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Modern Gov Matters
Modern Gov Matters is a podcast for civic engagement and communications professionals in local government. Host Sarah Loyd sits down with practitioners from cities and counties nationwide to talk about what's actually working (and what's not) in their communities. Real stories, honest takes, practical insights. New episodes every other week. Presented by CivAll.
Episodes
Modern Gov MattersDoing Social Media Like a Human with Tom Christensen
Tom Christensen has spent nearly 30 years in government communications, including the last two decades managing more than 100 social media accounts for San…
Modern Gov MattersMeeting Your "Silent Audience" with Frances La Rue
Your engagement numbers are down and your comments are quieter, but Frances La Rue says that doesn't mean your community stopped paying attention; it means…
Modern Gov MattersThe Heart Behind the Headline with Jeff Hundley
In this episode of Modern Gov Matters, host Sarah Loyd talks with Jeff Hundley, who runs the Master Public Information Officer program at the University of…
Modern Gov MattersMaking Connections and Climbing Higher at 3CMA's Annual Conference
The Annual 3CMA Conference in Denver showcased the growth and success of the event, the excitement of returning to Denver, and the anticipation for next year's…
Modern Gov MattersFrom Ride-Alongs to Civic Engagement: Building for Government with CivAll's Aaron King
Aaron King runs Social News Desk and CivAll, and he joins Sarah to announce CivAll - a suite of modern software built for civic engagement. Before any of this…
Modern Gov MattersHow Small-Town Success Conquers Crises and Inspires Big Changes with Chris Shadrock
In this episode, Sarah Loyd chats with Chris Shadrock, the visionary Communications Director of Boerne, Texas, about transforming chaos into clarity, community…
Modern Gov MattersBuilding Engagement from the Inside Out with Renae Jackson
What if the key to better community engagement isn't a new platform or campaign - it's your own employees? Renae Jackson, Equity and Engagement Director for…
Modern Gov MattersEarning Trust in Law Enforcement Comms with Shea Haney
When Shea Haney stepped into the PIO role at the Adams County Sheriff's Office eight months ago, he came from patrol - not a newsroom. No communications…
Modern Gov MattersThe Infrastructure of Trust with Will Hampton
Will Hampton spent 24 years building one of the most award-winning municipal communications shops in Texas - earning resident satisfaction ratings nearly twice…
Modern Gov MattersCommunicating through Explosive Growth with Bridget Saxton
Bridget Saxton came into government communications through an unexpected door: nearly eight years as a 911 dispatcher. That instinct for triage…
Modern Gov MattersStorytelling in Local Government with LaToya Muse
LaToya Muse is the Creative Services Manager for the Town of Prescott Valley, Arizona — and the person responsible for turning local government's inner…
Modern Gov MattersMaking Crunchy Concepts Smooth with Chatham County, GA
What happens when you combine a YouTube-style explainer series, an animated show for second-graders, and traffic safety signs that say "slow your bass down"?…
Modern Gov MattersModern Gov Matters with Emory Bedenbaugh at #GSMCON2026
Team SND/CivAll and Modern Gov Matters hits the road for GSMCON 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. We speak with Emory Bedenbaugh from West Columbia, SC about…
Modern Gov MattersBeing the Bad Guy: Communicating Unpopular Decisions with Steven Baird
Steven Baird didn't set out to become a government communicator. With a journalism degree from Sacramento State, a background in professional photography, and…
Modern Gov MattersFrom Survival Mode to Strategic Growth with Kara Roberson
What happens when you realize the problem isn't lack of time - it's lack of structure? Kara Roberson, Strategic Communications Officer for the City of…
Modern Gov MattersGoing Viral for Your City with Emelie Schultz
Emelie Schultz is the Social Media Coordinator for the City of Toledo, Ohio — and the person behind a mayor's TikTok response that racked up 380,000 views…
Modern Gov Matters"Find Your Fluffle": Building Gov Comms Relationships with Kara Raftery
In this episode of Modern Gov Matters, Sarah Loyd chats with Kara Raftery, the dynamic communications and HR manager for the small but vibrant city of…
Modern Gov MattersTransforming Lives Through Workforce Training with Ryan Loyd
Explore how Ryan Loyd uses strategic communication to market San Antonio's $240 million workforce training initiative. Discover the power of storytelling…
Modern Gov MattersElevating Local Gov Comms with Brian Ligon
In this episode of Modern Gov Matters, Sarah Loyd sits down with Brian Ligon, Communications and Marketing Director for Mont Belvieu, Texas, to explore the…
Modern Gov MattersModern Gov Matters - A new podcast from CivAll
In an age where government communication and civic engagement often face skepticism, it’s vital to cultivate trust and transparency. Modern Gov Matters dives…