Santa Monica’s Fiercest Advocate: Former Mayor Phil Brock Talks Homelessness, Hope, and Civic Pride on The Good Government Show
When you think of Santa Monica, you probably imagine surfboards, sunshine, and the iconic pier stretching into the Pacific. But in a revealing and often candid conversation on The Good Government Show, former Mayor Phil Brock reminded us that paradise comes with real-world problems—and real leaders rise to meet them.
Santa Monica, Fortunate People in a Fortunate Land (S5E16)
When you think of what a city on the Pacific Ocean in Southern California looks like, chances are you are thinking of Santa Monica. Meet former Mayor Phil Brock, who served in city government and continues to be his city’s booster. Listen to what’s going on in this beachfront city where the city motto is […]
Forecasting for the Public Good: Dr. Louis Uccellini Spotlights the National Weather Service on The Good Government Show
“Public service isn’t measured by the bottom line,” he said. “It’s measured by how well we serve society with the resources entrusted to us.”
Cultural shift from earning respect to demanding it
I was raised in an America where respect wasn’t a right, it was earned. Like most baby boomers, I grew up under the loving but often-severe influence of elders who endured the Great Depression, fought in wars and continuously sacrificed for family and community. Their code was clear and consistent: respect was something you earned through hard work, humility, faith and character. You didn’t demand it, you proved yourself worthy every day.
Predicting the Weather, It’s the science and the People (S5E15)
The National Weather service provides all of us with the most accurate weather forecast available. When you turn on local news, there are making their predictions largely on what they learned by looking at data from the National Weather Service. Listen as Dr Louis Uccellini former director of the Weather Service explains their mission. National […]
A Tale of Two Cities, Well One City (S5E14)
Two cities, both called Kansas City, but there are differences, in some cases big differences, but they are all part of the same metro area. Listen to Kansas City Kansas Mayor Tyrone Garner talk about running his city. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: 2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition in Philadelphia Polimorphic Ourco Good News […]
America’s Mayors Speak Up (S5E13)
Andy Ginther is the president of the Conference of Mayors where he says housing solutions is his number one issue. But he is also mayor of one of the nation’s fastest growing cities. Listen to how he manages two jobs.
Parking, Iron Pigs, and Smart Growth in Allentown, PA (S5E12)
The mayor got a parking ticket, proves no one is above the law in Allentown PA. Listen as Mayor of Allentown, Pa talks parking and baseball and how he’s managing smart growth in a city that’s rapidly expanding. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: 2025 NACo Annual Conference & Exposition in Philadelphia Polimorphic Ourco Good News […]
Learning on the Job in Louisiana (S5E11)
Making a good solution better, that is how Mary Kay Eason looks at fixing problems in government as a police juror in Louisiana. Listen to how she is getting started in her new position. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) – Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | […]
Citizens Rule in one Florida County (S5E10)
It’s called the Citizen’s Academy, and it’s become a school for county commissioners in Alachua County. Listen as Commissioner Mary Alford tells us how that program got her to run for office. Now in office, she is among other projects, creating homes and solving housing challenges in her progressive county. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: […]