I Voted And Then Realized How Little I Really Knew Article
By Jim Ludlow, executive producer of the Good Government Show Podcast and founder of the Good Government Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to fostering ethical leadership and civic engagement. He lives in Fogelsville, PA. I voted on Nov. 4, 2025. Like many Americans, I walked into my polling place with good intentions. I believed I was […]
Putting Veterans to Work in Pensacola, FL Show Notes
They wore the nation’s uniform, many where highly trained in specialized fields. They worked hard, did hard jobs and did jobs many people would never do. Some of them went above and beyond the call of duty, yes, some were hero’s. DC Reeves is the mayor of Pensacola, FL and a strong advocate for putting […]
From Crisis to Compassion: Commissioner Leinbach Charts a Smarter Path for At-Risk Youth Article
Berks County Commissioner Christian Leinbach once again took center stage on The Good Government Show, highlighting a bold and compassionate new initiative—a youth shelter that aims to rehabilitate, not just restrain, troubled teens. Speaking with host David Martin, Leinbach shared the urgent impetus behind the project: “These kids already have a problem—and we were putting […]
Giving Kids A Helping Hand in PA Show Notes
Friend of the Good Government Show Christian Leinbach joins us again to talk about Berks County, PA and his city of Reading. Top on his list of good government projects is trains, he is working on restoring rail service from his city to Philadelphia and points beyond. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: […]
“Every neighborhood matters. Not just the shiny ones.” Mayor Quentin Hart on Waterloo, IA Article
Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart was recently featured on The Good Government Show, a national podcast highlighting innovative public leaders, where he shared how his administration has transformed Waterloo into a model of responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking government.
Remaking Waterloo Iowa Show Notes
Quentin Hart is the mayor of Waterloo, Iowa and has made significant changes. Including a new bridge, which made a real difference. He was recently inducted into the Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame. Things are happening in Waterloo, just listen. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have […]
How Toni Preckwinkle Is Canceling Debt, Fighting Guns, and Redefining What Government Can Do Article
Chicago’s top county official, Toni Preckwinkle, is showing the nation what bold, people-first governance looks like. In her recent appearance on The Good Government Show, the long-serving President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners talked about her latest wins and unwavering drive to make local government not only work—but work for the most vulnerable. […]
Talking with a Chicago Legend Show Notes
For 15 years Toni Preckwinkle has been Cook County’s Commission President. An impressive run and she has done impressive work. Currently, Chicago is on the front line of a power struggle between the federal governments deploying ICE agents and National Guard troops in American Cities. As of this show’s release, a federal just has blocked […]
More Trees = Better Environment Show Notes
Step out around your community and look up, see those trees? Trees make a difference. As Benita Hussian of American Forests will tell you, trees improve neighborhoods, health and well they just make life better. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow […]
“The Roots of Justice: How Trees Are Transforming Cities and Saving Lives” Article
“Communities of color have 38% less tree cover,” said Benita Hussain. “That’s a legacy of redlining and disinvestment. And it’s our job to fix it.”