Good Government Show
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- 32 minutes 45 secondsLife Saving Swimming Lessons in Miami
Drownings are the number one cause of death for young children in Miami. A new program is helping to reduce that threat.
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.
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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
21 April 2026, 7:21 am - 31 minutes 28 secondsKeep City Business in the City
In the city of El Segundo, California the mayor has a pretty simple plan for government. Keep your eye on city business, just city business and don't get distracted by issues you can't control.
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.
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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.
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
16 April 2026, 7:16 am - 30 minutes 2 secondsWe Can Fix That
We all do it, something breaks, you just get a new one. Why bother to repair it. But in Thurston County, Washington they have a better idea, a Fix-It Fair where you can repair your old items and keep them out of the landfill.
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
14 April 2026, 7:17 am - 37 minutes 44 secondsAre we ready for Good Government?
Joel Spangenberg is the former acting director of the U.S. Selective Service System. Yes, this is still an active government agency and their mission is to make sure the U.S. is ready …just in case.
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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
9 April 2026, 7:08 am - 40 minutes 49 secondsSmall Loans, a Big Help
In the city of San Leandro, California, the city is giving out small "micro-loans." But the small loans are having a big impact and that's good government.
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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
7 April 2026, 7:07 am - 46 minutes 11 secondsDepartment of Agriculture, it's more than Farms
Did you know the Department of Agriculture helps millions of Americans get their own house. Housing, food security, banking, just so many things the USDA does.
Listen to undersecretary Basil Gooden talk about the They do and they do so much more than helping farmers.
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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
2 April 2026, 7:10 am - 31 minutes 29 secondsRetired, not yet says former Lehigh County Executive
Phil Armstrong served eight years as Lehigh County Commissioner. Among other projects, he expanded a senior home and he kept the Iron Pigs, a popular minor league team, to stay. And he's not done yet. Now he is executive director of the County Executives of America, working with county executives across the nation. Retired, nah…
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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
31 March 2026, 7:09 am - 29 minutes 17 secondsOne Dynamic Mayor in Missouri
Barbara Buffaloe is a dynamo. She might be short, but she's powerful and a force of nature. Listen to her talk about how she's working for Columbia, MO.
GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:
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- 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
26 March 2026, 7:06 am - 35 minutesPart of the Solution, A career in Public Service
9/11 changed Kshemendra Paul's career. He wanted to help, he wanted to be a part of the solution. And he walked away from a career in technology companies and became a public servant. As he sees it, a higher calling.
GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:
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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.
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
24 March 2026, 7:04 am - 32 minutes 54 secondsEnvironmental Protection with Big Oil in Texas
Protecting the prairie, turning an oil field into a nature center, that's good government and good environmental stewardship in Houston, Texas. Listen to Commissioner Adrian Garcia explain how he did it.
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
19 March 2026, 7:19 am - 38 minutes 32 secondsThe Future of Democracy
The Constitution is a living document. It was written to be changed, updated and amended. Making sure the Constitution and democracy is still working in 2076 is the goal of the organization Democracy 2076. Listen to Cecili Wake discuss the future of democracy.
GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:
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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.
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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