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Good Government in the Cemetery (S5E04)
Casey Cep is one of seven writers of a new book called “Who Is Government.” She writes about the Acting Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs. As you will here, this is a guy that shows up for work, does an incredible job and does it not for the glory or the money, but because public […]
Keeping the Country Clean (S5E03)
The EPA has essentially one mission, to keep the air, ground and water clean and make sure it stays that way. Adam Ortiz was a regional EPA director and says his former agency does a lot of work to make sure the environment stays clean.
Ben Franklin’s ‘mind your business’ still relevant
In 1776, as America teetered on the brink of independence, a curious motto appeared on Continental currency: “Mind Your Business.” Printed by Hall & Sellers in Philadelphia, this phrase is widely attributed to Benjamin Franklin.
What’s the Weather? NOAA knows (S5E02)
What’s the weather tomorrow? Craig McLean, the former chief scientist at NOAA answers that question. And he explained all the work NOAA does to make sure we have a clean environment and a pretty accurate weather forecast. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) – Daily News for Democracy […]
Along the Rocky Coast of Maine, changes are happening (S5E01)
Congresswoman Chellie Pingree is a leading climate change activist in the House of Representatives. With over 3,000 miles of waterfront, Maine must protect its coastline, hear how this congresswoman is protecting the environment and lobsters for all of us.
Lincoln’s Birthday Is Here—But Are We Still Listening?
On February 12, America will mark Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday. But beyond a few ceremonial tributes, how much attention will we really give to one of our greatest leaders in 2025?
President Lincoln is the G.O.A.T. But He’d Never Get Elected today.
America’s elected officials love to invoke Abraham Lincoln. They quote his speeches, compare themselves to his character and claim to carry forward his vision of unity. But here’s the hard truth: If Lincoln ran for office today, I believe he’d never make it out of the primaries.
Lincoln’s Presidency Offers Lesson Still Relevant Today
As America inaugurates a new president in 2025, America stands at a crossroads, burdened by political polarization, economic uncertainty and deep societal divides. Yet history offers a useful morale and ethical guide for us: Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the gravest trial in our nation’s history, a Civil War that tested the limits […]
Want A Job? Move to Ohio (S4E28)
They are hiring in Ohio. That’s what Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann says. In her county they make Airstream trailers, though she is not a camper, she says Airstream and other manufacturers are hiring. Listen to how a new mom got elected to her first office and is now a 13 year county commissioner.
West Virginia, Tourism Capital (S4E27)
West Virginia, Tourism Capital? Not yet, but they are working on it. Hear how one county in West Virginia is bringing tourists to their county and adding jobs. And it’s WV, my new vacation destination.