{"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":"How City Clerks Shape Community Engagement (with Niki Newsome) | Ep. 65","slug":"how-city-clerks-shape-community-engagement-with-niki-newsome-ep-65","published_at":"2026-05-13T21:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/how-city-clerks-shape-community-engagement-with-niki-newsome-ep-65","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/0644dc78-c14b-4da5-bc7c-c20a7e6b064f.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode, Hugh Plappert interviews Niki Newsome, the city clerk of Santa Monica, California. They discuss Niki's journey into local government, the challenges faced by city clerks, the importance of community engagement, and the impact of budget constraints on local governance. Niki shares her experiences with public trust, accessibility in government, and the skills necessary for success in public service. The conversation concludes with advice for those interested in pursuing a career in local government. Takeaways Niki Newsome's journey into local government began with a passion for public administration. Local government plays a crucial role in citizens' daily lives. The city clerk's role combines elements of politics and history. Challenges in government often stem from a lack of public trust. Education and community engagement are vital for overcoming obstacles. Niki's proudest project was the 'Why We Vote' event. Budget constraints significantly impact local government operations. Balancing the needs of various stakeholders is a key part of the city clerk's job. Accessibility in government meetings is a priority for Niki's office. A career in local government requires strong interpersonal skills and resilience.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode, Hugh Plappert interviews Niki Newsome, the city clerk of Santa Monica, California. They discuss Niki's journey into local governm…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":911,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/how-city-clerks-shape-community-engagement-with-niki-newsome-ep-65/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/how-city-clerks-shape-community-engagement-with-niki-newsome-ep-65.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}