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Good Government Show

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  • Good Government Show

    Getting the Money for your Next Project

    05/05/2026 | 38 mins.
    If you have a big project in your city, this is the show for you. Meet Adrian Spencer the CEO of GrantGuru. On this show he talks about the ways government can secure funding for a wide variety of projects and for a lot of money, sorta.
    Grant Guru
    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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    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 Context: A Podcast by the Charles F. Kettering Foundation
    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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    A City View with a Movie Star

    30/04/2026 | 30 mins.
    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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    Cleaning Up the Mississippi River in Minnesota

    28/04/2026 | 35 mins.
    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
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    The Mayor Has a Plan, and a lot more Trees

    23/04/2026 | 40 mins.
    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
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    Life Saving Swimming Lessons in Miami

    21/04/2026 | 32 mins.
    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.
    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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About Good Government Show

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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