A Trip Back to Coal Country (S5E06) Show Notes
A lavender farm is now growing on the site of a former coal mine. Come hear how Appalachian Botanical is transforming lives and a former coal site in Boone County, WV. And we visit with our friend Gayle Manchin of the Appalachian Regional Commission. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties […]
Good Government Show’s 100th Episode (S5E05) Show Notes
The Good Government Show turns 100, episodes that is. We have talked to a lot of people in government from local county commissioners to US Senators, listen as producer Jason Stershic interviews host Dave Martin on what he learned over 100 shows. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) […]
Let’s rename Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station Article
The train station’s name wasn’t just poorly chosen — it was a missed opportunity, writes Jim Ludlow, Executive Producer of The Good Government Show Podcast, who offers his own suggestion in time for the America 250th celebrations.
Good Government in the Cemetery (S5E04) Show Notes
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) Show Notes
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 Article
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) Show Notes
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) Show Notes
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.
Voices of Leadership: Perspectives on Good Government Article, Voices of Leadership
Kennedy believed in the importance of effective government action and the need for government to be responsive to the needs of the people. He famously stated, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country,” emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and public service.
Lincoln’s Birthday Is Here—But Are We Still Listening? Article
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?