42 Best Local Government Podcasts

1. City Manager Unfiltered

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City Manager Unfiltered is a podcast by a city manager for city managers. I am your host, Joe Turner, and I'm on a mission to build a community for ambitious city managers.I want to provide you with the career tools and resources to help make you a better executive so you can rack up victories, polish your resume, dominate interviews, land your dream job, and win your contract negotiations.If you are a city manager looking to level up, check out my podcast, City Manager Unfiltered. Hit that subscribe button today so you don't miss an episode.MORE Host Joseph Turner
Producer/Network Joe Turner
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Chris Gilbert
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. GovLove - A Podcast About Local Government

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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).MORE Hosts Ben Kittelson, Dan Bolin, Lauren Palmer, Meredith Reynolds
Producer/Network Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)
Email ****@elgl.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests April Walker, Josh Edwards +8 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 226Facebook 7.2KTwitter 12KInstagram 3.8K Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Speaking Municipally

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Taproot Edmonton presents a weekly discussion on key stories in municipal politics. We pay attention to City Council so you don't have to! Join us as we delve into conversations about the context surrounding decisions made at City Hall.MORE Hosts Mack Male, Troy Pavlek
Producer/Network Taproot Edmonton
Email ****@taprootedmonton.ca
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 86Facebook 2.5KTwitter 4.2KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Conduit Street Podcast

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From the halls of the State House to the heart of county government, the Conduit Street Podcast breaks down the decisions shaping Marylanders' daily lives. Produced by the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo), this weekly podcast offers smart, accessible insights on the latest state and local policy — with counties always at the center.Explore how legislation, executive actions, and agency decisions affect essential public services like education, infrastructure, public safety, health, and other core functions that matter most to Maryland residents...MORE Hosts Kevin Kinnally, Michael Sanderson
Producer/Network Maryland Association of Counties
Email ****@mdcounties.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 32Facebook 270Twitter 1.1K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Behind the Springs

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Can a local government podcast be fun? Jennifer Schreuder from the City of Colorado Springs Communications Department says 'yes!' Join Jen for our lighthearted, in-depth discussions with Colorado Springs' elected officials and employees as we learn what keeps Olympic City USA ranked in the country's top three best places to live. If you enjoy life with Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods but want to be more in the know about what's going on in your city, this podcast is for you. ColoradoSprings.Gov/PodcastMORE Host Jennifer Schreuder
Producer/Network City of Colorado Springs
Email ****@coloradosprings.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 28Facebook 69.7KTwitter 63.4KInstagram 63.1K Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

6. Municipal Equation Podcast

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Municipal Equation is a podcast about cities and towns in changing times. Created by the North Carolina League of Municipalities. Producer/host: Ben Brown.
Host Ben Brown
Producer/Network NC League of Municipalities
Email ****@nclm.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Leonardo Williams
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 27Twitter 3.3K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

7. Only in San José

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Welcome to the Only in San José civic education podcast, aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of civic participation in local government--ground zero of systemic change. Join Host Ellina Yin, on this civic walkabout as we speak with with local San José city staff, residents, and experts in the field of local government, as we break down the policies, budgets, and nuances that are shaping the future of our city. To learn more about us please visit us at www.onlyinsj.orgMORE Host Ellina Yin
Producer/Network Only in San José
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 15Twitter 496Instagram 3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

8. The Agenda with the Missoula County Commissioners

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The Missoula County commissioners host the 'The Agenda' podcast, which aims to help county residents better understand how local government works and how it affects their lives. In each episode, the commissioners sit down with fellow staff, elected officials and community partners to discuss public sector projects and trending topics. The Communications Division at Missoula County produces 'The Agenda' with support from Missoula Community Access Television ( MCAT ). If you have something you'd like to add to the conversation, email ****@missoulacounty.us.MORE Producer/Network Missoula County Commissioners
Email ****@missoulacounty.us
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 13Facebook 7.6KTwitter 2.6KInstagram 6.1K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. Texas County Voice

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A podcast from the Texas Association of Counties about the people, issues and all things important to Texans and Texas counties.
Producer/Network Texas Association of Counties
Email ****@county.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 15.3KTwitter 6.8KInstagram 3.1K Avg Length 18 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

10. City Quick Connect Podcast from the Municipal Association of South Carolina

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The Municipal Association of South Carolina podcasts giving listeners another way to get timely information about topics important to cities and towns.
Producer/Network Municipal Association of SC
Email ****@masc.sc
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Erica Wright, Todd Glover
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 11Facebook 2.3KTwitter 5.3KInstagram 684 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. Voices in Local Government

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Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in serving the public.
Host Joe Supervielle
Producer/Network ICMA
Email ****@icma.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 16.5KTwitter 20.4KInstagram 3.3K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

12. County Conversations

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This podcast is brought to you by the New York State Association of Counties, a bipartisan municipal association serving all 62 counties in the state. Tune in for insightful interviews on county concerns.Also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.MORE Producer/Network NYS Association of Counties
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. VLGA Connect

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Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.
Hosts Chris Eddy, Kathryn Arndt
Producer/Network Victorian Local Governance Association
Email ****@vlga.org.au
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Louise Hill, Dan Nicholson +1 more
Apple Reviews 2Facebook 2.6KTwitter 3K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. LocalGovMatters

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LocalGovMatters, the podcast about all things local government, is launching with new episodes in 2020.Brought to you in partnership by the Wisconsin Counties Association and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, LocalGovMatters 2.0 will provide the background, the stories and even some inside baseball on the local impact of state legislation and how local government works. Listen to this short introduction and subscribe so you don't miss an episode!MORE Producer/Network LocalGovMatters
Email ****@thompson-communications.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Craig Thompson
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

15. Local Government News Roundup

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Australia's no.1 podcast for local government news and views, hosted by veteran media presenter and senior executive Chris Eddy. Brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
Host Chris Eddy
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Tony Raunic, Greg McDonald
Apple Reviews 16Twitter 343 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. The Local Authority Podcast

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The Local Authority is a podcast by Local Government Chronicle. Each month, the podcast will ask fundamental questions about how local government needs to adapt to fulfil its full potential and best serve local populations. It will see LGC assemble a small panel of significant figures from the sector to discuss one specific issue per episode. All will have a focus on the future, with the emphasis being on innovation, fairness, policy change and place leadership. Between launch in May 2021 and June 2023 the podcast was sponsored by TPXImpact.MORE Host Sarah Calkin
Producer/Network LGC
Email ****@emap.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Kevin Fox, Tom Stannard +2 more
Apple Reviews 11 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. Draper City Talk

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Behind-the-scenes insight into local government services and processes, as well as experiences of community members.
Host Mayor Troy Walker
Producer/Network Draper City
Email ****@draperutah.gov
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8Facebook 11.5KTwitter 5.1K Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. The Davenport Pulse

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Welcome to the Davenport Pulse, a podcast aimed at connecting citizens to their local government. Together we will explore important issues impacting our neighborhoods and community, through conversations with residents, city staff, and elected officials. Davenport is the urban pulse at the heart of the Quad Cities, rich in history and character, where folks with a Midwest mentality plant personal and professional roots. Come explore with us the people, places, and programs that make Davenport home.MORE Producer/Network City of Davenport, Iowa
Email ****@davenportiowa.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 7 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. Perspectives on City Management

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The Texas City Management Association (TCMA) presents Perspectives on City Management, a podcast about the people who work hard every day to keep Texas cities running smoothly. In each episode we sit down with city managers and other municipal public servants to discuss the business of local government, and the professionals who make it work. Show topics include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; City Management; Economic Development; Quality of Life; Next Generation of Leaders; and TCMA initiatives that benefit local leaders. Perspectives on Local Government is brought to you TCMA...MORE Producer/Network Texas City Management Association (TCMA)
Email ****@tml.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Steve Williams, Rick Davis +6 more
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 1.2KTwitter 747Instagram 213 Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

20. Global Local Podcast

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Fresh insights and interviews from local government leaders and innovators around the globe. A focus on practical policy and engaging chat. At Global Local, we believe global challenges need local solutions.MORE Producer/Network LGIU
Email ****@lgiu.org.uk
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21. The Political Trenches: Local Government At Work

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Welcome to the Political Trenches: Local Government At Work, a new online show dedicated to local governance here in Alberta, across Canada and Around the World. Each week, Co-Hosts Ian McCormack (President of Strategic Steps Inc.) and Christopher Brown (Host of the Cross Border Interviews with Chris Brown) come together to talk about the big news and issues facing municipal governance.MORE Producer/Network Cross Border Network
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 1 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Our World Is Local

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From bin collections to social care and everything in between, this magazine show talks about all things local government. Hosted by Nick Kilby CEO Cratus Group and Heather Jameson, Editor The MJ, 'Our World is Local' will keep you informed, bemused and plugged into monthly highlights in local politics. MORE Producer/Network Cratus Group
Recent Guests Paul Johnson, Simon Kaye
Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

23. Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z

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Potholes & Politics: Local Maine Issues from A to Z is a podcast about municipalities in Maine and the people and policies that bring local government to your doorstep. Through stories, experiences, current events, and interviews with municipal officials this podcast will spotlight the everyday challenges and successes of local governments in our home state. Potholes & Politics is brought to you by Maine Municipal Association. Comments and suggested topics can be sent to ****@memun.orgMORE Producer/Network Maine Municipal Association
Email ****@memun.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Facebook 3KTwitter 496 Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

24. Local Government Stories

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Join Nazeya Hussain, Solace Board member & EDI lead, as she uncovers the stories, that have shaped some of the most esteemed Chief Executives in Local Government. Discover in-depth interviews that explore their experiences and best practices, perfect for those intrigued by the challenges of the CEO role and the profound impact of councils on communities. With Nazeya's two decades of experience across all tiers of local government and her unwavering passion for making a difference, tune in for firsthand perspectives on local governance's challenges and triumphs. Proudly presented by Solace.MORE Producer/Network Local Government Stories
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Reviews 14 Avg Length 71 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. Truth about Local Government

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Where Local Government Professionals Learn and Develop. https://www.truthaboutlocalgovernment.com/ #YourGrowth #YourImpact #OurPassion.
Host Matt Masters
Email ****@michaelpage.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Tim Oliver, Faye Sanders
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26. The Star Chamber Podcast

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Join Michael Clifford and Marcus Richards - alongside occasional leading guests - for insightful, engaging conversations about the world of local government.Each month, they delve into the key issues shaping the sector, explore its unique quirks and challenges, and share expert perspectives on how it all works behind the scenes. Whether you're a seasoned local government politician or officer, or simply curious about how local government ticks, this podcast offers a fresh, informed, and occasionally witty take on the forces driving change across the sector.MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Amanda Evans
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27. LGProcast

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Join LGPro for intimate conversations with local government leaders and sector experts as they tackle the big issues facing council leaders as they arise in the podcast for local government decision-makers across Victoria, the LGProcast.MORE Host Matthew Lentini
Email ****@lgpro.com
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28. Gov360

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Your Full Circle View on Local Government Leadership Hosted by City Manager Chris Mann, Gov360 goes beyond policy to reveal the real human experience of leading in local government. Each episode features honest conversations about the pressures, politics, breakthroughs, and personal stories that define public service today. Gov360 is the show for local government professionals who want to lead with impact, master their craft, and rise to the top of the profession...MORE Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guests Joe Turner, Sam Toles
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6 Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. Generation on the Rise Podcast

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Generation on the Rise is where local government's next generation of municipal managers wrestle with what's changing in the work, what's hard, and why it's still worth doing. Join hosts: Dave Pribulka, Brandon Ford, Eden Ratliff, and Executive Producer Nancy J. Hess as they find the new normal — not the one we're used to, but the one we create.This is an audio stream of the podcast. In addition to our MuniSquare YouTube channel, we have recently started a new stream with video on Spotify...MORE Email ****@substack.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Recent Guest Jeffrey Stonehill
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 2 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

30. LGR: Maps, Mayhem & the Lame Ducks | Rowan Cole & Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Series

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Local Government Reorganisation is often sold as a technical exercise—a simple redrawing of maps and merging of contracts. The reality is brutally personal.The LGR Series tracks the micro-politics of the transition. From 'Lame Duck' councillors voting on legacy, to the collision of twelve organisations combining and hidden housing deficits, we monitor the risks that others miss.Join Editor Rowan Cole, and guests, for evidence-based analysis and exclusive interviews with the leaders sitting in every seat around the committee table.The LGR Series is a project by COALFACE™MORE Avg Length 15 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

31. Open Session

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Open Session is a podcast exploring how local government actually works and how it shapes daily life in our communities. Through thoughtful, good-faith discussions, hosts Tony Ayala and Mac Kiel examine civic issues, the structure of government, and the people and roles that keep La Crosse, Wisconsin running.The goal is not to argue for a side, but to understand the system well enough to engage it responsibly.MORE Email ****@justgoodfight.com
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1 Get Email Contact

32. Govlaunch Podcast

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From the Wiki for local government innovation, the Govlaunch podcast shares the stories of local government innovators and their efforts to build better governments. Through conversations with cities and towns around the world, each episode explores creative solutions to the challenges communities face, and what local governments can learn from each other's successes and failures.Visit govlaunch.com for more stories and examples of local government innovation.MORE Producer/Network Govlaunch
Email ****@govlaunch.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 29Twitter 8.6K Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

33. Chattanooga Civics

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A podcast discussing local government in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Visit ChattanoogaCivics.com for civic resources.
Host Nathan Bird
Email ****@gmail.com
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 26Facebook 509Twitter 178Instagram 1.1K Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

34. Local Government Insights

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Local Government Insights: Modernizing Government Leadership is a podcast where you can listen to engaging conversations about the processes, people, policies and technology in state and local government. Episodes will touch on how state and local governments can improve their services for constituents through digital transformation and discuss ways to increase revenue for local governments without raising taxes. Tune in for real stories and real solutions for state and local government administrative teams...MORE Host Lauren Sullivan
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@parliament.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 23 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. Local Gov Life

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ICMA is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing professional local government management throughout the world. Local Gov Life is a mix of stories, insights, and advice from local government leaders.MORE Producer/Network ICMA
Email ****@icma.org
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 16.5KTwitter 20.4KInstagram 3.3K Avg Length 76 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. All Things Local

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Hear ideas and challenges from people working in local government and nonprofit organizations. Hosted by Dr. Alicia Schatteman, Director of the Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies at Northern Illinois University. We speak with public service researchers and workers across communities about topics and issues affecting their local towns, villages, cities, and neighborhoods.MORE Host Dr. Alicia M. Schatteman
Email ****@niu.edu
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 6Instagram 573 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. Local Government Bulletin

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The Local Government Bulletin is a regular publication of the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape. The Bulletin publishes a variety of submissions from policy briefs, case summaries, summaries of legislation, commentaries and opinion pieces. They all relate to the law, policy and financial arrangements affecting local government. The emphasis is on local government in South Africa but articles on local government elsewhere on the African continent and on global issues directly affecting local government in Africa are also welcome for publication.MORE Producer/Network Dullah Omar Institute
Email ****@uwc.ac.za
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38. The LGA Podcast

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We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve local government. This podcast provides you with an insight into the key issues that are facing communities in England and Wales and what councils are doing to overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.MORE Producer/Network The Local Government Association
Email ****@local.gov.uk
Estimated Monthly Listeners 100-1k
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39. Local Government Personnel Services

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We provide information and discuss trending issues, methods, and procedures related to Oregon local government and special district human resources.
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40. Iowa City Area Government News and Meetings

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Audio podcast of local government meetings and programs in the Iowa City area, including City Council meetings and board, commission, and committee meetings.
Producer/Network City of Iowa City
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Facebook 23.6KTwitter 11.8KInstagram 12.5K Avg Length 48 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

41. The Cities of Refuge Podcast

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In Europe as elsewhere, immigration is an issue characterized by controversy and political deadlock. This podcast broaches the crucial yet often overlooked role of local government in regulating migration and promoting the rights of migrants and refugees.MORE Producer/Network Barbara Oomen, Moritz Baumgärtel, Elif Durmus, Sara Miellet, Tihomir Sabchev
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42. Today's Local Environment—The Compliance Podcast

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Top experts from EPA and across the nation share tips, resources, and the latest scoop for local and tribal governments committed to meeting their environmental responsibilities under federal law. From green infrastructure to financing stormwater systems to keeping up with the latest environmental regulations impacting your community, join our hosts, Linda, Cynthia, and Ella, as they chat with a different guest every episode.MORE Producer/Network Local Government Environmental Assistance Network (LGEAN)
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