Best Todd Oakland Podcasts (2024)

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The US Dept of Agriculture isn't just about Farms with Cindy Axne 49:39

3h ago49:39

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Meet Cindy Axne, she’s the Senior Advisor for Rural Delivery, Engagement and Prosperity for the US Department of Agriculture. And on this show we hear about a wide range of areas were the USDA is helping Americans every day with good government programs across the county on and off the farm. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How …

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Raising Hell in Chicago wth Tara Stamps 38:02

16m ago38:02

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Tara Stamps is a force, you will notice that about a minute into the conversation. She’s Chicago born and raised and she has invested her whole life into making Cook County better. First as a teacher, helping other teachers, like the current mayor. And now as a Cook County commissioner. Just listen to her. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our spons…

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The West Starts in Ft. Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker 29:31

14d ago29:31

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Ft. Worth is the fastest growing large city in the USA, but they still manage to hold on to their Old West Roots. Check out the daily cattle drive. Mayor Mattie Parker talks about how she helps manage the huge growth in her city but how they keep their Western roots, and she talks music. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to R…

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Boots, Hats, and Texas Government with J.D. Clark 36:27

19d ago36:27

36:27

J.D. Clark is a young county juror in Wise County Texas, a suburb of Ft. Worth, growth is the biggest challenge. Growth and keeping the old west and cowboy image of Texas. JD has the hats and boots to go with his Texas roots. Listen and hear about government in Texas. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Rou…

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If the Mayor Can't Do it Who Can? with Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve 1:00:21

1M ago1:00:21

1:00:21

Reno, Nevada Mayor Hillary Schieve took it personal. Facing real personal challenges in her family she saw how hard it was to get help for people facing mental health problems. Because of her experiences, she set out to make a difference and make it easier for those seeking mental health solutions. And not just in Reno, but through her position as …

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Update: Clean Water Gets Cleaner in the Florida Keys 49:04

1M ago49:04

49:04

You think of the Florida Keys, you think about clean blue water, great fishing, great swimming and diving and tropical drinks at sunset. However, some of the waters, the many canals where houses were built, were polluted with not enough water flow and were poorly constructed. Now a program is in place to clean up these canals one by one. On our fir…

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Great Weather, Great Beaches, and Good Neighbors with San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria 44:10

2M ago44:10

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Mayor Todd Gloria presides over one of the best places in the USA, best if you like near perfect warm weather year ‘round. With Mexico as a neighbor Mayor Todd has a practical and personal relationship with the immigration and border issue. He deals with it every day, and he says what you might hear and see on TV is not often reality. Listen to him…

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A tough start in Oakland for Mayor Sheng Thao 33:06

1M ago33:06

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Oakland has always been in the shadow of it’s across the bay neighbor, San Francisco, but a new mayor is working on changing that and improving how the city operates and is perceived. Crime and homelessness are problems, but Mayor Sheng Thao is working on that. Just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a Ci…

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The Reluctant Politician Promotes Good Government 50:53

1M ago50:53

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Shawn Milnes didn’t start out wanting to be in government and while he served as a county commissioner, he still can be a government critic, just like how he started out. Thinking he could do better, he ran for office, won an election but now serves Northern Utah on a commission that represents government to the business community. He says his back…

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Housing, Hockey, & Leadership with Mary Jo McGuire 44:07

2M ago44:07

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Hockey player Mary Jo McGuire is also the county commissioner in Ramsey Co, Minnesota. She is also the current president of the National Association of Counties. In the meantime, she champions affordable housing, loves to dine at local ethnic restaurants and for fun cross country skis. Busy lady. Listen to how she manages it all. Thanks to our spon…

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Apples, Wine and Winston Churchill with Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney 37:29

2M ago37:29

37:29

Yakima Washington County Commissioner Amanda McKinney is a force, she is and she talks and more important she listens. And, being from Washington, she knows her apples and wine, so listen to how you can get the best from Washington in your pie. Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Produ…

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From the Hills, Good Government in Tuolumne County with Jaron Brandon 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

Jaron Brandon is Tuolumne County (CA) Supervisor. Housing is an issue that got him involved in politics back in his home county. He has continued to work to create affordable housing and sees housing as an issue that effects almost every other aspect of life. Listen to how he is hoping to improve conditions. Executive Producers: David Martin, David…

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Dave The Jew (Dave Levy) Ironworkers 361 1:16:29

4M ago1:16:29

1:16:29

I got to talk with brother Dave Levy, An ironworker out of local 361, New York. Dave and I talk about how he got into Ironwork, a bit of Ironworkers 361 history and some of the jobs Dave worked on. Dave also talks about how he found himself at ground zero on 9/11. Dave spent over 800 hours helping clean up the destruction of the worst terrorist att…

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The Mothman Lives in West Virginia, check the red eyes... 34:42

4M ago34:42

34:42

Something Weird in Mason County, WV Stop into Mason County and see the Mothman, ok maybe not the real Mothman, but his eight-foot high statue. It’s in downtown Point Pleasant, WV and it’s a local legend and it’s weird, as County Commissioner Rick Handley explains. Ok it’s not Rosewell UFO crash site, weird, but it’s part of the local color of Mason…

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The Good Commissioner of West Virginia 36:13

4M ago36:13

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Meet Fred Davis of Tucker County, West Virginia. His campaign strategy involved lottery tickets and beer. He’s a real character on government and he’s a real as they come. So what makes him good, he listens… just listen. Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, Davi…

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Brother Chris Scott AKA (The Working Muscle) 37:04

5M ago37:04

37:04

I talked with Brother Chris Scott, known on Instagram as the Working Muscle. Chris and I talked about being unrepresented and how he can become apart of our UNION. Chris talks about all the trade he has done and what it takes to do those trades. I hope you enjoy. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Lis…

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Sister Minna Long of Ironworkers local 29 43:05

5M ago43:05

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On this weeks podcast I talked with Sister Minna Long, of Ironworkers local 29 about how she found herself becoming an ironworker. Minna is a leader and role model for a lot of our sisters here in the PNW. Minna is a mom who has come through a lot to get where she is at and I absolutely loved talking with her because she is just full of positivity …

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Taxes are FUN, Just ask the IRS (A Conversation with IRS Program Analyst Kristen Deazeley) 48:34

5M ago48:34

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Paying taxes sucks. We all know that. But the IRS doesn’t see it that way. In truth, the IRS expects us all to pay our taxes, but they really only want us to pay what we owe, no more, no less. And the IRS really will help you pay the correct amount. Kristien Deazeley of the IRS explains. GoodGovernmentShow.com IRS.gov/help Thanks to our sponsors: N…

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Brother Kevin Kubik Ironworkers local 1 27:58

5M ago27:58

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I got to talk with Brother Kevin Kubik, an Ironworker out of Ironworkers local 1, Chicago. Kevin and I talked about what an apprenticeship looks like in Chicago and what it means to be a UNION Ironworker in Chicago. Kevin talks about working on the towers of the John Hancock building, which is 1000' in the air. I absolutely loved this episode and I…

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Bringing a Passion to Health Care 42:02

5M ago42:02

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Don’t lock ‘em up, heal them up... Jim Cavanaugh is a county commissioner in Douglas County, Nebraska. Out in Omaha his passion project is making sure people who need mental health assistance aren’t just tossed in jail. He says not only does it not get them the care they need, but it simply costs more. So listen to his solutions and where to get a …

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Brother Jesse Sanchez Ironworkers local 24 Denver 36:29

5M ago36:29

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Jesse and I talk about hanging Iron and how to keep your body in shape to connect for 8 plus hours a day. We also talk about mental heath and addiction in construction. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingthe…

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American Bridge Project Manager Tom Owens 37:06

5M ago37:06

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Brothers and Sisters, on this episode I speak with Tom Owens, Who was a Project Manger and Project Engineer for the American Bridge company for 36 years, Tom started with them in 1960. We talk about Tom working on several projects such as, The New River gorge bridge in WV, the 2nd phase of the Chesapeake Bay bridge and the minute man missile sites …

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Brother Alex Padilla Ironworkers local 378 Oakland 40:54

5M ago40:54

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I got to talk with Alex, one of the funnest ironworkers on instagram. I talk with Alex on what Ironwork has done for him and using comedy to bring more awareness to the trades. Enjoy. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. check us out on instagram @offi…

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Brother Justin Sullivan local 433 1:00:29

6M ago1:00:29

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I got to chat with Brother Justin Sullivan on this weeks podcast. We talked about what ironwork has taught him this far, booming out and being a social media star. enjoy. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingt…

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American Dream on the American Border 40:01

6M ago40:01

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Manny Ruiz is the American dream. His parents came to American for a better life for their 11 children. A first generation American, Manny is now a Santa Fe County Arizona county commissioner. He sees a lot of things right at the border, but he also sees where and how things can and should improve. Listen to someone living their entire life at the …

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Brother Todd Allen Ironworkers local 5 33:43

6M ago33:43

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I talk with brother Todd about how he found himself becoming an ironworker, as well as the jobs he worked on. We talk about what it means to be union and why you should be union. I had an amazing time, thanks again. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show.…

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Immigration at the border in El Paso 51:07

6M ago51:07

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David Stout is a county commissioner in El Paso, Texas. The only crisis he sees at his border is a humanitarian crisis. Every day he deals with migrant issues and regularly visits his migrant processing center and talks with migrants and hears their stories. It’s an eye-opening conversation with someone on the front lines of the immigration situati…

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Brother Dan Allen aka (TWISTY TOWER TOWER CRANE) 43:20

6M ago43:20

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I spoke with brother Dan Allen better know as Twisty Tower Tower Crane. We dive into what the relationship is between the operators and the Ironworkers, what is to pay UNION dues and more. enjoy Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. check us out on inst…

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THE FOUNDING CONVENTION & MORE WITH BROTHER RICH ROWE 1:03:19

7M ago1:03:19

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I had another amazing conversation with Brother Rich Rowe out of Ironworkers local 63 in Chicago. On the 128th anniversary of the founding Ironworkers convention Rich tells about why there was a convention and what led up to it. We also talk about the Haymarket affair and the fight for an 8 hour day. I am truly grateful to brother Rich for sharing …

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BROTHER TED KOVOCH (aka POPS) 58:59

7M ago58:59

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I had an amazing conversation with Pops about his long career working iron out of local 25 in Detroit. Pops worked on the renaissance center , along with so many more projects. I hope you enjoy. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. check us out on inst…

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BROTHER JOHNNY PARKER LOCAL 5 WASHINGTON DC 24:39

7M ago24:39

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I had the pleasure of talking with brother Johnny Parker out Ironworkers local 5 Washington DC. Johnny talked about how he started non union and then found himself becoming organized. It was such a great conversation. Enjoy. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support …

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Tommy Calvert Stands tall in Texas 54:29

8M ago54:29

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Tommy Calvert is a Bexar County Texas Commissioner. And he doesn’t just stand out because he’s tall. He stands out because he gets things done. Not just in his home of San Antonio, Texas, but as you will hear around the world. GoodGovernmentShow.com Bexar.org Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco …

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Crisis Management in Buffalo with Mark Polencarz 41:26

8M ago41:26

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First a racist shooting left 10 dead. Then a once a century blizzard left 31 dead. Through it all Erie County New York executive Mark Polencarz managed the county through two tragic crises. Hear how he did it. GoodGovernmentShow.com SonomaCounty.CA.gov Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executi…

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James Gore talks Wine and Wildfires in Sonoma California 28:48

9M ago28:48

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When you talk to a county supervisor from Sonoma County, California, you have to start the conversation with wine, and we do. We also talk about wildfires and fire resiliency. Join the conversation. GoodGovernmentShow.com SonomaCounty.CA.gov Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producer…

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A Tribute to First Lady Rosalynn Carter from Commissioner Larry Johnson 30:44

10M ago30:44

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Former President Jimmy Carter with his wife, Rosalynn created a program in Atlanta to help area underserved communities. Before he was DeKalb County Commissioner, Larry Johnson had the former First Lady as his advisor in the program. She continues to inspire him today, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com CoutyofBerks.com Thanks to our sponsors: Nat…

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Planes, Trains, and No Voter Fraud with Berks County, PA Commissioner Christian Leinbach 1:06:25

11M ago1:06:25

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Trains, planes and criminals, that’s what the conversation with Berks County PA Commissioner Christian Leinbach is about. Christian Leinbach is working on reviving a railroad line to connect his county to Philadelphia. He is also working on the local airport and trying to bring in service to his city. And we check in on a program that successfully …

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County commissioner Matt Meyer is running for Governor! 51:21

11M ago51:21

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Matt Meyer is the county executive for New Castle County, Delaware. He has four words for delivering good government to his citizens, Honesty, transparency, efficiency and inclusivity. Listen to how he explains that. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers:…

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Charlie Dent, the Republican Party and the Future of Politics 44:30

12M ago44:30

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Charlie Dent left Congress because he was critical of the direction both his Republican Party and Congress was taking. Listen as he explains how Congress works and the direction it’s taking. And hear how he is actually helping to improve government from the outside. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NA…

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Craig Buerstatte on how Commerce helps American business 47:19

12M ago47:19

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Some in politics have called for the elimination of the Department of Commerce. As Craig Buerstatte, the deputy assistant secretary for regional affairs for the The Economic Development Administration explains, that would be a mistake. His group has one mission, to support communities, cities, towns, rural areas and their efforts to improve their b…

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Kevin Shutty on protecting the Puget Sound 31:18

12M ago31:18

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Kevin Shutty is setting off a bit of a national seafood fight. He claims his Puget Sound shellfish are the best in the nation. Take that Maryland and New England. As a Mason County Commissioner on Puget Sound in Washington, clean water and the sea are vital to his county. Listen to the work he does to keep the fish healthy. GoodGovernmentShow.com T…

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Tammy Tincher talks about environmental issues in WV 34:22

1y ago34:22

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Going back to hear about West Virginia always makes for a good conversation. With some good planning and luck, tourism might be a boon for Greenbriar County and the state. Join me and my conversation with County Commission President Tammy Tincher. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown Univer…

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Problems and solutions in Tacoma, Wa with Mayor Victoria Woodards 45:27

1y ago45:27

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Listen to how Tacoma Washington Mayor Victoria Woodards is working to attack the city’s two biggest problems, homelessness and rising crime. But this is a dynamic mayor and working to make her city better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Mart…

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The Resilience of Hawaii with Councilwoman Ashley Kierkiewicz 20:28

1y ago20:28

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As Maui, Hawaii slowly begins its recovery efforts, we wanted to go back and listen to our conversation with Hawaii County Councilwoman Ashley Kierkawicz and hear how she responded to a volcanic eruption on her island, different disaster, but another Hawaiian crisis requiring good government. How to Help Maui: Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Unite…

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Government as a solutions provider with Clarence Anthony 58:07

1y ago58:07

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Clarence Anthony is the director and CEO of the National League of Cities and he stopped in for a conversation on how his organization helps cities improve across the nation. He calls government a “solutions provider,” hear how he explains that on this episode. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) K…

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Brother Randy Bryce ( IRONSTACHE ) 48:18

1y ago48:18

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I talk with Brother Randy Bryce about his run for congress in Wisconsin against Paul Ryan. Randy is just one more example of the many opportunities that are possible. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. check us out on instagram @official_chasingtheho…

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Managing a sports bar as county commissioner with Cassie Hall 26:14

1y ago26:14

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We especially like talking with new and young political leaders, Cassie Hall, a county commissioner in Mineral County Nevada is already getting emersed in state and local politics. Listen to how she has already connected with other leaders to improve things in her home county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of C…

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Michael Fina with Union Labor Advisory Network 41:12

1y ago41:12

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I talk with Mike on what his organization is doing with in the labor movement space. Mike is super inspiring and the ULA network puts out so much great information on their instagram page. So please go check them out and Enjoy. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from an audio drama than simply escapism. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Suppo…

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The Fabulous Florida Keys with Michelle Lincoln 27:07

1y ago27:07

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Let’s take a trip down to the fabulous Florida Keys and talk to Monroe County Commissioner Michelle Lincoln. The canals are being cleaned up but there is more work to be done. Listen to how one of the best places is America is getting even better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown Univer…

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Brother Eric Costa 1994 National Apprenticeship competition winner 52:50

1y ago52:50

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I got to talk with Brother Eric Costa BK # 1190896 out of local 397 Tampa Florida. Eric won the 1994 National Apprenticeship competition in Pittsburg, PA, Eric is also the 11 time column climbing champion at the Ironworker festival in Mackinaw City, MI. Eric will be at the festival in Aug 11-13. Enjoy. Muein Mystery School Adventures Get more from …

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Political dirty deals for Commissioner Jerica Richardson 29:27

1y ago29:27

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If you want to be inspired by the next generation of leaders listen to the conversation with Jerica Richardson of Cobb County, Georgia, which is suburban Atlanta. Before she took her seat she did the research on what a county commissioner does. Now she’s doing it, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of C…

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