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GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)
Local Government
Community Engagement
Public Administration
Economic Development
Public Service
Urban Planning
Sustainability
Climate Change
Artificial Intelligence
Covid-19
ICMA Conference
Public Safety
Public Policy
North Chicago
Leadership
California
Housing Affordability
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Affordable Housing
East Hartford

GovLove is a podcast about the people, policies and profession of local government. From Mayors and City Managers to interns and everyone in between, we interview the people making a difference in their communities to learn about the great work being done at the local level. GovLove is brought to you by Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL).

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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. T... more

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 be... more

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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 di... more

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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 Disabilit... more

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Recent Guests

Christopher Jordan
Program Manager of AI and Innovation at the National League of Cities
National League of Cities
Episode: #727 A Data Center in Every Community with Christopher Jordan, National League of Cities
Jamie Hackbarth
Senior Program Manager at AidKit
AidKit
Episode: #726 Elevate Boulder and Guaranteed Income Programs with Jamie Hackbarth and Elizabeth Crowe
Elizabeth Crowe
Deputy Director, Housing and Human Services Department, City of Boulder
City of Boulder
Episode: #726 Elevate Boulder and Guaranteed Income Programs with Jamie Hackbarth and Elizabeth Crowe
Rebecca Bond
Civil rights attorney with DOJ Disability Rights Section; former chief of the Disability Rights Section
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: #725 Making Digital Government Accessible with Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher
Kristin Stitcher
Deputy Chief in DOJ Civil Rights Division Disability Rights Section; focused on regulatory matters
U.S. Department of Justice
Episode: #725 Making Digital Government Accessible with Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher
Emma Roniger
Management Intern for the League of Kansas Municipalities; KU Master's in Public Administration student
League of Kansas Municipalities; University of Kansas
Episode: #724 Gen Z in the Local Government Workplace with Emma Roniger and Jill Parsons
Jill Parsons
Management Intern with the City of Leawood; KU Master's in Public Administration student
City of Leawood; University of Kansas
Episode: #724 Gen Z in the Local Government Workplace with Emma Roniger and Jill Parsons
Adrianna Tušek Erickson
Connection & Impact Program Coordinator for the City of Chandler, Arizona
City of Chandler
Episode: #723 Allyship and Building Connection, Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Chandler, AZ
Nick Lemmer
Outreach and Communication Specialist for Goodhue County, Minnesota
Goodhue County, Minnesota
Episode: #722 Public Communications and Building Trust in Rural Communities with Nick Lemmer, Goodhue County, MN

Hosts

Lauren Palmer
Host of GovLove; Partner with EverStrive Solutions
Ben Kittelson
Co-host of GovLove; public sector practitioner
Meredith Reynolds
Deputy City Manager; GovLove co-host

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • I love learning about local gov!

    This podcast is so fun and informative. It’s so interesting to hear about local gov topics you don’t typically think about and learn more about the ones you do. I appreciate the host easing the interviewees into the interview portion with the lightening round—it’s always fun to hear how those answers vary (sometimes widely!) from person to person!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KKittels
    United States9 months ago
  • This is in my wheelhouse

    As a public administrator I thoroughly enjoy these conversations. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cnacious
    United States3 years ago
  • Stop w/the long lightning rounds pls

    Many of the topics have shared pertinent info, but I question why so much time is spent on the long winded multiple question lightning rounds. I believe the meat of the topics often times is a long wait, and the lightning rounds lead onto longer discussions that are often awkward and not pertinent.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    us2centralAm
    United States4 years ago
  • Pretty good

    I’ve been exposed to a lot of good information via this podcast. I’m a council member in a small city, and this is a great resource to expand the professionals, and their thinking, that I’m exposed to. That said, the interviewers could sometimes ask more critical questions. For example, a recent guest posited that adjoining use conflicts could be better resolved by one-on-one arbitration by planners, or civil litigation between the parties, rather than preemptive but sometimes-blunt traditional ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Councilmember2
    United States4 years ago
  • Way too WOKE

    One guest mentioned “equity” about thirty times. He hit all the blue check marks: Climate Change (not global warming), Red lining, George Floyd, infrastructure funding, climate action, BLM, environmental justice, climate…

    If he had said “orange man bad” he would be a full fledged Woke-alist.

    Can’t you just discuss policy without the elitist slant?

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    OG dnb
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

- Positive feedback on interview format and host energy; some call for tighter lightning rounds or sharper questions.
- Listeners praise practical, actionable content and diverse guest roster.
- Viewpoints vary on pacing and depth; many find it a valuable resource for local government professionals.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#124
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#81
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#84
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#119
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#138
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#158
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#725 Making Digital Government Accessible with Rebecca Bond and Kristin Stitcher
Q: What are the practical implications of the new ADA Title II rule for local governments?
The rule creates concrete technical standards for websites and mobile apps, making compliance clearer and more achievable, with flexible provisions and timelines that vary by entity size; it emphasizes building accessibility from the start and outlines enforcement avenues.
#723 Allyship and Building Connection, Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Chandler, AZ
Q: If you could pick exit music, what song?
Lovely Day by Bill Withers, described as a feel-good anthem that makes people smile while walking outside.
#723 Allyship and Building Connection, Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Chandler, AZ
Q: What's next for your work in Chandler?
She emphasizes going deeper with fewer, more meaningful programs and ensuring education and impact are integrated, especially for the new generation.
#723 Allyship and Building Connection, Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Chandler, AZ
Q: Where do you go for inspiration?
She finds inspiration outdoors—walking, hiking, kayaking, or by the pool—calling it her church, gym, and therapy.
#723 Allyship and Building Connection, Adrianna Tušek Erickson, Chandler, AZ
Q: What book are you currently reading?
She leans toward articles and is exploring how AI relates to local government and how it can be used, rather than reading books.

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