Chaparral Creative and Riggs Ventures

For the Love of Local

Government EN ↓ 5 episodes

Welcome to our podcast, where we celebrate the leaders shaping our local communities. Join us each week as we dive into inspiring stories, impactful initiatives, and valuable insights from local government experts. Together, let’s explore how great leadership can transform our world.

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Chaparral Creative and Riggs Ventures

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Ben Hunter on Public Safety, Partnership, and Leadership 05.06.2026 21:39

In this engaging interview, Benjamin Hunter, Associate Vice President and Superintendent for Public Safety at Indiana University, shares insights on university safety strategies, community building, leadership development, and the impact of sports success on campus culture.

Better Outcomes, Lower Costs: A New Model for 911 with Guest Dr. Charles Miramonti 15.04.2026 27:51

What if EMS could do more than just respond — what if it could predict, prevent, and transform the way cities deliver healthcare? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Charles Miramonte — the visionary behind Indianapolis’s groundbreaking EMS system — reveals how data-driven innovation reshaped emergency care, saving thousands of lives and slashing costs. From building Indianapolis EMS from scratch to...

From Small Town to Thriving City: The Story of Sanger Texas with guest Mayor Thomas Muir 09.04.2026 30:12

Most communities face rapid growth with little regard for preserving their heritage—until now. Sanger, Texas, is rewriting that script, thanks to a mayor dedicated to smart, sustainable development. In this episode of For the Love of Local , Mayor Thomas Muir reveals how 16 years of responsible leadership has navigated a city through extraordinary change while holding onto its small-town charm. Di...

Rebuilding the Pipeline: The Future of Public Service with guest Candice Sauers 30.03.2026 28:22

In this episode of For the Love of Local , Troy Riggs and Krisa De La Cruz sit down with Candice Sauers, a rising leader in public health and local government, to tackle one of the most pressing challenges facing communities today: the growing gap between generations in public service. Candice shares her powerful and personal journey into local government—from unexpectedly stepping into a county c...

The Nonprofit Advantage: What Government Cannot Do Alone with guests Pastor Bryan Sederwall and Pat Smith 12.01.2026 25:01

In this episode of 'For the Love of Local' introduces the podcast and its hosts, Troy Riggs and Krisa De La Cruz. The conversation delves into the role of nonprofits in local communities, the importance of community engagement and collaboration, the impact of philanthropy and government involvement, the significance of volunteerism, and the future of the podcast. Takeaways Local communities drive...