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Good Government Show

Good Government Show

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
  • Everything's Perfect in Troy, MI

    Everything's Perfect in Troy, MI
    Dec 2 2025

    Ok, not everything, but Mayor Ethan Baker talked about how he works to make his city work well and work better.

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    • 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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    31 mins
  • Fargo is Hiring and Growing

    Fargo is Hiring and Growing
    Nov 25 2025

    Dr. Tim Mahoney is the mayor Fargo, ND. His small city is growing and in fact the mayor says they have 5,000 job openings. Listen to how Fargo is managing growth in this 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
    • 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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    32 mins
  • Brooklyn Man Mayor of Savannah, GA

    Brooklyn Man Mayor of Savannah, GA
    Nov 18 2025

    Van Johnson moved to Savannah, Ga to go to college and live with family. He stayed, he's now the mayor of the city and excited about the growth of his adopted city. Listen to the challenges of running a tourist destination and a working large 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)

    Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
    Host/Reporter: David Martin
    Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
    Editor: Jason Stershic
    Show More Show Less
    30 mins
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