Democracy in Action in Savannah, GA with Aaron "Adot" Whitely
Release Date: 10/10/2024
Water Knows No Borders
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The Great Lakes region is the third largest economy in the world. So it’s vital that we all keep our eye on what’s happening in the water there. This requires the US and Canada to work together. Chris Ronayne is the Cuyahoga County Executive who is spearheading a group to unite US Counties to work to keep the Great Lakes clean. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Canada and US Working Together
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Gino Moretti is the mayor of Saint Anicet, Quebec, Canada and our first international guest. He had a lot to say and we discuss Canadian US relations. Good insight from someone north of the border. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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A Trip Back to Coal Country
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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. Previously, from the Good Government Show in West Virginia: Turning Coal into Lavender, Boone County WV (S2E1) ( | | ) McDowell Teachers Lead the Way, McDowell County WV (S2E2) ( | | ) Moving on from a coal economy in WV with Greg Puckett (S3E13) ( | | ) Tammy Tincher talks about environmental issues in WV (S3E22) ( | | ) West Virginia,...
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Good Government Show’s 100th Episode
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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. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Good Government in the Cemetery
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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 service is his real mission. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Keeping the Country Clean
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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. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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What’s the Weather? NOAA knows
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What’s the weather tomorrow? I got to ask Craig McLean, the former chief scientist at NOAA that question. And he explained all the work NOAA does to make sure we have a clean environment and a pretty accurate weather forecast. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Along the Rocky Coast of Maine, changes are happening
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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. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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Want A Job? Move to Ohio: A Conversation with Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann
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They are hiring in Ohio. That’s what Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann says. In her county they make Airstream trailers, though she is not a camper, she says Airstream and other manufacturers are hiring. Listen to how a new mom got elected to her first office and is now a 13 year county commissioner. Thanks to our sponsors: Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
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West Virginia Tourism Capital with Lewis County Commissioner Agnes Queen
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Not yet, but they are working on it. Hear how one county in West Virginia is bringing tourists to their county and adding jobs. And it’s WV, my new vacation destination. Thanks to our sponsors: Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic
info_outlineAaron “Adot” Whitely is an Army combat veteran, a former coach, a father and husband who does not like to sleep on the couch. But mostly he is a defender of democracy. He wants to help the people of his home city and make sure everyone’s vote counts. Just listen.
Politicla dirty deals for Commissioner Jerica Richardson.
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Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow
Host/Reporter: David Martin
Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic
Editor: Jason Stershic