20 Best Local Government Podcasts

1. GovLove

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).
Podcast elgl.org/govlove
Email ****@elgl.org
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 6.5KTwitter Followers 12.7KInstagram Followers 3.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Iowa City Area Government News and Meetings

Audio podcast of local government meetings and programs in the Iowa City area, including City Council meetings and board, commission, and committee meetings.
Podcast podcasts.apple.com
Email ****@citychannel4.com
Facebook Followers 17.2KInstagram Followers 10.4K Frequency 13 episodes / month Avg Length 74 min Listen on Spotify Play Get Email Contact

3. Chattanooga Civics

A podcast discussing local government in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Podcast sites.google.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 462Instagram Followers 1K Frequency 1 episode / month Avg Length 51 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. Draper City Talk

Behind-the-scenes insight into local government services and processes, as well as experiences of community members.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@draperutah.gov
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 8.8K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 35 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

5. Behind the Springs

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/Podcast
Podcast coloradosprings.gov
Email ****@coloradosprings.gov
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 42KInstagram Followers 58.3K Frequency 1 episode / week Avg Length 20 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

6. The Davenport Pulse

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.
Podcast davenportiowa.buzzsprout.com
Email ****@davenportiowa.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5 Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 28 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

7. Local Government News Roundup

A twice-weekly bulletin of the major stories from the world of local government in Australia, brought to you by the Victorian Local Governance Association.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@gmail.com
Frequency 1 episode / day Avg Length 25 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

8. VLGA Connect

Listen to VLGA Connect for news and interviews relating to the local government sector in Victoria.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@vlga.org.au
Facebook Followers 2.4K Frequency 11 episodes / quarter Avg Length 52 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

9. The Local Authority Podcast

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.
Podcast thelocalauthority.podbean.com
Email ****@emap.com
Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 45 min Play Get Email Contact

10. Voices in Local Government

Voices in Local Government tells stories, inspires ideas, celebrates progress, and acknowledges challenges faced by local government managers and staff in serving the public.
Podcast icma.org
Email ****@icma.org
Facebook Followers 15.5KInstagram Followers 2.7K Frequency 10 episodes / year Avg Length 32 min Listen on YouTube Play Get Email Contact

11. LGProcast

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.
Podcast soundcloud.com
Email ****@lgpro.com
Facebook Followers 1.4K Frequency 1 episode / quarter Avg Length 13 min Play Get Email Contact

12. Only in San Jos

Welcome to the Only in San José podcast, aimed at demystifying and democratizing the process of civic participation in local government ground zero of systemic change. Join me Ellina Yin, on this civic walkabout as we speak with with local San José residents, and experts, as we break down the policies, budgets, and nuances that are shaping the future of our city.
Podcast onlyinsj.org
Email ****@gmail.com
Twitter Followers 391Instagram Followers 2.2K Frequency 2 episodes / month Avg Length 32 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

13. All Things Local

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.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Alicia M. Schatteman
Email ****@niu.edu
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 1.6KInstagram Followers 481 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 31 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

14. Govlaunch Podcast

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.
Podcast podcast.govlaunch.com
Email ****@govlaunch.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 29 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

15. Today's Local Environment—The Compliance Podcast

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, Jim, Linda, Cynthia, and Shehla, as they chat with a different guest every episode.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Email ****@eli.org
Facebook Followers 16 Frequency 1 episode / year Avg Length 36 min Listen on Apple YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. The LGA Podcast

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.
Podcast shows.acast.com
Email ****@local.gov.uk
Facebook Followers 3.7K Play Get Email Contact

17. The Cities of Refuge Podcast

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.
Podcast blubrry.com
Email ****@gmail.com
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18. Local Government Personnel Services

We provide information and discuss trending issues, methods, and procedures related to Oregon local government and special district human resources.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Email ****@lcog.org
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19. Local Government Bulletin

The Local Government Bulletin is a regular publication of the Dullah Omar Institute at the University of the Western Cape. 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 global issues directly affecting local government in Africa are also welcome for publication.
Podcast iono.fm/c/5815
Email ****@uwc.ac.za
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