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Good Government Show

Valley Park Productions

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

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20:28

The Resilience of Hawaii with Councilwoman Ashley...

Good Government Show ·

2023/08/21

As Maui, Hawaii slowly begins its recovery efforts, we wanted to go back and listen to our conversation with Hawaii County Councilwoman Ashley Kierkawicz and hear how she responded to a volcanic eruption on her island, different disaster, but another Hawaiian crisis requiring good government. How to Help Maui: Hawaii Community Foundation Maui United Way Maui Rapid Response GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive

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58:07

Government as a solutions provider with Clarence Anthony

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2023/08/17

Clarence Anthony is the director and CEO of the National League of Cities and he stopped in for a conversation on how his organization helps cities improve across the nation. He calls government a “solutions provider,” hear how he explains that on this episode. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol

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26:14

Managing a sports bar as county commissioner with...

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2023/08/10

We especially like talking with new and young political leaders, Cassie Hall, a county commissioner in Mineral County Nevada is already getting emersed in state and local politics. Listen to how she has already connected with other leaders to improve things in her home county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin

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27:07

The Fabulous Florida Keys with Michelle Lincoln

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2023/08/03

Let’s take a trip down to the fabulous Florida Keys and talk to Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Lincoln. The canals are being cleaned up but there is more work to be done. Listen to how one of the best places is America is getting even better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David

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29:27

Political dirty deals for Commissioner Jerica Richardson

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2023/07/27

If you want to be inspired by the next generation of leaders listen to the conversation with Jerica Richardson of Cobb County, Georgia, which is suburban Atlanta. Before she took her seat she did the research on what a county commissioner does. Now she’s doing it, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin

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24:20

How to make radios work with Alan Purdue

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2023/07/20

From volunteer firefighter to head of emergency services and now a county commissioner, listen to how Alan Purdue of Guilford County, NC has improved basic communication that helps saves lives both for his county and the nation. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason

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27:46

Staying out of jail with Oz Nesbitt

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2023/07/13

Attitude, approach and appearance, this is what guides Rockdale County, Georgia commissioner Oz Nesbitt’s day. A former cop, a coach and a forward thinker, this is a guy you want to listen to. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

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32:31

Anyone really can be president, says Denise Winfrey

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2023/07/06

As she wraps up her year as president of the National Association of County’s. Will County Illinois commissioner Denise Winfrey talks about how she likes to encourage the next generation of leaders. So ladies, this show is for you, she hopes somewhere she is inspiring someone out there to be the first woman president. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow

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31:34

Moving on from a coal economy in WV with Greg Puckett

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2023/06/29

In my conversation with Mercer County Commissioner Greg Puckett I travel back to West Virginia where we talk about the state’s moving away from being dominated by the coal industry. And you will love his reason for getting into government, at least I did, so join the conversation. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David

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25:51

Surviving a hurricane with Tony Guillory

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2023/06/22

First you have to love the title of Tony Guillory’s office, Police Juror, Calcasieu Parish. They do things a little differently in Louisiana. One of the things they must do is deal with hurricanes. Tony talks about what it’s like to live through one and her destruction all around you. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David

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54:48

Picking up the trash with Tommy Calvert

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2023/06/15

Sometimes when you’re a county commissioner you just have to get out in the streets and clean’em up. That’s what Tommy Calvert did on day 1 in San Antonio, Bexar County. He’s is one active and busy county commissioner with a long record of good government service. Get ready for a lively conversation with a mover and shaker. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow

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27:05

Walking the county with Larry Johnson

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2023/06/08

When you get your start in politics and your mentor is the former first lady and her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, as you will hear in my conversation, you get a good start. Listen to the conversation with DeKalb County commissioner Larry Johnson and you will also hear how he walks the county and meets the people. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow

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37:54

On eating Pennsylvania scrapple with Phil Armstrong

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2023/06/01

Meet Phil Armstrong, he is county executive of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. He presides over a county that is experiencing fast growth and business is moving in. Forget the song Allentown, it’s a new day in Allentown. And we talk about the local Iron Pigs baseball team, apparently there is a way to prepare to throw the first pitch. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim

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30:28

The Old West is alive and well in California with...

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2023/05/25

Not everyone’s political hero is a talk show host. But it is for Toulumne County Supervisor Jaron Brandon. His hero is Jon Stewart. Come to think of it, Stewart is an advocate for much better government. Brandon serves in what was the gold fields of California. The days of the old 49ers are alive and well and folks still pan for gold and find it. Join my conversation with Toulumne County supervisor Jardon Brandon and hear the new challenges in the old gold fields. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to

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20:16

Getting the guns with Chicago’s Toni Preckwinkle

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2023/05/18

Chicago politics is historically a rough game. Listen to a Conversation with Toni Preckwinkle the president of the Cook County board of commissioners. She is a legend and she’s a groundbreaker. She continues to champion issues she has always worked on. She talks about all that during our conversation. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol

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29:15

Wine and fire preparedness with James Gore in Sonoma...

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2023/05/11

When you talk about Sonoma County wine is the first thing that comes to my mind. So listen to my conversation with County Supervisor James Gore. But we don’t just talk wine, although we do spend some time on the subject, but we also talk about preparedness and check in on a housing for the homeless project we covered on a previous episode of The Good Government Show. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive

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47:32

Joe Manchin of WV outlines the issues

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2023/05/05

Senator Joe Manchin is one of the leaders of the United States Senate and he talks to us about issues important to both his home state of West Virginia and the nation. Converting away from fossil fuels efficiently is an issue he is working on, and he calls his ATV his second car. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol

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52:21

Washington DC a state? It could happen, just listen

Good Government Show ·

2023/04/27

The U.S. hasn’t admitted a new state since Hawaii in 1959. Could Washington DC become the 51st state? It could. The people of Washington have voted for statehood. Congress must decide and there are more senators leaning that way. But it’s still a longshot. Listen as proponents of statehood for Washington explain how there should be the 51st star on the flag. GoodGovernmentShow.com DC Statehood PAC DC Vote Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executive Producers:

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41:02

Crisis management in Buffalo with Mark Poloncarz

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2023/04/20

Meet the county executive that has had the toughest year of maybe anyone in government. The people of Buffalo, NY lived through a tragic racist shooting. Then they were hit with a once in a generation snowstorm. Mark Poloncarz talks about how to manage two of the worst tragedies in the US. And being Buffalo, we talked wings. GoodGovernmentShow.com Erie.gov Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow

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48:34

The IRS wants to help, really just listen

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2023/04/13

The Internal Revenue Service may be the least liked agency in the federal government. But in a conversation with Kristen Deazeley, a Management and Program Analyst for the IRS, we learn that the IRS actually does a lot of work to make sure they provide good government for taxpayers. Listen as she explains the many ways the IRS provides help and support, really. GoodGovernmentShow.com IRS.gov/help Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executive Producers: David

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