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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
  • A City View with a Movie Star
    Apr 30 2026

    Chris McDonald is the star of such movies as "Happy Gilmore," "Quiz Show," "Celtic Pride" and recently the HBO show "Hacks." Now he is national spokesman for "Hello Nation." This is a company that provides detailed information about cities across the nation.

    Brought to you by The Good Government Institute, bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders, and real-world solutions to strengthen how we govern—not by reinventing the system, but by advancing what already works.

    GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:

    • HelloNation
    • 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.

    The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow

    Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
    Host/Reporter: David Martin
    Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
    Editor: Jason Stershic

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    30 mins
  • Cleaning Up the Mississippi River in Minnesota
    Apr 28 2026

    The Mississippi River needs help and good government and it's getting it, thanks to volunteers like the people in Dakota County, MN and Commissioner Mike Slavik, who leads a local effort to clean up the river.

    Brought to you by The Good Government Institute, bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders, and real-world solutions to strengthen how we govern—not by reinventing the system, but by advancing what already works.

    GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:

    • HelloNation
    • 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.

    The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow

    Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
    Host/Reporter: David Martin
    Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
    Editor: Jason Stershic

    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • The Mayor Has a Plan, and a lot more Trees
    Apr 23 2026

    Regina Romero is the mayor of Tucson, Az. Her background is as an urban planner. So she makes plans, like the Million Trees campaign. Yes, she plans to plant one million trees in her city. But she has a lot more plans. Just listen

    Brought to you by The Good Government Institute, bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders, and real-world solutions to strengthen how we govern—not by reinventing the system, but by advancing what already works.

    GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:

    • HelloNation
    • 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.

    The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow

    Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
    Host/Reporter: David Martin
    Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
    Editor: Jason Stershic

    Show More Show Less
    40 mins
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