Good Government Show
The Good Government Show is a premier podcast dedicated to exploring the critical work of public service in America. We feature in-depth conversations with governors, senators, mayors and county commissioners, providing insights into leadership, crisis management and the best practices that drive effective government. Join us for a serious and thought-provoking look at modern governance, where policy meets practice and where every conversation is a lesson in dedication, innovation and public accountability.
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As parts of the federal government attempt to shut down and defund alternative energy sources, like wind power. I wanted to hear from an expert in the field about where we are and what the state of wind power is.
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Rochester is America's City for Health. It's the home of the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Listen to how the mayor of Rochester manages a city with this huge partner. And learn how to move with the mayor.
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Aditya Kansal is a third-year cadet at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. And he is very impressive. He and other cadets attended the Conference of Mayors recent Washington conference. Listen to what he has to say about leadership.
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Farm preservation, cyber security, clean air are just some of the issues that PA State Senator Nick Miller was the youngest state senator elected is working on. He clearly hit the ground running.
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If you have a big project in your city, this is the show for you. Meet Adrian Spencer the CEO of GrantGuru. On this show he talks about the ways government can secure funding for a wide variety of projects and for a lot of money, sorta.
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Chris McDonald is the star of such movies as "Happy Gilmore," "Quiz Show," "Celtic Pride" and recently the HBO show "Hacks." Now he is national spokesman for "Hello Nation." This is a company that provides detailed information about cities across the nation.
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The Mississippi River needs help and good government and it's getting it, thanks to volunteers like the people in Dakota County, MN and Commissioner Mike Slavik, who leads a local effort to clean up the river.
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Regina Romero is the mayor of Tucson, Az. Her background is as an urban planner. So she makes plans, like the Million Trees campaign. Yes, she plans to plant one million trees in her city. But she has a lot more plans. Just listen
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Drownings are the number one cause of death for young children in Miami. A new program is helping to reduce that threat.
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In the city of El Segundo, California the mayor has a pretty simple plan for government. Keep your eye on city business, just city business and don't get distracted by issues you can't control.
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We all do it, something breaks, you just get a new one. Why bother to repair it. But in Thurston County, Washington they have a better idea, a Fix-It Fair where you can repair your old items and keep them out of the landfill.
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Joel Spangenberg is the former acting director of the U.S. Selective Service System. Yes, this is still an active government agency and their mission is to make sure the U.S. is ready …just in case.
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In the city of San Leandro, California, the city is giving out small "micro-loans." But the small loans are having a big impact and that's good government.
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Did you know the Department of Agriculture helps millions of Americans get their own house. Housing, food security, banking, just so many things the USDA does.
Listen to undersecretary Basil Gooden talk about the They do and they do so much more than helping farmers.
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Phil Armstrong served eight years as Lehigh County Commissioner. Among other projects, he expanded a senior home and he kept the Iron Pigs, a popular minor league team, to stay. And he's not done yet. Now he is executive director of the County Executives of America, working with county executives across the nation. Retired, nah…
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Barbara Buffaloe is a dynamo. She might be short, but she's powerful and a force of nature. Listen to her talk about how she's working for Columbia, MO.
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9/11 changed Kshemendra Paul's career. He wanted to help, he wanted to be a part of the solution. And he walked away from a career in technology companies and became a public servant. As he sees it, a higher calling.
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Protecting the prairie, turning an oil field into a nature center, that's good government and good environmental stewardship in Houston, Texas. Listen to Commissioner Adrian Garcia explain how he did it.
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The Constitution is a living document. It was written to be changed, updated and amended. Making sure the Constitution and democracy is still working in 2076 is the goal of the organization Democracy 2076. Listen to Cecili Wake discuss the future of democracy.
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Hallandale Beach Florida is a small town between Miami and Ft Lauderdale. Joy Cooper has been mayor for 26 years and can talk like an engineer, especially when it comes to water infrastructure projects.
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