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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Janet Cowell is well into her second year as mayor of Raleigh. I got to catch up with her and talk about her first year in office.
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Big changes are underway in Washington DC. As the USA celebrates its 250th, it's evolving. Nina Albert is the deputy mayor for planning and economic development and there's a lot of both in the Capitol City.
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...Buddy Dyer is the Mayor of Orlando and he sees sports as a big part of his city. Listen to how he has built up his sports city and thoughts for other cities.
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In her first year on the job as Mayor, Adena Ishii calls it the best job ever. Listen to how she has succeeded in the job, just one year in.
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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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