Good Government Show

Play Ball is a program with Major League Baseball and the US Conference of Mayors. It's program that gets kids out on a baseball field and playing the game. As the mayor of Elizabeth, NJ will tell you, that's good government. He should know, his team went to the Little League world series. Playball.org Brought to you by the  Good Government Institute , bringing together proven ideas, principled le...

While trust in government overall is low, trust in local government is higher. Mayors lead America's cities and know that no matter what is going on nationally, they must deliver locally. Organizations like Climate Mayors helps mayors lead on climate action locally. Listen to Kate Wright, the organization's executive director explain how mayors are leading the environmental fight. https://www.clim...

Janet Yellen was the first female secretary of treasury, first woman to chair the Federal Reserve and has strong ideas on the American economy and how economic policy and government should and should not work together. Listen to what she has to say. Brought to you by the Good Government Institute , bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders, and real-world solutions to strengthen how we go...

We all want to eat better, but its not always easy. In Boulder, Colorado, they are making it easy. Boulder County Commissioner Ashley Stolzmann joins the show and talks about how they make healthy foods, well sexy foods. Just listen. The History of The Grain Yard Brought to you by the Good Government Institute , bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders, and real-world solutions to streng...

We hear a lot about elections and in this election season no doubt we are going to hear more. If you want to know what really goes on, talk to someone who actually runs an election. Elections are run by the state and by local government. Hayley Ripple is the auditor for Benton County Iowa. She's an actual expert. The bottom line, elections are fair and safe. Despite what you might hear. Brought to...

David Holt, mayor of Oklahoma City got some 230 mayors to agree to a declaration that essentially agrees to turn down the political noise, respect all view points and remind us we are all Americans in a democracy. The Oklahoma City Declaration 230 Bipartisan Mayors Sign Declaration Against Political Violence, Recommit to Unity Brought to you by the Good Government Institute , bringing together pro...

Connie Boesen is the mayor of Des Moines. She said when she became mayor one of her priorities was restoring the city's neighborhoods, she did it, it's good government, listen to how she's improving her city. 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 b...

Lindsey Cormack is the author of the book, How To Raise a Good Citizen. Spoiler alert, it's up to us, not schools, not the government, not our leaders, we all have to raise our own good citizens. But there's more. Lindsey provides a blueprint for how to do it and how anyone, even if your not a political or news junkie. It's up to us, listen and learn how. How to Raise a Citizen Brought to you by t...

Mayor Suzanne LaFrance joined the conversation. Our first guest from Alaska so naturally we started talking about snow. But Anchorage is a true American city with some of the same challenges other mayors face. Give a 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 t...

When you're talking to someone from Northern California you have to talk about wine. And Mayor John Marchand of Livermore started the conversation with a good wine discussion. Then we talked about baseball and good government. 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...

When I met Bryan Calvo he had served all of three weeks as the newest and youngest Mayor of Hialeah, Florida. He got off to a fast start. I always like talking to young people in office and Mayor Calvo has a lot to say. 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 sy...

Given that Dr Anthony Fauci recently was called to Congress, but refused to respond to questions from Senators, we thought it would be a good idea to re-release our conversation with Dr Fauci when he was open to talking. The conversation is a great insight into a career in public service and how he responded to an unfolding worldwide pandemic. Here again is Dr Fauci. Brought to you by The Good Gov...

A career in public service is not something many people automatically think about. Kelli Bentley, HR director for a city in Alabama is trying to change that. Listen to how she recruits people to work in her city's water and sewer department. And she's one of 250 Government Champions from the National Academy of Public Service. Brought to you by The Good Government Institute , bringing together pro...

Mayor Matt Tuerk is trying to make Allentown, PA the slowest city in America. Not because he drives slow, because slower traffic increases pedestrian safety. We also cover housing, police and fire fighter retention and baseball. Listen to Matt Tuerk's first appearance on the show if you missed it. Brought to you by The Good Government Institute , bringing together proven ideas, principled leaders,...

Mayor David LeGrand loves good ideas and big ideas. He says what keeps him up is not getting to all the things he wants to do in his city. Listen to his big ideas about improving Grand Rapids. 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...

There's a lot of talk about driverless cars, they improve traffic, they impede traffic, they're safe, they aren't safe at all. I sat down with Daniel Greene Senior Director of consumer protection and product safety for the National Consumers League. We talked about driverless cars, their future and what's going on with them now. Make no mistake, they are coming. Brought to you by The Good Governme...

Christian Leinbach is a commissioner in Berks County, PA. He's been on the show more than any other guest. On this episode we got to dig on what makes a good commissioner and a good elected official. 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 advanci...

Stefan Roots is the mayor of Chester, PA. His city is the only bankrupt city in America. Listen to how the city's mayor manages a city with, well no money. 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.co...

Janet Cowell is well into her second year as mayor of Raleigh. I got to catch up with her and talk about her first year in office. 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:...

Big changes are underway in Washington DC. As the USA celebrates its 250th, it's evolving. Nina Albert is the deputy mayor for planning and economic development and there's a lot of both in the Capitol City. 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...

Buddy Dyer is the Mayor of Orlando and he sees sports as a big part of his city. Listen to how he has built up his sports city and thoughts for other cities. 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....

In her first year on the job as Mayor, Adena Ishii calls it the best job ever. Listen to how she has succeeded in the job, just one year in. 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...

As parts of the federal government attempt to shut down and defund alternative energy sources, like wind power. I wanted to hear from an expert in the field about where we are and what the state of wind power is. 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, b...

Rochester is America's City for Health. It's the home of the world-famous Mayo Clinic. Listen to how the mayor of Rochester manages a city with this huge partner. And learn how to move with the mayor. 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 advanc...

Aditya Kansal is a third-year cadet at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point. And he is very impressive. He and other cadets attended the Conference of Mayors recent Washington conference. Listen to what he has to say about leadership. 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 re...