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Good Government Show

Good Government Show

Written by: Valley Park Productions
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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.Valley Park Productions Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Boise the City of Trees
    Jan 13 2026

    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.

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    • 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

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    28 mins
  • Chiefs on the move to Kansas City
    Jan 6 2026

    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

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    8 mins
  • Arlington, Texas, home of the New Medal of Honor Museum…and flying taxi's?
    Dec 30 2025

    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

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    32 mins
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