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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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34:36

Learning on the Job in Louisiana

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/29

Making a good solution better, that is how Mary Kay Eason looks at fixing problems in government as a police juror in Louisiana. Listen to how she is getting started in her new position. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic

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35:53

Citizens Rule in one Florida County

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/24

It’s called the Citizen’s Academy, and it’s become a school for county commissioners in Alachua County. Listen as Commissioner Mary Alford tells us how that program got her to run for office. Now in office, she is among other projects, creating homes and solving housing challenges in her progressive county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive

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32:16

The Voice of Public Service Meets the Partnership for...

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/22

The Partnership for Public Service is an organization dedicated to strengthening the public service sector. They are another true voice of public service. Listen to Max Stier their president and ceo explain their mission of good government. The Partnership for Public Service GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David

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36:50

Water Knows No Borders

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/17

The Great Lakes region is the third largest economy in the world. So it’s vital that we all keep our eye on what’s happening in the water there. This requires the US and Canada to work together. Chris Ronayne is the Cuyahoga County Executive who is spearheading a group to unite US Counties to work to keep the Great Lakes clean. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run

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35:15

Canada and US Working Together

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/15

Gino Moretti is the mayor of Saint Anicet, Quebec, Canada and our first international guest. He had a lot to say and we discuss Canadian US relations. Good insight from someone north of the border. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason

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24:04

A Trip Back to Coal Country

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/10

A lavender farm is now growing on the site of a former coal mine. Come hear how Appalachian Botanical is transforming lives and a former coal site in Boone County, WV. And we visit with our friend Gayle Manchin of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Previously, from the Good Government Show in West Virginia: Turning Coal into Lavender, Boone County WV (S2E1) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) McDowell Teachers Lead the Way, McDowell County WV (S2E2) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) Moving on

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45:40

Good Government Show’s 100th Episode

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/08

The Good Government Show turns 100, episodes that is. We have talked to a lot of people in government from local county commissioners to US Senators, listen as producer Jason Stershic interviews host Dave Martin on what he learned over 100 shows. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David

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48:28

Good Government in the Cemetery

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2025/04/03

Casey Cep is one of seven writers of a new book called “Who Is Government.” She writes about the Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. As you will here, this is a guy that shows up for work, does an incredible job and does it not for the glory or the money, but because public service is his real mission. Get your copy of "Who Is Government. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts |

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51:57

Keeping the Country Clean

Good Government Show ·

2025/04/01

The EPA has essentially one mission, to keep the air, ground and water clean and make sure it stays that way. Adam Ortiz was a regional EPA director and says his former agency does a lot of work to make sure the environment stays clean. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David

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01:02:56

What’s the Weather? NOAA knows

Good Government Show ·

2025/03/25

What’s the weather tomorrow? I got to ask Craig McLean, the former chief scientist at NOAA that question. And he explained all the work NOAA does to make sure we have a clean environment and a pretty accurate weather forecast. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers:

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35:26

Along the Rocky Coast of Maine, changes are happening

Good Government Show ·

2025/03/18

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is a leading climate change activist in the House of Representatives. With over 3,000 miles of waterfront, Maine must protect its coastline, hear how this congresswoman is protecting the environment and lobsters for all of us. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin

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36:32

Want A Job? Move to Ohio: A Conversation with Shelby...

Good Government Show ·

2024/12/26

They are hiring in Ohio. That’s what Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann says. In her county they make Airstream trailers, though she is not a camper, she says Airstream and other manufacturers are hiring. Listen to how a new mom got elected to her first office and is now a 13 year county commissioner. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin,

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31:51

West Virginia Tourism Capital with Lewis County...

Good Government Show ·

2024/12/19

Not yet, but they are working on it. Hear how one county in West Virginia is bringing tourists to their county and adding jobs. And it’s WV, my new vacation destination. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

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31:55

Get Out of Jail Free: A Conversation with Macomb...

Good Government Show ·

2024/12/12

Well maybe not, but in Michigan they have a program that helps people arrested avoid jail. It’s no get out of jail free card, but it will reduce the prison population and get people help. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

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40:02

I Get Interviewed by the Franklin County...

Good Government Show ·

2024/12/05

Kenneth Wilson is the Franklin County administrator for the area that includes Columbus. He’s also a podcast host and took advantage of interviewing me. And we discuss the issues like traffic and housing. Talk Of The County hosted by Kenneth Wilson: Apple Podcasts | Spotify GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow

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30:58

Open Land in Montana with Ravalli County Commissioner...

Good Government Show ·

2024/11/25

There’s a lot of space in Montana and a lot of people want to keep it that way. To do it, you need good land management and as Ravalli County Commissioner Greg Chilcott explains, that may mean less government. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor:

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37:03

Detroit, think about it for your next vacation

Good Government Show ·

2024/11/21

Detroit may not be on the top of vacation bucket list, but there’s a lot there. The Lions are on top of the NFL and County Commission Chair Alisha Bell tells you why Detroit is a city on the move. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason

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55:47

Fighting Fires with a 4H Queen in Colorado with La...

Good Government Show ·

2024/11/14

Wildfires, a huge growing concern to those in western states. As the climate changes it’s getting more important to mitigate the problem. La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter Norton helps lead a program that does just that, it’s good government, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David

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40:21

Getting students in Government with Vermillion County...

Good Government Show ·

2024/11/07

Imagine getting picked up by a police car first thing in the morning…and looking forward to it. That’s what happens to high school students in a county government mentoring program in Vermillion County, Indiana. Just listen, the next county commissioner might be in that car. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow

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43:08

Cider, Seniors, and College Loans in Maryland with...

Good Government Show ·

2024/10/31

When you think of Maryland, think beer and cider and wine, they grow it all in Maryland and Laurie Ann Sayles of Montgomery county talks agriculture. We also talk about programs for seniors and being Maryland, we talk crabs and sauce. Listen for a conversation about what makes Montgomery move. Listen to Craig Rice's episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of

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