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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 accountability.

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    Riding the Bus in West Hollywood Feb 19, 2026
    Show notes

    The mayor of West Hollywood, CA doesn't own a car, she takes the bus, she walks. She says it's the way for people to see her out in the city, like many of them are. And she talks about trees.

    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


    Clean Water for Native Americans Feb 17, 2026
    Show notes

    Lt Cmdr Melissa De Vera is a recent Flemming Award winner. She helped implement $3.5 billion dollar projects for clean water and improving sanitation for her agency, the Indian Health Services. This from a woman who used to get notes from her mother saying the tap water wasn't clean today.

    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


    Launching a career in Public Service Feb 12, 2026
    Show notes

    It's not easy to recruit new police officers, fire fighters or emergency workers. In Okeechobee County, FL a program called High School Heroes figured out a way to get new grads working for the county. Listen to County Commissioner Terry Burroughs explain the program.

    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


    A Billion Dollar Award for Clean Air Feb 10, 2026
    Show notes

    Nick McDaniel, a Department of Justice lawyer secured a record $1.675 billion dollar award against a diesel engine manufacturer. The company had a so-called "defeat device" in Dodge Ram trucks to alter emission outputs. For that, McDaniel was honored with the National Academy of Public Administration's Flemming Award.

    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


    FDR New Deal Program Revived in Buffalo Feb 05, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    The Flemming Awards for Public Service Feb 03, 2026
    Show notes

    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. Fauci and a Career in Public Health Jan 29, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    Good Government meets Good Government Jan 27, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    Boise the City of Trees Jan 13, 2026
    Show notes

    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


    Chiefs on the move to Kansas City Jan 06, 2026
    Show notes

    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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