Best Justin Mohr Podcasts (2024)

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Best Of: Career Stories and Advice 53:41

7h ago53:41

53:41

Dustin and Greg are out of town making people laugh, and whenever that happens, this producer gets to work hard putting together a compilation episode of some of our favorite moments on Good Things Are Happening. This one covers career journeys, career advice, stories of serendipity and my favorite, the best heckle ever. Enjoy! - Cecilie Listen to …

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Leveraging Federal Money, with Kevin Bain 44:33

7h ago44:33

44:33

How has Detroit turned around their finances to receive a major credit upgrade? What challenges still linger, especially when it comes to using federal money and tax credits effectively to invest in the community? Learn the answers to these questions and more in our second installment of interviews from the 2024 GFOA conference, where we spoke with…

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Dustin's Family Mystery Part 1 30:12

7d ago30:12

30:12

Whoa! We didn't see this coming! Dustin uncovers some mysterious information about his father and missing extended family. It's the script for a telenovella in the making. Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and have some laughs with the guys on Good Things Are Happening. Visit us on the web at https://www.goodthingspod.com/ Patreon: ht…

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Investing in the Prairie State, with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs 53:34

5d ago53:34

53:34

Our state treasurer series continues with Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. We discuss responsible financial stewardship; the state of ESG; Illinois' investment strategies; and hear about some unique and fascinating unclaimed property stories! In Ripped from the Headlines, we discuss the effects of out-migration on Illinois' economy and the chal…

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Jay Mohr 1:03:37

12d ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Jay Mohr is extremely passionate about the craft of comedy and with that, his primary purpose has always been to make audiences laugh. He's performed for 30+ years in front of sold-out crowds all around the world. Jay's comedy style is bold, hilarious, and fiercely on-point. More than just a comedian, he's also an accomplished actor, with a range o…

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The Moving Parts of California's Budget, with Jennifer Johnston 52:21

14d ago52:21

52:21

Housing affordability, the boom-and-bust cycle of the tech industry, and fiscal policymaking at the ballot box. How does a credit analyst view California's unique state and local public finance? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer Johnston, Senior Vice President and Director of Municipal Bond Research at Franklin Templeton to hear her perspective.…

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Rethinking Financial Reporting? 39:18

21d ago39:18

39:18

In our season 3 premiere, we caught up with speakers from the panel on "Rethinking Financial Reporting" at the 2024 GFOA Conference in Orlando. We dive into themes from the panel like technology in finance, the future of financial reporting, and careers in government finance with our guests, David Guo, Regents Distinguished Professor of Public Fina…

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Adam Ferrara 59:10

28d ago59:10

59:10

Adam Ferrara is an Actor, Comedian who Entertainment Weekly dubbed “Hilarious,” and co-hosted the critically acclaimed BBC sensation, Top Gear US, for six seasons. He starred in the AOL series “In the Drivers Seat with Adam Ferrara,” sponsored by Jaguar and Range Rover and was an online host for “The Barrett Jackson Collector Car Auction.” Growing …

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Justin Foster 50:35

1M ago50:35

50:35

Justin Foster is a native Texas comedian now living in Los Angeles. Justin quickly charms the audience and dives into personal stories of sobriety, his depressed dog, and drug dealer Dad. Strange, hilarious, and often unpredictable, Justin travels the country performing at theaters in Seattle, bar basements in North Dakota, and every place in betwe…

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Newton Mayenge 1:01:46

1M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Award Winning HBO Actor Newton Mayenge is best known for his role as NBA Legend Jim Chones on the HBO series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. The youngest of four children; Mayenge's parents are of African descent from the Democratic Republic of Congo (Formerly Zaire). With a passion for basketball, he played all through his younger ye…

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George K. Burns 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

George K. Burns is a comedian, writer, and actor, who has appeared on E! Entertainment, FuboTV and TV One sitcom “Born Again Virgin”. He recently co-created, co-wrote, and executive-produced a scripted comedy series for Audible titled Yes We Cannabis. Born and raised in Tallahassee, FL, George once had dreams of playing professional basketball in t…

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Jim Hecht 1:09:41

2M ago1:09:41

1:09:41

Jim Hecht is a writer and producer, known for Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (2022), Robots (2005) and the Ice Age movies. His current project is The Big Cigar, a teleplay that follows The Black Panther Party's founder Huey P. Newton's life. He escaped to Cuba to avoid prosecution for murder with the help of Bert Schneider, the Hollyw…

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Mother's Day Minisode 9:11

2M ago9:11

9:11

A minisode for Mother's Day. Dustin and Greg are hanging out on the couch talking about things that people don't know about them, their childhoods, and their mothers. Listen to the conversation, get some good news, and have some laughs with the guys on Good Things Are Happening. Visit us on the web at https://www.goodthingspod.com/ Patreon: https:/…

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U.S. National Debt, it's worse than you think 27:04

2M ago27:04

27:04

We hear about the national debt of 34 Trillion and this number and that but it's hard to really think about what those numbers mean. I break it all down in this podcast to a guy making 100k a year and put all those numbers in perspective. That guy making 100k a year would be $722k in debt and spending 127k in 2024 alone. It only gets worse and more…

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Mark Brazill 1:13:44

2M ago1:13:44

1:13:44

Greg and Dustin welcome fellow comedian Mark Brazill to the show. Mark is most well known as being the co-creator of the FOX situation comedy "That '70s Show". As well as That 70's Show, he has been credited for That 80's Show and That 90's Show. He also wrote for and produced 3rd Rock from the Sun, wrote for In Living Color, and co-created and wro…

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Financial Leadership in the Golden State, with California Treasurer Fiona Ma 45:16

2M ago45:16

45:16

We wrap up Season 2 with California Treasurer Fiona Ma. We cover California’s deficit; the challenge and opportunity of ESG investing; why housing affordability is California's number one policy challenge; how she advocates for Calfornia's agriculture; why she's a card carrying SAG member; and how Kristi Yamaguchi helped her save San Francisco's Co…

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Season 2 Retrospective 43:52

3M ago43:52

43:52

As we wrap up season 2, we look back at some of the themes that dominated the season. These key themes include state revenue challenges, the emergence of AI in public finance, cybersecurity, the impact of e-sports on public finance, the economies of "industry" cities, and how municipalities are thinking about building back better.…

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Willie Macc 1:01:18

3M ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Willie Macc, a breakout from the hit BET show 'College Hill: Virgin Island,' has transitioned seamlessly from reality TV stardom to an accomplished Hollywood actor and comedian. With over 100 million views on his stand-up and comedy videos across various social media platforms, Willie's humor resonates globally. He's graced screens in over 50 natio…

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Tim Duffy 1:05:28

3M ago1:05:28

1:05:28

Tim Duffy is a Meditation Expert and is in the studio with Greg and Dustin this week teaching al of us how to decrease stress, anxiety & insomnia while increasing focus, creativity & confidence. Tim Duffy is a Peak Performance and Productivity Specialist who combines 15 years of teaching meditation with 20 years in the C-Suite to help executives, e…

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Paying for the Polls, with Zach Mohr 40:46

3M ago40:46

40:46

We talk to Zach Mohr, Professor at the University of Kansas, about all things elections (not campaign!) finance. He unpacks the many types election administration costs; why states are banning private investment in elections administration; how elections administration competes with other core state/local services; and why, given all these challeng…

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Zoe Friedman 1:02:22

3M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Zoe Friedman shines in the studio with Greg and Dustin this week, talking about her parents and her passion for comedy and helping comics with her organization, Comedy Gives Back. Comedy Gives Back is the safety net for the comedy community by providing financial crisis relief, mental health and chemical dependency treatment sponsorship, and contin…

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Leading for Local Resilience, with Genesis Gavino 44:38

3M ago44:38

44:38

We welcome Genesis Gavino, Chief of Staff and Resilience Officer for the City of Dallas, TX. She explains why resilience is an environmental, financial, and equity issue; the challenges of climate adaptation for a "Blue City in a Red State"; why Dallas has prioritized climate adaptation; how the city measures progress and holds itself accountable f…

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Gadiel Del Orbe 1:00:08

3M ago1:00:08

1:00:08

Gadiel Del Orbe is kicking back with Greg and Dustin this week, talking about his roots and teaching Dustin how to say his name correctly. Gadiel Del Orbe, the "Comedic Conquistador," hails from the vibrant Dominican Republic and lights up New York City's comedy scene with his infectious humor. Blending tales of his Dominican roots with the hustle …

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Changes, Constants, and Cycles in California Budgeting, with Gabe Petek 44:09

4M ago44:09

44:09

We converse on California's state budget with Gabe Petek, Legislative Analyst for the State of California. He explains California's dueling state budget deficit figures; why the current revenue shortfall is different than the 2008 recession; how much of California's budget woes are "structural" vs. "cyclical"; how he and Governor Newsom propose to …

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Matt Pinfield 1:04:11

4M ago1:04:11

1:04:11

Matt Pinfield visits the studio to gab with Dustin and Greg about his life stories, the gift of sobriety, and of course, music. Matt Pinfield is a well-respected TV and radio host and music historian – and celebrates 36 years in professional radio and 28 years on television. He was the host of numerous MTV programs including the influential alterna…

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Nancy Linehan Charles 56:07

4M ago56:07

56:07

Nancy Linehan Charles sits down with Greg and Dustin to talk about crying, dying, smoking, and yelling. She also gives all of us great life advice. Nancy Linehan Charles has been a professional actor for more than 40 years. She has appeared in plays from off-Broadway to regional to summer stock. Her favorite roles on the stage include the lead in T…

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Frankie Quiñones 59:03

4M ago59:03

59:03

This week, Greg and Dustin welcome the very funny, extraordinarily creative Frankie Quiñones. Frankie is a comedian, actor, and creator of the viral CHOLOFIT exercise routines. He stars as Luis in HULU’s critically claimed THIS FOOL, for which he was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a New Scripted Series by the Film Independent Spirit Awards.…

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The Cost of Administrative Burden, with Don Moynihan 44:45

4M ago44:45

44:45

Professor Don Moynihan from Georgetown University's McCourt School of Public Policy shares his views on "administrative burden." He tells us how he defines administrative burden and why it's important for state and local public money, the opportunities and trade offs involved in reducing administrative burden, and what the pandemic taught us about …

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The Advent of AI in Auditing, with Casey Kopcho 44:14

4M ago44:14

44:14

We talk to Casey Kopcho, principal auditor in the Oregon Secretary of State's office. He shares his thoughts on the risks, opportunities and outlook for artificial intelligence in state government, with emphasis on AI and election integrity, how we might regulate AI; and why Furbees are the original AI, among many other topics. In Ripped from the H…

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Banking on Bond Banks, with Michael Gaughan 44:21

5M ago44:21

44:21

We talk to Michael Gaughan, Executive Director of Vermont Bond Bank (and rumored long-time Public Money Pod fan). He tells us why bond banks are well-equipped to meet the unique capital markets challenges of small and rural communities, how the Bank is focused on climate adaptation investments, and how they are leveraging federal dollars from the I…

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Public Money and Opportunity Zones, with Matt Wachter and Drew Whiting 46:25

5M ago46:25

46:25

We visit with Matt Wachter and Drew Whiting, co-founder and current Executive Director, respectively, of the Erie (PA) Downtown Development Corporation. They share Erie's experience with Opportunity Zones (OZs), including a remarkably fast launch; building community around OZs; the challenge of sustaining progress; what OZs mean for local public fi…

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Accounting for Public Assets, with Dag Detter 37:39

6M ago37:39

37:39

We talk to Dag Detter, author of The Public Wealth of Cities and advisor to governments around the world. We consider how state/local governments account for long-term assets, why he thinks current accounting rules are not up to the task, and his vision to fix it. He also lays out his argument for public wealth funds in the United States. In Ripped…

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Financial Leadership from the GFOA, with Laura Allen 34:16

6M ago34:16

34:16

We welcome Laura Allen, budget analyst with the Maryland Department of Budget and Management AND current President of the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA). We discuss GFOA's priorities for the year, with special emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in public finance; GFOA's research agenda; and why public money is a great care…

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Optimizing Innovation, with Kansas Treasurer Steven Johnson 42:30

6M ago42:30

42:30

We continue our state treasurer series with Kansas Treasurer Steven Johnson. We discuss his office's role in distributing federal funding; his take on the Kansas "Income Tax Experiment"; the state’s philosophy on ESG investing, why Modern Portfolio Theory is alive and well in the Sunflower State; and adventures in unclaimed property. In Ripped from…

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Baby Bonds and Banking for Bud, with Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti 44:21

6M ago44:21

44:21

We continue our state treasurer series with Washington State Treasurer Mike Pellicciotti. We discuss how his office has led the legislative effort on savings at birth (Baby Bonds) and for retirement (auto IRAs), and why savings is a rural economic development tool; his advocacy for the federal SAFE Banking Act for financial services for recreationa…

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Causes, Costs and Creative Solutions to Homelessness, with Dawn Lang and Riann Balch 42:21

6M ago42:21

42:21

We talk to Dawn Lang (CFO) and Riann Balch (Community Resources Manager) from the City of Chandler, AZ. They walk us through the causes and consequences of their city's rise in homelessness, the success of their Community Navigators program, how homelessness touches both the revenue and the spending side of the Activity Statement, and how they're p…

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Public Money in the Bayou State, with Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder 38:41

6M ago38:41

38:41

We talk to Louisiana Treasurer John Schroder about Louisiana's finances. He shares his views on ESG investing, how pension investing can drive economic development, and why integrity is everything in public finance. In Ripped from the Headlines, we continue the discussion about Louisiana with a story about how changes in property insurance coverage…

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Visions of a Public Finance Futurist, with Megan Kilgore 43:59

7M ago43:59

43:59

We visit with Megan Kilgore, City Auditor for the City of Columbus, Ohio. She explains the challenges and opportunities of an income tax-driven municipality; the keys to timely financial reporting; transparency and timeliness in the wake of the Financial Data Transparency Act (FDTA); and the future of municipal finance, among many other topics. In …

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Financial Leadership in the Silver State, with Abbe Yacoben 39:06

7M ago39:06

39:06

We visit with Washoe County, Nevada CFO Abbe Yacoben. She describes the County's unique financial challenges and opportunities; its efforts to address housing affordability; why it's investing in election infrastructure; and how to build a career in financial leadership, among many other topics.. In Ripped from the Headlines, we talk about some ana…

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"Two Questions Deep" on AI and Public Money, with Morgan Wright 41:51

8M ago41:51

41:51

We talk to Morgan Wright, a renowned expert on government tech, AI, and cybersecurity. He shares his view on tech talent in the public sector, how cities and states should think about tech infrastructure investment, and where he thinks AI can help or hurt governments. In Ripped from the Headlines, we talk about a story giving more details about a g…

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Observations on OPEB Obligations, with Travis Ahern 43:40

8M ago43:40

43:40

We visit with Travis Ahern, Town Administrator of Holliston, Massachusetts. He explains the challenges and opportunities of other post-employment benefit (OPEB) liabilities, Holliston's approach to funding OPEB, how OPEB and pensions are both alike and unlike, and why "soft liabilities" matter to credit ratings, among many other topics. In Ripped f…

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Financial Leadership for Sustainability, with Pamela Frederick 42:20

8M ago42:20

42:20

We talk to Pamela Frederick, CFO of the Battery Park City Authority in New York City. She describes Battery Park City's unique sustainability challenges, the opportunities for investing in the infrastructure of sustainability, the broad skillset required of today's state/local CFO, and some thoughts on further research in the climate and resiliency…

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SPECIAL EPISODE - 2023 Election Recap with Alan Greenblatt 28:31

8M ago28:31

28:31

We have a family meeting with Alan Greenblatt, reporter from Governing, to recap what the 2023 election results mean for state and local public money. We talk about tax cuts in Texas and Colorado, why voters are more likely to pass sin taxes, and what this election tells us about 2024 and the potential public money landscape.…

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Non-Profit Hospitals' Financial Health, with Bobby Bruning 33:30

9M ago33:30

33:30

We talk to Bobby Bruning from Kaufman Hall about the financial health of non-profit healthcare. He talks about the financial challenges facing some non-profits; why non-profit hospitals are not a "credit stressed" sector; the many ways that non-profit hospitals provide community benefits; and the sector's unique exposure to the 2024 election. In th…

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Big and SMAll Opportunities in Municipal Bonds, with James Pruskowski 38:57

9M ago38:57

38:57

We visit with James Pruskowski, Chief Investment Officer at 16Rock Asset Management. He explains the remarkable growth in municipal SMAs (Separately Managed Accounts), what advice he has for issuers of municipal bonds to take advantage of the increase in SMA investment, and his view on the trends in the municipal bond market going forward. In Rippe…

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Candy Crush, Call of Duty and Capital Budgets, with Joost Van Dreunen 39:46

9M ago39:46

39:46

We cover the state of play in interactive entertainment (i.e. video games) with Professor Joost van Dreunen from NYU's Stern School of Business. He tells us how video gaming is different from entertainment and music; what video gaming means for state/local fiscal policy and economic development; how we might regulate the industry; and why we need m…

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Spock, Mr. Miyagi and Government Performance, with Michael Jacobson 42:32

9M ago42:32

42:32

We talk to Michael Jacobson, Deputy Director of Performance Strategy in the King County (WA) Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget. He shares insights about all things performance management; why performance management belongs in the budget office; how to make accountability less daunting; and what Spock and the Karate Kid have to do with per…

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Financial Leadership, Public School Style - with Tamara Mitchell 42:10

10M ago42:10

42:10

We talk school finance with Tamara Mitchell, Assistant Superintendent for Business & Financial Services for the Joliet, IL School District 86. She talks where public money for schools comes from and where it goes; the good and the bad of being state funded versus property tax funded; how Joliet School District 86 won 70% approval for a referendum o…

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EMERGENCY EPISODE - Surviving the Shutdown - with Emily Brock 26:09

10M ago26:09

26:09

On this "emergency family meeting" episode we talk federal government shutdown with the Government Finance Officers Association's federal government guru Emily Brock. She shares what we've learned from past shutdowns, how the forthcoming shutdown will affect state and local finances, and how state and local finance officials can respond, among many…

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Antiquated to AI in Muni Finance, with Matthew Gerstenfeld 42:02

10M ago42:02

42:02

We talk to Matthew Gerstenfeld, CEO and Founder of Munichain. He talks about the evolution of the municipal market, why the muni market is slow to adopt new technology, and what AI could offer to the market in the future, among many other topics. In Ripped from the Headlines, we talk about an article from CityLab titled "What it Looks like when AI …

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