{"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 Theme Park to Local Government (with Angela Wilson) | Ep. 102","slug":"from-theme-park-to-local-government-with-angela-wilson-ep-102","published_at":"2026-08-07T20:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/from-theme-park-to-local-government-with-angela-wilson-ep-102","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b7f8166e-8b3a-48c3-84d3-66d2ee2cc587.mp3","summary":"Summary In this engaging conversation, Angela Wilson, the Deputy Public Information Officer of Frederick, Colorado, shares her unique journey from managing events at a theme park to her current role in local government. She discusses the importance of effective communication, crisis management, and building trust within the community. Angela emphasizes the need for proactive communication strategies, especially in infrastructure projects, and how to navigate budget constraints while maintaining quality. The conversation highlights the significance of relationships across departments and the impact of local government on community engagement. 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 A city can be likened to a theme park, offering diverse experiences. Effective communication is crucial in local government roles. Crisis management requires building trust with the community. Proactive communication can prevent misinformation. Infrastructure projects need early and strategic communication. Budget constraints challenge creativity in local government. Building relationships across departments enhances communication. Local government offers opportunities for community engagement. Residents can significantly impact local government decisions. Public service is about making a difference in people's lives. Sponsored by Switchboard.Live","meta_description":"Summary In this engaging conversation, Angela Wilson, the Deputy Public Information Officer of Frederick, Colorado, shares her unique journey from managin…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1222,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/from-theme-park-to-local-government-with-angela-wilson-ep-102/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-theme-park-to-local-government-with-angela-wilson-ep-102.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}