridian, Idaho. They discuss Trevor's unique career path from journalism to local government communications, the challenges and responsibilities of a communication manager, and the importance of building relationships within the community. Trevor shares insights on navigating limited resources, adapting to accessibility rules, and the passion that drives public service professionals. The conversation highlights the benefits of working in local government and offers advice for those considering a career in this field. 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 Local government careers offer unique opportunities for growth. Transitioning from journalism to communications can be rewarding. Communication managers play a vital role in community engagement. Building relationships is key to effective communication. Limited resources require creative problem-solving in communication. Understanding diverse stakeholders is crucial for project success. Career growth in government communications is achievable with the right mindset. Accessibility rules impact communication strategies significantly. Passion for public service drives effective communication. Working in local government provides meaningful community impact. Sponsored by Switchboard.Live","meta_description":"Summary In this episode of the Ground Floor Government Podcast, host Hugh Plappert interviews Trevor Smith, the communication manager of Meridian, Idaho.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1154,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/from-journalism-to-government-communications-with-trevor-smith-ep-115/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-journalism-to-government-communications-with-trevor-smith-ep-115.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}