GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government
by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)
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Estimated from 6 chart positions in 6 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Government#1855K to 30K
- 🇮🇪IE · Government#783K to 10K
- 🇹🇭TH · Government#102500 to 3K
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3K to 16K🎙 Daily cadence·724 episodes·Last published 5d ago - Monthly Reach
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10K to 52K🇨🇦58%🇮🇪19%🇹🇭6%+3 more - Active Followers
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4K to 21K
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#734 Managing Growth with Dianne Miller, Eagan, MN and Justin Miller, Lakeville, MN
Jun 19, 2026
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#733 Building an Empowering Culture with James Childers, Flower Mound, TX
Jun 12, 2026
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#732 Developing Talent and Reflections Before Retirement with Scott Neal, Edina, MN
Jun 5, 2026
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#731 One Hundred Years of Euclid v. Ambler and Local Zoning Power with Anthony Flint, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
May 29, 2026
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#730 No One Leads Alone - Serving on the ELGL Board of Directors
May 26, 2026
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 6/19/26 | #734 Managing Growth with Dianne Miller, Eagan, MN and Justin Miller, Lakeville, MN | Two guests joined the podcast to talk about managing growth and a two-career local government household. Dianne Miller is the City Administrator at City of Eagan, Minnesota and Justin is the City Administrator for the City of Lakeville, Minnesota. They shared the impact of Operation Metro Surge, moratoriums on housing and data centers, and potential career changes. This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | #733 Building an Empowering Culture with James Childers, Flower Mound, TX | James Childers, Town Manager for the Town of Flower Mound, Texas joined the podcast to discuss building an empowering organizational culture. He talked about his career path in local government and shared his family history in the city management profession. He discussed getting to know and then setting the culture as a new Town Manager. He also talked about the Town's strategic plan and how the Town approaches community engagement. Host: Ben Kittelson | — | ||||||
| 6/5/26 | #732 Developing Talent and Reflections Before Retirement with Scott Neal, Edina, MN | Scott Neal, City Manager for the City of Edina, Minnesota, rejoined the podcast to share his insights on local government leadership and the future of the profession before retirement. He discussed changes he has seen in local government over his career including how technology has changed community engagement and policing. He talked about his focus on developing talent and the importance of giving staff leadership opportunities. He also shared mistakes he's made along the way and learned from. This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 5/29/26 | #731 One Hundred Years of Euclid v. Ambler and Local Zoning Power with Anthony Flint, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy | Anthony Flint, Senior Fellow for the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy, joined the podcast to talk about his recent article on the 100 year anniversary of the Supreme Court case Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co. That landmark case established the constitutionality of zoning as a police power for local governments and still impacts the built environment we have today. He talked about the impact of that decision and how zoning is losing ground today as states and cities across the country rethink their approach to land use. He also shared some of his other research and work on land use and the resources that the Lincoln Institute has for local governments working to create more community benefit from their land. Host: Ben Kittelson | — | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | #730 No One Leads Alone - Serving on the ELGL Board of Directors | Three of the current Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL) Board of Directors members joined the podcast to talk with current Board Chair, Meredith Reynolds, all about ELGL and Board service. Mike Ekey is the Assistant City Manager of Belton, Missouri and is the current Board Vice Chair. Cassie Johnson is a Deputy Director in the Police Department for Scottsdale, Arizona and current Board Treasurer. Toney Thompson is the Director of Strategy in the Health and Human Services Department for the State of North Carolina. They each shared their origin stories with ELGL and what they have gained from being on the Board. They discussed ELGL's new strategic plan and how it will set up the organization for the coming years. They talked about their experience of being on the Board, the committee structure, and how to apply for the 2026 openings on the Board. Apply to be on the ELGL Board of Directors: Applications Due May 29, 2026. Host: Meredith Reynolds | — | ||||||
| 5/22/26 | #729 Insane Curiosity with Susan Arntz, Mankato, MN | Susan Arntz, City Manager for the City of Mankato, Minnesota joined the podcast to talk about the importance of curiosity in her career. She shared her transition to a new city after working 20 years in her past role and her passion for civic education. She discussed creating a Parks and Recreation department and the work that goes into starting a new service. She also talked about the impact of the Operation Metro Surge immigration enforcement effort on local communities in the Minneapolis area. This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 5/15/26 | #728 State Professional Association Leadership with Jackie Schulze and Noah Schuchman | Two guests joined the podcast to talk about state professional association leadership. Jackie Schulze is the Assistant City Administrator at City of Waconia, Minnesota and Noah Schuchman is the City Manager for the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota. They shared the value of professional associations, and how professional associations can help promote the future of the profession. They also discussed what they hope to accomplish as leaders of the Minnesota City/County Management Association (MCMA). This episode was recoded at the 2026 MCMA Annual Conference in Brainerd, MN. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 5/8/26 | #727 A Data Center in Every Community with Christopher Jordan, National League of Cities | Christopher Jordan, AI and Innovation Program Manager for the National League of Cities, joined the podcast to talk about data centers. He shared the responses he has seen from citizens to data centers coming to their communities. He discussed the benefits that local governments are trying to extract from data center projects to make these deals more palatable. He also shared advice to local leaders deciding whether to allow a data center in their community. Host: Toney Thompson | — | ||||||
| 5/1/26 | #726 Elevate Boulder and Guaranteed Income Programs with Jamie Hackbarth and Elizabeth Crowe | Two guests joined the podcast to talk about guaranteed income programs. Jamie Hackbarth is a Senior Program Manager at AidKit and Elizabeth Crowe is the Deputy Director of Housing and Human Services at City of Boulder, Colorado. They shared what a direct cash assistance program is and the desired outcomes of the program. They also discussed the Elevate Boulder guaranteed income program and success stories from the program. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 4/24/26 | #725 Making Digital Government Accessible with Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher | Two guests joined the podcast to talk about making digital government accessible. Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher are both former Civil Rights Attorneys for the U.S. Department of Justice. They shared a brief history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and examples of how web content and mobile apps are designed that can be difficult for people with disabilities to navigate. They also discussed new rules regarding web accessibility and how local governments can comply with them. Host: Toney Thompson | — | ||||||
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| 4/17/26 | #724 Gen Z in the Local Government Workplace with Emma Roniger and Jill Parsons | Two guests pursuing their Master's of Public Administration at the University of Kansas joined the podcast to talk about Gen Z in local government. Emma Roniger is a Management Intern for the League of Kansas Municipalities and Jill Parsons is a Management Intern for the City of Leawood, Kansas. They shared the biggest myth local governments have about their generation and responses they received for a survey regarding Gen Z. They also talked about how different generations can work together. Host: Meredith Reynolds | — | ||||||
| 4/10/26 | #723 Allyship and Building Connection, Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Chandler, AZ | Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Connection & Impact Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler, Arizona, joined the podcast to talk about connection and belonging. She discussed the importance of serving all residents in the community and why allyship is important. She shared the impact that changes from the Federal government have had her work. She also talked about the transition of reentering the workforce after a ten year break. Host: Ben Kittelson | — | ||||||
| 4/3/26 | #722 Public Communications and Building Trust in Rural Communities with Nick Lemmer, Goodhue County, MN | Nick Lemmer, Outreach & Communications Specialist for Goodhue County, Minnesota joined the podcast to discuss public communications. He talked about the challenge and importance of building trust in rural communities. He shared rebranding projects from his past position, communicating cost shifts in reduced federal funding, and public communication related to data centers. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 3/27/26 | #721 How Participatory Mapping Can Transform Your Community with Emma Falkenstein, Highland Planning | Emma Falkenstein, Associate Planner at Highland Planning joined the podcast to discuss participatory mapping. She talked about community walk audits and how can local governments can incorporate walk audits into their regular planning procedures. She also talked about the value of community relationships as it relates to shaping where people live. Host: Toney Thompson | — | ||||||
| 3/20/26 | #720 Making Government Smarter with Cori Zarek, Apolitical | Cori Zarek, Vice President for North America at Apolitical joined the podcast to talk about her career in public interest technology and helping make government smarter. She shared how Apolitical is working to support peer learning among government staffers and a recent report they published on 50 states, 50 breakthroughs from organizations across the country. She also discussed the trends and insights they have found in how government staffers are using artificial intelligence and how organizations can support their staff. Host: Meredith Reynolds | — | ||||||
| 3/13/26 | #719 Healthcare Marketplaces and Local Government with Chachi Angelo, Pennie | Chachi Angelo, Director of External Affairs at Pennie, the State of Pennsylvania's Health Insurance Marketplace, joined the podcast to discuss how state healthcare marketplaces and local governments are interconnected. He shared what the healthcare marketplace does and how residents interact with it, how municipalities partner with Pennie during enrollment periods, and how to communicate in a way that builds trust at the local level. Host: Marissa Baum | — | ||||||
| 3/6/26 | #718 State of Behavioral Science in Government with Joseph Sherlock, King's College London | Joseph Sherlock, Assistant Professor of Behavioral Science and Public Policy at King's College London, joined the podcast to discuss the state of behavioral science in government. He talked about what is behavioral science and examples of how it has been applied in the public sector. Then he shared how the field is evolving and the importance of running experiments in your organization. Host: Toney Thompson | — | ||||||
| 2/27/26 | #717 Unifying Rural Fire Districts with Reno County, KS | Two guests from Reno County, Kansas joined the podcast to talk about the process behind unifying rural fire districts. Randy Partington is the County Administrator for Reno County and Adam Weishaar is the Director of Emergency Management for Reno County. They shared the challenges the fire districts were facing that led to the unification such as equipment, training, and staffing issues. Then they discussed the transition toward consolidation and lessons learned and takeaways from their experience. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 2/20/26 | #716 Building a People-Centered Workforce with Alex Lawrence, Boston, MA | Alex Lawrence, Chief People Officer for the City of Boston, Massachusetts, rejoined the podcast to talk about organizational change, development, and human resources. She discussed change management and the importance of communication for human resources. She shared how her background in innovation has influenced her career. She also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years. Host: Ben Kittelson | — | ||||||
| 2/13/26 | #715 How Not to Engage Historically Marginalized Communities with Chyanne Eyde, Washington, DC | Chyanne Eyde, Deputy Chief of School Planning for the Government of the District of Columbia joined the podcast to discuss how not to engage historically marginalized communities in public outreach. She shared difficulties she was having in engagement and how it was negatively impacting her work. She then discussed how the engagement process has evolved and lessons learned in engagement. Host: Toney Thompson | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | #714 Breaking Down Silos and Changing Culture with José Madrigal, Durango, CO | José Madrigal, City Manager for the City of Durango, Colorado joined the podcast to talk about leadership and changing culture. He discussed his decision to take on the City Manager job and how he decided to leave Texas for Colorado. He shared how he got to know the organization, figured out what to change, and how he has worked to break down silos in the organization and create a unified leadership team. Host: Ben Kittelson | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | #713 Floating Flower Islands with Yocelyn Galiano, Pinecrest, FL | Yocelyn Galiano, Village Manager for the Village of Pinecrest, Florida joined the podcast to discuss their floating flower islands project to help with water pollution. She discussed what the project entails, the primary inspiration behind launching this pilot program, and how have the floating islands have performed so far in reducing invasive plant species and improving canal water quality. Host: Meredith Reynolds | — | ||||||
| 1/23/26 | #712 Leading Through Grief with Alyssa Dinberg, State of Colorado | Alyssa Dinberg, former GovLove Co-Host and Director of Strategic Federal Funding Coordination for the State of Colorado, joined the podcast to talk about her transition into leadership after the passing of a colleague. She shared her work regarding federal funding coordination, how she processes grief in the workplace, and the importance of strong relationships between state and local governments. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | #711 Utilities, Leadership, and an Employee-First Culture with Cathy Bailey, Cincinnati, OH | The First Lady of Water returns. Cathy Bailey, Assistant City Manager for the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, joined the podcast to talk about her transition from Executive Director of Greater Cincinnati Water works to the City Manager's Office. She discussed highlights from her time leading the utility, how her background informs how she approaches the job as an Assistant City Manager, and the importance of community engagement. Cathy shared how she shifted the culture of the utilities department from customer-first to employee-first and why that was important. She also reflected on local government trends from the last 10 years. Host: Ben Kittelson | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | #710 Canine Mayor with Jake the Dog and Shani Leichter, Somerville, MA | Jake the Dog, Mayor, and Shani Leichter, Campaign Manager and Chief of Staff for Mayor Jake joined the podcast to talk about their work in the community. They shared how they campaigned, duties of a canine mayor, and important issues to the community. Host: Lauren Palmer | — | ||||||
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Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.
Chart Positions
6 placements across 6 markets.