Are you wanting to learn more about local government ? Well you’ve come to the right place. This is a curated list of the best local government podcasts of 2021.

We have selected these podcasts for a variety of reasons, but they are all well worth a listen. We tried to select a variety of podcasts across the spectrum from hosts with a wide breadth of experience.

We are always keen to hear your feedback, if we have missed a podcast, tweet us @MagazineWelp and we will check it out!

Best Local Government Podcasts 2021

With thanks to ListenNotes, Crunchbase, SemRush and Ahrefs for providing the data to create and rank these podcasts.

GovLove – A Podcast About Local Government

Publisher: Engaging Local Government Leaders (ELGL)
Total Episodes: 415

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).

Local Government Insights

Publisher: Brennan Middleton
Total Episodes: 12

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. So, if you’re looking for insights from industry thought leaders, this podcast is for you!

Illinois Local Government Law Podcast

Publisher: Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle
Total Episodes: 12

Illinois Local Government Law Podcast. An insightful discussion on topics concerning Illinois’s municipalities, counties, and townships.

Local Government News Roundup

Publisher: Chris Eddy
Total Episodes: 19

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.

talking local government

Publisher: Joe Tibbetts
Total Episodes: 91

CLGdotPOD – Talking Local Government podcasts are about, for and by anyone working in or interested in UK local government and associated public services. This podcast sits alongside CLGdotTV webTV programmes available on demand https://wwwconnectedlocalgovernment.tv

Emerging Sustainably – Local Government & sustainability

Publisher: LGPro
Total Episodes: 3

This podcast is the learnings from the 2019 Emerging Leaders Program exploration of the role of local government in environmental and climate sustainability in the workplace.

Local Government in North Carolina

Publisher: University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Total Episodes: 1

The water we drink, the streets we drive on, the police and fire protection we rely on – local governments provide these and other services every day. They set the parameters for quality of life in your community. Local Governments are close to you, but how much do you really know about how they work? What happens behind the scenes, what are everyday tasks of public officials and what you can do to shape the way your community is governed? From taxes to zoning, from waste management to equitable representation, from voters to public officials: This podcast covers the many facets of local government in North Carolina. You will hear from diverse people: public administration experts and lawyers, school children, elected and appointed public officials, students, community organizers and more. Everyone will have a different story about what local government means to them. Hear North Carolinians voice their opinions, ideas, visions, views and experiences. Stories from this podcast are not official statements by the School of Government, yet, taken together, all of them represent local government in North Carolina.

Local Government Leaders Podcast – Public Intelligence/MJ

Publisher: Public Intelligence
Total Episodes: 5

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Mysteries of Local Government – Podcasts

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Total Episodes: 1

Mysteries of Local Government – Podcasts

Local Government Bulletin

Publisher: Dullah Omar Institute
Total Episodes: 28

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.

The Local Government

Publisher: thelocalgovernment
Total Episodes: 10

The Local Government is a network of podcasters who bring bites of guided mindfulness to your daily routine. Each episode is centered around a vignette of an idea or a person to help inspire introspection and positive discussion around the values that shape our lives and communities. Thank you for your support!

Local Government Personnel Services: HR in Oregon Local Government

Publisher: Howard Schussler
Total Episodes: 1

We provide information and discuss trending issues, methods, and procedures related to Oregon local government and special district human resources. Topics may include union negotiations, labor/employee relations, workplace investigations, workplace discipline, employee recruitment and hiring, classification and compensation, salary studies, workplace safety issues, performance management, and HR policy.

Cultural Change Through Lean in Local Government

Publisher: Leading Edge Group
Total Episodes: 4

Over the coming weeks Leading Edge Group will be releasing a series of podcasts highlighting the key success factors in developing a culture of continuous improvement in local government as well as the main challenges involved. We will be speaking with several practitioners from local governments across Canada as well as Leading Edge Group’s Lean for Municipalities expert – Callie Woodward.

Ipswich Local Government News

Publisher: Allan Roebuck
Total Episodes: 11

Includes independent news analysis of Ipswich City Council, mayor and councillors

Local Government Politics (City of South Miami)

Publisher: Donald Jackson
Total Episodes: 1

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We Love Local Government Podcast

Publisher: Glen Ocsko
Total Episodes: 16

A fortnightly podcast looking at the wide and wonderful world of local government in the UK

Lessons on Local Government

Publisher: Colorado Municipal League and the Special District Association of Colorado
Total Episodes: 17

Lessons on Local Government is a resource for elementary, middle, and high school teachers in Colorado to easily find curriculum materials that meet the state’s social studies and civics standards. Developed through a partnership between the Colorado Municipal League (CML) and the Special District Association of Colorado (SDA), Lessons on Local Government is a supplementary resource intended to help save you time searching for and planning lessons pertaining to Colorado social studies and civics standards. Feel free to use these lesson plans as they are or customize them to make them resonate better with your students.