Ground Floor Government

Ground Floor Government

PhoneLive.io

EN 100 episodes Updated August 31, 2026

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

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Creating Your Own Job in Local Government (with Thomas Bunn) | Ep. 111

Creating Your Own Job in Local Government (with Thomas Bunn) | Ep. 111

SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert speaks with Thomas Bunn, a video and social media ...

August 31, 2026 23 min
Navigating the Recorder's Office (with Bryan Long) | Ep. 110

Navigating the Recorder's Office (with Bryan Long) | Ep. 110

SummaryIn this conversation, Bryan Long discusses his early influences in politics, the responsibilities of the recorder...

August 28, 2026 21 min
Hidden Career Paths That Keep a City Running (with Jennifer Kleen) | Ep. 109

Hidden Career Paths That Keep a City Running (with Jennifer Kleen) | Ep. 109

SummaryIn this conversation, Hugh Plappert interviews Jennifer Kleen, the public information officer of Minot, North Dak...

August 26, 2026 17 min
Empowering Communities Through Local Government (with Pavan Parikh) | Ep. 108

Empowering Communities Through Local Government (with Pavan Parikh) | Ep. 108

SummaryIn this conversation, Pavan Parikh, Clerk of Courts in Hamilton County, Ohio, shares his journey into local gover...

August 24, 2026 21 min
From Sportscaster to Public Servant (with John Bernstrom) | Ep. 107

From Sportscaster to Public Servant (with John Bernstrom) | Ep. 107

SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews John Bernstrom, the Public Information ...

August 21, 2026 22 min
From Court to Community (with Odie Donald) | Ep. 106

From Court to Community (with Odie Donald) | Ep. 106

SummaryThe conversation explores the journey of a public servant who transitioned from a professional basketball career ...

August 19, 2026 24 min
From 9/11 to Public Service (with Dustin Sternbeck) | Ep. 105

From 9/11 to Public Service (with Dustin Sternbeck) | Ep. 105

SummaryIn this episode of Ground Floor Government, host Hugh Plappert interviews Dustin Sternbeck, the Chief Communicati...

August 14, 2026 23 min
The Art of Storytelling in Local Government (with Jenna Martin) | Ep. 104

The Art of Storytelling in Local Government (with Jenna Martin) | Ep. 104

SummaryIn this episode, Hugh Plappert interviews Jenna Martin, the Director of Public Relations for Shelbyville, Indiana...

August 12, 2026 21 min
From Classroom to Community (with Vickie Hathaway) | Ep. 103

From Classroom to Community (with Vickie Hathaway) | Ep. 103

SummaryIn this episode, Vickie Hathaway shares her journey into local government, discussing her educational background,...

August 10, 2026 22 min
From Theme Park to Local Government (with Angela Wilson) | Ep. 102

From Theme Park to Local Government (with Angela Wilson) | Ep. 102

SummaryIn this engaging conversation, Angela Wilson, the Deputy Public Information Officer of Frederick, Colorado, share...

August 7, 2026 20 min

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