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    Driverless Cars, Look Out, One Might be in the next Lane

    14/07/2026 | 38 mins.
    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 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 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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    On being a good Listener

    07/07/2026 | 42 mins.
    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 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 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
  • Good Government Show

    Mayor of Bankrupt City

    30/06/2026 | 41 mins.
    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.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 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
  • Good Government Show

    The First Year as Mayor of Raleigh

    23/06/2026 | 32 mins.
    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:
    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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    Sports and Mac and Cheese in DC

    18/06/2026 | 33 mins.
    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 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 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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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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