Good Government Show

Advancing democracy and advocating for good government, that's the mission of Democracy Forward, a legal non-profit organization. On this episode we talk with Rob Shriver who heads up their Civil Service Strong program and the Good Government Initiative. Now that sounds like a good government guest right?
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The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Jay Lerner spent 31-years working in the federal government. His last 12 years were serving as in Inspector General for two government departments. Listen to how he viewed his mission and his career in public service.
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Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
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The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow
Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Jerry Dyer is the mayor of Fresno. He was elected after 40 years in the city's police department. Listen to what he has to say about ICE agents infiltrating cities.
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Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
How to Really Run a City
Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow
Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Taxes, ugh, but the tax lady in Fulton County, IN is making it easier. County Assessor Kasey Lee takes her office on the road and meets people where they are. It's really good government.
GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:
The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow
Ourco
Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
How to Really Run a City
Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic

Imagine getting a call from the President to tell you he wants you to be the head of the IRS. That happened to Danny Werfel. Listen to how he explains the mission of the IRS.
GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors:
The Royal Cousins: How Three Cousins Could Have Stopped A World War by Jim Ludlow
Ourco
Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
How to Really Run a City
Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities (Apple Podcasts | Spotify)
The Good Government Show is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.
Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic