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).

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).
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Recent Episodes

June 26, 2026
#735 Government is People and Culture in Action with Michael Baskin, Montgomery County, MD
Ben Kittelson interviews Michael Baskin, Montgomery County's Chief Innovation Officer, about fostering a culture of innovation and leadership development in local government.

June 19, 2026
#734 Managing Growth with Dianne Miller, Eagan, MN and Justin Miller, Lakeville, MN
Host Lauren Palmer interviews City Administrators Dianne Miller and Justin Miller about managing growth and balancing dual local government careers.

June 12, 2026
#733 Building an Empowering Culture with James Childers, Flower Mound, TX
City Manager James Childers shares strategies for building an empowering organizational culture and navigating community engagement in this interview with host Ben Kittelson.
736 total episodes available with 134 transcripts
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