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LATEST EPISODE
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Talkin’ Baseball with the Mayor of Elizabeth, NJ
Play Ball is a program with Major League Baseball and the US Conference of Mayors. It’s program that gets kids out… More
Latest Episodes of The Good Government Show
Through these conversations, we identify and elevate effective governance in action—sharing best practices, connecting leaders, and advancing our mission to strengthen trust in public institutions across the nation. View all episodes…
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Mayors take the lead in Climate Action
While trust in government overall is low, trust in local government is higher. Mayors lead America’s cities and know that… More
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Treasury Secretary Joins the Good Government Show
Janet Yellen was the first female secretary of treasury, first woman to chair the Federal Reserve and has strong ideas… More
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Eat Your Vegetables, They are Sexy, Really
We all want to eat better, but its not always easy. In Boulder, Colorado, they are making it easy. Boulder… More
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Voting, No Fraud, Just Competence
We hear a lot about elections and in this election season no doubt we are going to hear more. If… More
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Mayors Turn Down the Political Noise
David Holt, mayor of Oklahoma City got some 230 mayors to agree to a declaration that essentially agrees to turn… More
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The Neighborhoods of Des Moines
Connie Boesen is the mayor of Des Moines. She said when she became mayor one of her priorities was restoring… More
National Dialogue & Trust Building
Through The Good Government Show and related initiatives, we foster thoughtful, nonpartisan dialogue—sharing real challenges and proven solutions to strengthen public trust and confidence in government.
Custom Local Podcasts
We produce tailored podcasts for local governments, creating direct communication with residents—explaining decisions, highlighting initiatives, and elevating voices to strengthen understanding, engagement, and connection within communities.