{"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 Crises in Local Government (with Justin Clifton) | Ep. 67","slug":"navigating-crises-in-local-government-with-justin-clifton-ep-67","published_at":"2026-05-18T21:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219/navigating-crises-in-local-government-with-justin-clifton-ep-67","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ground-floor-government-7436219","url":"https://phonelive.captivate.fm","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/d4363d3b-2e9a-42e6-bf01-f07c73daa606.mp3","summary":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Justin Clifton, the city manager of Murrieta, California. Justin shares his unique journey into local government, starting from an internship to becoming a city manager. He discusses the challenges he faced, including navigating crises, managing budgets, and balancing community needs with tourism impacts. Justin emphasizes the importance of transparency, relationship-building, and the passion for public service in local government. He also offers valuable advice for those aspiring to enter the field, highlighting the significance of declaring one's intentions and seeking mentorship. Takeaways Justin Clifton's journey from intern to city manager is inspiring. Navigating crises requires strategic thinking and leadership. Experience is valuable, but problem-solving skills can outweigh it. Community impact projects can be rewarding and challenging. Budgeting in tough times demands transparency and stakeholder engagement. Local government often faces tension between state and federal mandates. Direct service in local government provides visible results. Political instability is a reality for city managers. Building relationships is crucial for career stability. Aspiring professionals should declare their intentions and seek mentorship.","meta_description":"Summary In this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Justin Clifton, the city manager of Murrieta, California. Justin shares…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1514,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ground-floor-government-7436219/episodes/navigating-crises-in-local-government-with-justin-clifton-ep-67/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-crises-in-local-government-with-justin-clifton-ep-67.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}