Gov360
The Most Watched Local Government Podcast in America
Hosted by City Manager Chris Mann, Gov360 brings together the leaders, ideas, and candid conversations shaping the future of local government.
Each episode goes beyond policy and headlines to explore the real experience of public leadership, including organizational culture, politics, innovation, technology, career development, community conflict, burnout, resilience, and the challenges facing the profession.
Gov360 features conversations with city managers, public executives, elected officials, innovators, and other leaders who offer real-world perspectives and practical insights for those committed to stronger communities and better local government.
Whether you're a city manager, rising administrator, elected official, or other local government professional, Gov360 provides the ideas, perspective, and leadership insight to help you lead with greater impact.
Stay informed. Stay inspired. Lead boldly.
The Most Watched Local Government Podcast in America
Hosted by City Manager Chris Mann, Gov360 brings together the leaders, ideas, and candid conversations shaping the future of local government.
Each episode goes beyond policy and headlines to explore the real experience of public leadership, including organizational culture, politics, innovation, technology, career development, community conflict, burnout, resilience, and the challenges facing the profession.
Gov360 features conversations with city managers, public executives, elected officials, innovators, and other leaders who offer real-world perspectives and practical insights for those committed to stronger communities and better local government.
Whether you're a city manager, rising administrator, elected official, or other local government professional, Gov360 provides the ideas, perspective, and leadership insight to help you lead with greater impact.
Stay informed. Stay inspired. Lead boldly.
Episodes

Apr 29, 2025
Gov360 Pilot – A Time to Come Together | Ep.1
Apr 29, 2025
Apr 29, 2025
8 min
🎙️ Gov360 – Episode 1: A Time to Come Together
Host: Chris Mann | City Manager, Public Affairs Pro, Award-Winning Communicator
Welcome to the first-ever episode of Gov360 - Your Full Circle View on Local Government.
In this solo kickoff, host Chris Mann delivers a raw, honest reflection on what it really means to lead in local government today.
This episode isn’t about policy updates or process checklists - it’s about the human side of public service. The pressure. The politics. The isolation. The moments of quiet impact that never make the headlines.
Chris shares his personal journey through city leadership - from being elected to a city council at 23, to serving as a city manager in California - and lays out a bold new vision for how we talk about leadership in the public sector.
🎯 In this episode:
• Why Gov360 was launched - and what makes it different
• The communication crisis in local government (and what to do about it)
• The silent toll of public sector executive-level leadership
• Why podcasts like this are essential in today’s civic landscape
• A call for unity, vulnerability, and peer support in the profession
If you’re a city manager, department head, mid-level leader, or elected official, this podcast was built for you.
Real conversations. Real challenges. Real leadership.
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🔔 Subscribe and follow Gov360:
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gov360-coming-soon/id1807649614
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rq8Hxqvx23OVL0H4bQdqa
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyOcroiVl0nr6P-VSd6IJq-eVued17bMB&si=EIomKnPZgNOXDbld
Podbean: https://www.gov360podcast.com
📲 Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gov360
🛠 Let’s rethink leadership. Let’s build each other up. Let’s govern boldly.
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Apr 29, 2025
8 min

Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025
2 min
We’re back — and this time, we’re taking it to the next level. Gov360 is the brand-new podcast hosted by Chris Mann, creator and former host of the award-winning Yucaipa 360 Podcast, which just received the 2025 CAPIO EPIC Award for excellence in public information and communications. In this trailer, hear why Gov360 was launched, what sets it apart, and how it’s building on the success of a podcast that redefined how local government connects with its community. If you’re a city manager, public information officer, elected official, or frontline government pro — this podcast is for you.
Real conversations.
Real leaders.
Real solutions.
🔔 Episode 1 drops next week! Subscribe now and join us each episode as we take a full-circle view on the biggest challenges — and opportunities — facing local government professionals today.
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👀 Watch the award-winning Yucaipa 360 Podcast:
🎧 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL47_qzEUJZAA4ZJyE-AT14XtTWTeomlmT
🎧 Listen to Gov360
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rq8Hxqvx23OVL0H4bQdqa
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gov360-coming-soon/id1807649614
YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyOcroiVl0nr6P-VSd6IJq-eVued17bMB&si=EIomKnPZgNOXDbld
Podbean: https://www.gov360podcast.com
📲 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gov360
💬 Join the conversation and help reshape the future of local government.
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Apr 21, 2025
2 min

Apr 9, 2025
Gov360 Trailer
Apr 9, 2025
Apr 9, 2025
1 min
🚨 COMING SOON: Gov360 – Your Full Circle View on Local Government 🎙️
Local government work has never been more important - or more challenging.
Between tight budgets, toxic politics, and keyboard warriors, public service demands resilience, innovation, and better communication than ever before.
That’s why we're launching Gov360 - a new podcast for the people shaping our communities from the inside out.
Hosted by City Manager Chris Mann, Gov360 brings you candid conversations, real-world solutions, and expert insights from local government leaders across the country.
💡If you’re a city manager, policymaker, or public servant striving to lead in this complex environment, this podcast is for you.
🎧 Watch the trailer below, follow Gov360, and be the first to know when we drop Episode 1!
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Apr 9, 2025
1 min

Host: Chris Mann
Served as City Manager for the cities of Wildomar, Yucaipa, and Canyon Lake, in Southern California
Former business owner/public affairs executive - Mann Communications and O'Reilly Public Relations
Former Analyst/Deputy Chief of Staff - San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
Elected experience:
- Mayor/City Councilman, City of Westlake Village, CA
- President/Director, Yucaipa Valley Water District and San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency
More about Chris at: www.chrismann.us









