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Talking with a Chicago Legend

Release Date: 10/21/2025

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Van Johnson moved to Savannah, Ga to go to college and live with family. He stayed, he’s now the mayor of the city and excited about the growth of his adopted city. Listen to the challenges of running a tourist destination and a working large city. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Putting Veterans to Work in Pensacola, FL

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They wore the nation’s uniform, many where highly trained in specialized fields. They worked hard, did hard jobs and did jobs many people would never do. Some of them went above and beyond the call of duty, yes, some were heroes. DC Reeves is the mayor of Pensacola, FL and a strong advocate for putting veterans to work after their military service. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin...

Giving Kids A Helping Hand in PA

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Friend of the Good Government Show Christian Leinbach joins us again to talk about Berks County, PA and his city of Reading. Top on his list of good government projects is trains, he is working on restoring rail service from his city to Philadelphia and points beyond. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Remaking Waterloo Iowa

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Quentin Hart is the mayor of Waterloo, Iowa and has made significant changes. Including a new bridge, which made a real difference. He was recently inducted into the Iowa League of Cities Hall of Fame. Things are happening in Waterloo, just listen. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Talking with a Chicago Legend

Good Government Show

For 15 years Toni Preckwinkle has been Cook County’s Commission President. An impressive run and she has done impressive work. Currently, Chicago is on the front line of a power struggle between the federal governments deploying ICE agents and National Guard troops in American Cities. As of this show’s release, a federal just has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. President Preckwinkle has called the possible deployments, “a dangerous and reckless abuse of power” and “it’s fear tactics it and illegal use of power dressed up as law and order.” She also...

More Trees = Better Environment

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Step out around your community and look up, see those trees? Trees make a difference. As Benita Hussian of American Forests will tell you, trees improve neighborhoods, health and well they just make life better. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Accountability from the Mayor

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Amy Bublak is the mayor of Turlock, CA. This is just one stop in her lifetime career in public service, including the police department. Listen to how she holds herself and her city accountable. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Vote, Citizens Union is trying to get you to the Polls

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Citizens Union is one of the oldest good government organization in New York City. They want everyone to vote and they are working to make it happen. Listen to Executive Director Grace Rauh explain how elections are secure and how they are working to get more people’s voices heard in elections. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) As Fate Would Have It ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Trying for Good Government in SC

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For the mayor of the city of Cayce, SC, governing hasn’t been easy. There’s been a lot of controversy. But Mayor Elise Partin is optimistic and thinks good government will win out. Thanks to our sponsors: Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy ( | ) Leading Iowa: Good Government in Iowa's Cities ( | ) Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

America’s Libraries, Government at its Finest

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Imagine a place where you can get answers to questions, help filling out a form, legal advice, a safe place for children to learn and grow, learn to play an instrument or hold a meeting. That is what libraries do. And their future is being threatened. Listen to what one library does for one town. 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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For 15 years Toni Preckwinkle has been Cook County’s Commission President. An impressive run and she has done impressive work.

Currently, Chicago is on the front line of a power struggle between the federal governments deploying ICE agents and National Guard troops in American Cities. As of this show’s release, a federal just has blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. President Preckwinkle has called the possible deployments, “a dangerous and reckless abuse of power” and “it’s fear tactics it and illegal use of power dressed up as law and order.” She also spoke out in support of a state court judge’s ruling that ICE agents can not make arrests inside Chicago courthouses. She said, “ICE enforcement has become increasingly violent, inhumane and unlawful. These tactics are unacceptable and un-American.” Last week she signed an executive order banning ICE agents from working in or around any Cook County property, including staging areas or for making arrests.

Toni Preckwinkle is a leader. Listen to her updates on how she is delivering good government in Chicago.

Read Cook County Commission President Toni Preckwinkle’s statements about a judge’s decision to so far, not allow National Guard troops to patrol Chicago’s streets and her stand on ICE agents making arrests outside of Cook County courthouses.

https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ILCOOK/bulletins/3f76d9c

Watch a press conference with Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brad Johnson and Commission President Toni Preckwinkle as they discuss potential National Guard deployment in Chicago and speak out against recent arrests by ICE agents.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3CjBOXupGY

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