Tractors, Technology, and a Red Draw in Texas with Wichita County Commissioner Barry Mahler (S4E16)
Nothing like sitting on a new tractor when you’re out tending to the cotton crop in North Texas. Wichita County Commissioner Barry Mahler has choices because he has also has a large collection of antique tractors that can still do the job. Listen to his thoughts on good government in rural Texas.
Keep Austin Weird, with Clean Air and Water with Commissioner Brigid Shea (S4E15)
Keep Austin Weird, Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea is doing that. Mostly, she is making sure the air and water are clean and making sure no one is letting up in the battle against climate Change.
Barbecue, Solar Power, & Immigration in Texas with Louie Minor (S4E14)
Louie Minor is a Bell County Texas Commissioner. An Army veteran, he has concerns about some of the immigration policies that really could effect his family. We talk barbecue and solar power. And Louie’s a fellow podcaster.
Getting Involved in LA County with Holly Mitchell (S4E13)
Los Angeles County Supervisor Holly Mitchell didn’t like the way government was spending money. So she got involved. She ran for office and is now a county supervisor for a large section of Los Angeles. She’s there to get the work done and make a difference. Just listen.
75 Episodes of Good Government (S4E12)
Celebrating our 75th Episode – we turn the tables on host Dave Martin when executive producer David Snyder asks him the questions.
Voting for Fair Elections in New Mexico with Katharine Clark (S4E11)
Voting integrity is a topic on everyone’s mind. Listen to Santa Fe County New Mexico Katharine Clark, talk about how she runs open and safe elections in her county. If you think elections are fixed, just listen. If you want to know that elections are fair, just listen.
Life on the Mississippi in Iowa with Mayor of Dubuque Brad Cavanagh (S4E10)
The coolest gig I’ll ever have, that’s how Dubuque Iowa Mayor Brad Cavanagh explains his job. He says as mayor he is plugged into government at all levels, but also still lives a regular life in the town where he grew up. He talks about partnerships and how Robert F Kennedy made him think about how government can work. Listen as he explains how he gets things done in this city on the Mississippi.
No Mistake, Cleveland is Where it’s At with Mayor Justin Bibb (S4E09)
Really, at least that’s what Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb says. Once the city was mocked as “The Mistake by the Lake.” Years ago, their Lake Erie caught fire. No more and the Mayor says Cleveland will be an example for the nation. Just listen, the second youngest Mayor in Cleveland’s history has a story to tell.
US Dept of Agriculture isn’t just about farms with Cindy Axne (S4E08)
Meet Cindy Axne, she’s the Senior Advisor for Rural Delivery, Engagement and Prosperity for the US Department of Agriculture. And on this show we hear about a wide range of areas were the USDA is helping Americans every day with good government programs across the county on and off the farm.
Raising Hell in Chicago with Tara Stamps (S4E07)
Tara Stamps is a force, you will notice that about a minute into the conversation. She’s Chicago born and raised and she has invested her whole life into making Cook County better. First as a teacher, helping other teachers, like the current mayor. And now as a Cook County commissioner. Just listen to her.