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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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37:54

On eating Pennsylvania scrapple with Phil Armstrong

Good Government Show ·

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...

Good Government Show ·

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

Good Government Show ·

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

Good Government Show ·

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

Good Government Show ·

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

Good Government Show ·

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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46:12

Pizza and politics with former NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio

Good Government Show ·

2023/04/06

Being the mayor of New York City is one of the hardest jobs in politics and government. Former NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio served two terms after a long career in city government and politics. Listen to a lively conversation about government and pizza. 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 D'Auria, David Martin, Jason

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33:14

A Conversation with Berks County Commissioner...

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2022/11/24

Host, David Martin sat down with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David

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25:56

A Conversation with Fulton County Commissioner...

Good Government Show ·

2022/11/17

Host, David Martin sat down with Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin,

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27:11

A Conversation with Pierce County Council Member...

Good Government Show ·

2022/11/10

Host, David Martin sat down with Pierce County Council Member Derek Young at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin,

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20:12

A Conversation with Hawai'i County Council Member...

Good Government Show ·

2022/11/03

Host, David Martin sat down with Hawai'i County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsor: National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason

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26:33

S2E10 - A Recycling Model from Pennsylvania

Good Government Show ·

2022/10/27

Meet a county star who has created a recycling program in Fayette County, Pennsylvania that works! GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Transcriptions: Kofi Ajeasi Ampah

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36:55

S2E9 - A Fresh Start for Foster Care

Good Government Show ·

2022/10/20

Coming out of foster care has enormous challenges. For those in Santa Clara County, Ca., a hard life got a little easier. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Transcriptions: Kofi Ajeasi Ampah

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S2E8 - Food Security in New Jersey

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2022/10/13

You wouldn’t think an upscale area outside of New York City as a place where people go hungry. But they do, but Bergen County has created a task force to ease hunger in the county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Transcriptions: Kofi Ajeasi Ampah

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22:20

A Conversation with NACo CEO Matthew D. Chase

Good Government Show ·

2022/10/06

Host, David Martin sat down with NACo CEO Matthew D. Chase at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsor: National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media

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33:56

S2E7 - Pre-K in the Mountains

Good Government Show ·

2022/09/29

Summit County, Colorado is one of the premier vacation spots, but for the folks that live and work there, it can be expensive. Hear how the county has stepped in to help with Pre-K and allowed many folks to keep living there. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Transcriptions: Kofi Ajeasi Ampah

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S2E6 - eBikes in Pueblo County

Good Government Show ·

2022/09/22

Pueblo County, Colorado created a pilot program and gave away eBikes to essential workers. Hear how a simple thing like a new bike is changing the lives of riders. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Transcriptions: Kofi Ajeasi Ampah

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31:33

S2E5 - Take a Shower at the Library

Good Government Show ·

2022/09/15

Libraries are more than book lenders. Hear how modern libraries are expanding way beyond books and magazines. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Transcriptions: Kofi Ajeasi Ampah

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