Best Governor Bill Richardson Podcasts (2024)

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The Good Commissioner of West Virginia 36:13

1d 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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Taxes are FUN, Just ask the IRS (A Conversation with IRS Program Analyst Kristen Deazeley) 48:34

15d ago48:34

48:34

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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Bringing a Passion to Health Care 42:02

22d 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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American Dream on the American Border 40:01

1M 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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Immigration at the border in El Paso 51:07

2M 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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Tommy Calvert Stands tall in Texas 54:29

4M 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

4M 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

4M ago28:48

28:48

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

5M ago30:44

30:44

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

6M 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

7M ago51:21

51:21

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

7M ago44:30

44:30

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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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

9M 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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Managing a sports bar as county commissioner with Cassie Hall 26:14

9M 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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The Fabulous Florida Keys with Michelle Lincoln 27:07

9M 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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Political dirty deals for Commissioner Jerica Richardson 29:27

9M 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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How to make radios work with Alan Purdue 24:20

10M ago24:20

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From volunteer firefighter to head of emergency services and now a county commissioner, listen to how Alan Purdue of Guilford County, NC has improved basic communication that helps saves lives both for his county and the nation. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executiv…

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Staying out of jail with Oz Nesbitt 27:46

10M ago27:46

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Attitude, approach and appearance, this is what guides Rockdale County, Georgia commissioner Oz Nesbitt’s day. A former cop, a coach and a forward thinker, this is a guy you want to listen to. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco Executive Producers: David Martin, David Sny…

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Anyone really can be president, says Denise Winfrey 32:31

10M ago32:31

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As she wraps up her year as president of the National Association of County’s. Will County Illinois commissioner Denise Winfrey talks about how she likes to encourage the next generation of leaders. So ladies, this show is for you, she hopes somewhere she is inspiring someone out there to be the first woman president. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks …

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Moving on from a coal economy in WV with Greg Puckett 31:34

10M ago31:34

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In my conversation with Mercer County Commissioner Greg Puckett I travel back to West Virginia where we talk about the state’s moving away from being dominated by the coal industry. And you will love his reason for getting into government, at least I did, so join the conversation. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association …

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Surviving a hurricane with Tony Guillory 25:51

10M ago25:51

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First you have to love the title of Tony Guillory’s office, Police Juror, Calcasieu Parish. They do things a little differently in Louisiana. One of the things they must do is deal with hurricanes. Tony talks about what it’s like to live through one and her destruction all around you. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Associat…

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Picking up the trash with Tommy Calvert 54:48

11M ago54:48

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Sometimes when you’re a county commissioner you just have to get out in the streets and clean’em up. That’s what Tommy Calvert did on day 1 in San Antonio, Bexar County. He’s is one active and busy county commissioner with a long record of good government service. Get ready for a lively conversation with a mover and shaker. GoodGovernmentShow.com T…

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Walking the county with Larry Johnson 27:05

11M ago27:05

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When you get your start in politics and your mentor is the former first lady and her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, as you will hear in my conversation, you get a good start. Listen to the conversation with DeKalb County commissioner Larry Johnson and you will also hear how he walks the county and meets the people. GoodGovernmentShow.com T…

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On eating Pennsylvania scrapple with Phil Armstrong 37:54

11M ago37:54

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Meet Phil Armstrong, he is county executive of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. He presides over a county that is experiencing fast growth and business is moving in. Forget the song Allentown, it’s a new day in Allentown. And we talk about the local Iron Pigs baseball team, apparently there is a way to prepare to throw the first pitch. GoodGovernmentSh…

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The Old West is alive and well in California with Jaron Brandon 30:28

11M ago30:28

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Not everyone’s political hero is a talk show host. But it is for Toulumne County Supervisor Jaron Brandon. His hero is Jon Stewart. Come to think of it, Stewart is an advocate for much better government. Brandon serves in what was the gold fields of California. The days of the old 49ers are alive and well and folks still pan for gold and find it. J…

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Getting the guns with Chicago’s Toni Preckwinkle 20:16

12M ago20:16

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Chicago politics is historically a rough game. Listen to a Conversation with Toni Preckwinkle the president of the Cook County board of commissioners. She is a legend and she’s a groundbreaker. She continues to champion issues she has always worked on. She talks about all that during our conversation. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: …

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Wine and fire preparedness with James Gore in Sonoma County 29:15

12M ago29:15

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When you talk about Sonoma County wine is the first thing that comes to my mind. So listen to my conversation with County Supervisor James Gore. But we don’t just talk wine, although we do spend some time on the subject, but we also talk about preparedness and check in on a housing for the homeless project we covered on a previous episode of The Go…

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Joe Manchin of WV outlines the issues 47:32

12M ago47:32

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Senator Joe Manchin is one of the leaders of the United States Senate and he talks to us about issues important to both his home state of West Virginia and the nation. Converting away from fossil fuels efficiently is an issue he is working on, and he calls his ATV his second car. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association o…

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Washington DC a state? It could happen, just listen 52:21

1y ago52:21

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The U.S. hasn’t admitted a new state since Hawaii in 1959. Could Washington DC become the 51st state? It could. The people of Washington have voted for statehood. Congress must decide and there are more senators leaning that way. But it’s still a longshot. Listen as proponents of statehood for Washington explain how there should be the 51st star on…

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Crisis management in Buffalo with Mark Poloncarz 41:02

1y ago41:02

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Meet the county executive that has had the toughest year of maybe anyone in government. The people of Buffalo, NY lived through a tragic racist shooting. Then they were hit with a once in a generation snowstorm. Mark Poloncarz talks about how to manage two of the worst tragedies in the US. And being Buffalo, we talked wings. GoodGovernmentShow.com …

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The IRS wants to help, really just listen 48:34

1y ago48:34

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The Internal Revenue Service may be the least liked agency in the federal government. But in a conversation with Kristen Deazeley, a Management and Program Analyst for the IRS, we learn that the IRS actually does a lot of work to make sure they provide good government for taxpayers. Listen as she explains the many ways the IRS provides help and sup…

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Pizza and politics with former NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio 46:12

1y ago46:12

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Being the mayor of New York City is one of the hardest jobs in politics and government. Former NYC Mayor Bill DeBlasio served two terms after a long career in city government and politics. Listen to a lively conversation about government and pizza. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco Executiv…

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A Conversation with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach 33:14

1+ y ago33:14

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Host, David Martin sat down with Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ou…

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A Conversation with Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall 25:56

1+ y ago25:56

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Host, David Martin sat down with Fulton County Commissioner Natalie Hall at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco E…

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A Conversation with Pierce County Council Member Derek Young 27:11

1+ y ago27:11

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Host, David Martin sat down with Pierce County Council Member Derek Young at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: National Association of Counties (NACo) Ourco …

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A Conversation with Hawai'i County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz 20:12

1+ y ago20:12

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Host, David Martin sat down with Hawai'i County Council Member Ashley Kierkiewicz at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsor: National Association of Counties (NACo)…

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S2E10 - A Recycling Model from Pennsylvania 26:33

1+ y ago26:33

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Meet a county star who has created a recycling program in Fayette County, Pennsylvania that works! GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Transcriptions:…

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S2E9 - A Fresh Start for Foster Care 36:55

1+ y ago36:55

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Coming out of foster care has enormous challenges. For those in Santa Clara County, Ca., a hard life got a little easier. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason S…

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S2E8 - Food Security in New Jersey 36:11

1+ y ago36:11

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You wouldn’t think an upscale area outside of New York City as a place where people go hungry. But they do, but Bergen County has created a task force to ease hunger in the county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin…

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A Conversation with NACo CEO Matthew D. Chase 22:20

1+ y ago22:20

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Host, David Martin sat down with NACo CEO Matthew D. Chase at the annual National Association of Counties conference as part of a series of conversations with those in and around county government. Our own Good Government Show questionnaire. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsor: National Association of Counties (NACo) Executive Producers: J…

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S2E7 - Pre-K in the Mountains 33:56

1+ y ago33:56

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Summit County, Colorado is one of the premier vacation spots, but for the folks that live and work there, it can be expensive. Hear how the county has stepped in to help with Pre-K and allowed many folks to keep living there. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David …

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S2E6 - eBikes in Pueblo County 27:37

1+ y ago27:37

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Pueblo County, Colorado created a pilot program and gave away eBikes to essential workers. Hear how a simple thing like a new bike is changing the lives of riders. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic …

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S2E5 - Take a Shower at the Library 31:33

1+ y ago31:33

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Libraries are more than book lenders. Hear how modern libraries are expanding way beyond books and magazines. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris Queen Editor: Jason Stershic Tran…

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S2E4 - Taking Care of Those Who Care 32:04

1+ y ago32:04

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They are the first to rush in but the last to get help. Their normal day is usually someone's worst day. First responders undergo stress and trauma most people can't begin to understand. In Cumberland County, PA a new program is supporting these folks with dealing with the stress most first responders typically just try to bury. GoodGovernmentShow.…

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S2E3 - Teaching Tech to Seniors 29:13

2y ago29:13

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Teaching technology to senior citizens, especially your parents can be tough, but Montgomery County, Maryland has found a way to make it work. GoodGovernmentShow.com Executive Producers: Jim Ludlow, David Martin, David Snyder Hosts/Reporters: Carol D'Auria and David Martin Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic Media Manager: Chris …

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