{"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":"Navigating a Career in Local Government (with Louise Miller) | Ep. 66","slug":"navigating-a-career-in-local-government-with-louise-miller-ep-66","published_at":"2026-05-15T19:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-a-career-in-local-government-with-louise-miller-ep-66","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/672172a0-f3dc-488f-bcf8-3058cc61a569.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Louise Miller, the town clerk of Needham, Massachusetts. Louise shares her unique career journey from being an attorney to various roles in local government, emphasizing the importance of community impact and the challenges faced in public service. The conversation covers topics such as navigating unexpected challenges, the significance of budgets, dealing with unfunded mandates, and the collaborative nature of local government work. Louise also provides insights for those considering a career in local government, highlighting the diverse opportunities available and the rewarding nature of public service. Takeaways Local government careers can be fulfilling and impactful. Louise Miller transitioned from law to local government. Community involvement is key in local government roles. Communication is essential for resolving conflicts. Budgets in local government reflect community priorities. Unfunded mandates can complicate project execution. Collaboration across departments is crucial for success. Public service requires strong people skills. Internships and volunteering are great entry points. Local government offers diverse career opportunities.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Louise Miller, the town clerk of Needham, Massachusetts. Louise shares h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1241,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/navigating-a-career-in-local-government-with-louise-miller-ep-66/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/navigating-a-career-in-local-government-with-louise-miller-ep-66.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}