68 episodes
Good Government Show Valley Park Productions
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We’re from the government; we’re here to help you!
It’s true, ask the millions of people across the country who have been touched by government services that gave them a ride to the supermarket, or got them a library book, or built them a house, or gave them a new suit for a job interview.
Because all of those services are provided by your government every day in every state, county, and town, it’s all because Good Government provides good services and creates good projects for Americans.
There is a lot of distrust in the government; many people think the government wants to tax you, make it hard to start a business or throw up too many rules. But in reality, the government works hard every day to ensure we have clean water, fresh air, open roads, modern hospitals, good schools, and are safe.
But the government also gets involved in the details. And these are the good stories we are going to tell on The Good Government Show.
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Apples, Wine and Winston Churchill with Yakima County Commissioner Amanda McKinney
Yakima Washington County Commissioner Amanda McKinney is a force, she is and she talks and more important she listens. And, being from Washington, she knows her apples and wine, so listen to how you can get the best from Washington in your pie.
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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic
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From the Hills, Good Government in Tuolumne County with Jaron Brandon
Jaron Brandon is Tuolumne County (CA) Supervisor. Housing is an issue that got him involved in politics back in his home county. He has continued to work to create affordable housing and sees housing as an issue that effects almost every other aspect of life. Listen to how he is hoping to improve conditions.
Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Hosts: Jaron Brandon, David Martin
Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jaron Brandon, Jason Stershic
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The Mothman Lives in West Virginia, check the red eyes...
Something Weird in Mason County, WV
Stop into Mason County and see the Mothman, ok maybe not the real Mothman, but his eight-foot high statue. It’s in downtown Point Pleasant, WV and it’s a local legend and it’s weird, as County Commissioner Rick Handley explains. Ok it’s not Rosewell UFO crash site, weird, but it’s part of the local color of Mason County, West Virginia.
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National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco
Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic
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The Good Commissioner of West Virginia
Meet Fred Davis of Tucker County, West Virginia. His campaign strategy involved lottery tickets and beer. He’s a real character on government and he’s a real as they come. So what makes him good, he listens… just listen.
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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic
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Taxes are FUN, Just ask the IRS (A Conversation with IRS Program Analyst Kristen Deazeley)
Paying taxes sucks. We all know that. But the IRS doesn’t see it that way. In truth, the IRS expects us all to pay our taxes, but they really only want us to pay what we owe, no more, no less. And the IRS really will help you pay the correct amount. Kristien Deazeley of the IRS explains.
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Bringing a Passion to Health Care
Don’t lock ‘em up, heal them up...
Jim Cavanaugh is a county commissioner in Douglas County, Nebraska. Out in Omaha his passion project is making sure people who need mental health assistance aren’t just tossed in jail. He says not only does it not get them the care they need, but it simply costs more. So listen to his solutions and where to get a good steak in Nebraska.
Thanks to our sponsors:
National Association of Counties (NACo) Kutztown University Ourco
Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: Carol D'Auria, David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic