Good Government Show

During the Great Depression the federal government put thousands of men to work, building roads, building fields, campsites all through the CCC, the Civilian Conservation Corp. Listen to how Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz is updating that in Buffalo, NY. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

You got your Oscars, your Pulitzers, your Nobel, and there are the Flemming Awards. Never heard of them? If you work in government or public service then you know what they are. Given this year to 12 individuals in government who have a brought about change in government through public service. Flemming Award President Kathryn Newcomer joins us to talk about the award, the winners and public service. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Dr. Anthony Fauci spent 54 years in public health. He led the fight against HIV/AIDS and then COVID. He is what public service is all about. He talks about the current challenges in public health and his extraordinary career. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

James-Christian Blockwood is the president and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration. Their mission, delegated by Congress is to improve government. That's good government, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Mayor Lauren McLean is the mayor of Boise, the city of trees. She says trees make a neighborhood cooler, cleaner and safer. A lot of good government in Boise, wait until you hear. Oh and it's Idaho, of course we talk potatoes. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Kansas City, KS and Kansas City, MO, two different cities. Recently the Chiefs announced a big move, from the Missouri side to the Kansas side. Earlier this year I talked about that possibility with Kansas City Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner. Listen to what he had to say about what was then just a proposal. Listen to the whole original episode A Tale of Two Cities, Well One City.   GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Earlier this year, the nation's first National Medal of Honor Museum opened in Arlington, Texas. On this episode I talk with Arlington Mayor Jim Ross about the new museum in his city. And we talk about some new alternatives to transportation, including, flying taxis. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

When nearly 100 people move into your city every day, the city has to plan for that and do it with smart plans and an eye toward the future, Mayor Scott Singer discusses just that on this episode. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Ok, not everything, but Mayor Ethan Baker talked about how he works to make his city work well and work better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Dr. Tim Mahoney is the mayor Fargo, ND. His small city is growing and in fact the mayor says they have 5,000 job openings. Listen to how Fargo is managing growth in this city. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Van Johnson moved to Savannah, Ga to go to college and live with family. He stayed, he's now the mayor of the city and excited about the growth of his adopted city. Listen to the challenges of running a tourist destination and a working large city. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

They wore the nation's uniform, many where highly trained in specialized fields. They worked hard, did hard jobs and did jobs many people would never do. Some of them went above and beyond the call of duty, yes, some were heroes. DC Reeves is the mayor of Pensacola, FL and a strong advocate for putting veterans to work after their military service. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Friend of the Good Government Show Christian Leinbach joins us again to talk about Berks County, PA and his city of Reading. Top on his list of good government projects is trains, he is working on restoring rail service from his city to Philadelphia and points beyond. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Quentin Hart is the mayor of Waterloo, Iowa and has made significant changes. Including a new bridge, which made a real difference. He was recently inducted into the Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame. Things are happening in Waterloo, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

For 15 years Toni Preckwinkle has been Cook County's Commission President. An impressive run and she has done impressive work. Currently, Chicago is on the front line of a power struggle between the federal governments deploying ICE agents and National Guard troops in American Cities. As of this show's release, a federal just has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. President Preckwinkle has called the possible deployments, "a dangerous and reckless abuse of power" and "it's fear tactics it and illegal use of power dressed up as law and order." She also spoke out in support of a state court judge's ruling that ICE agents can not make arrests inside Chicago courthouses. She said, "ICE enforcement has become increasingly violent, inhumane and unlawful. These tactics are unacceptable and un-American." Last week she signed an executive order banning ICE agents from working in or around any Cook County property, including staging areas or for making arrests. Toni Preckwinkle is a leader. Listen to her updates on how she is delivering good government in Chicago. Read Cook County Commission President Toni Preckwinkle's statements about a judge's decision to so far, not allow National Guard troops to patrol Chicago's streets and her stand on ICE agents making arrests outside of Cook County courthouses. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILCOOK/bulletins/3f76d9c   Watch a press conference with Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brad Johnson and Commission President Toni Preckwinkle as they discuss potential National Guard deployment in Chicago and speak out against recent arrests by ICE agents. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3CjBOXupGY GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Step out around your community and look up, see those trees? Trees make a difference. As Benita Hussian of American Forests will tell you, trees improve neighborhoods, health and well they just make life better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Amy Bublak is the mayor of Turlock, CA. This is just one stop in her lifetime career in public service, including the police department. Listen to how she holds herself and her city accountable. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Citizens Union is one of the oldest good government organization in New York City. They want everyone to vote and they are working to make it happen. Listen to Executive Director Grace Rauh explain how elections are secure and how they are working to get more people's voices heard in elections. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City As Fate Would Have It (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

For the mayor of the city of Cayce, SC, governing hasn't been easy. There's been a lot of controversy. But Mayor Elise Partin is optimistic and thinks good government will win out. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Imagine a place where you can get answers to questions, help filling out a form, legal advice, a safe place for children to learn and grow, learn to play an instrument or hold a meeting. That is what libraries do. And their future is being threatened.  Listen to what one library does for one town. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow 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 Editor: Jason Stershic