Dave Martin
Host and Producer of The Good Government Show
Location & Time Zone:
New York, NY USA Eastern time zone

Detailed Biography:

For the past five years I have talked to mayors, county commissioners, people in multiple levels of federal and local government about how government does indeed work for all of us. Prior to starting the show, i was a producer for CBS News, Fox News Channel, local New York City television news and as a newspaper reporter. I have covered numerous Mafia trials, elections, the war in Afghanistan and I was at the World Trade Center on 9/11.

Short Introduction (for hosts to read on-air):

Dave Martin is the host and producer of the podcast The Good Government Show. He talks to government leaders around the USA about good government, how it works and how government works for all of us.

Fun/Friendly Fact:

President Ronald Reagan once said, the scariest words are we are from the government we are here to help. On the Good Government Show we prove him wrong.

Topics of Expertise:
  • Government
  • Local Government Projects
  • How Government Works
  • How Government Gets Things Done.
  • How Cities, Counties and Municipalities Run and Create Projects
Key Message / Core Story:

On our show we want our listeners to say, oh, that’s what government does, that’s a good thing, they should do that. Oh, that’s how government spends our money, that’s money well spent.

Ideal Podcast Audience:

news consumers, political listeners, people interested in good news stories, democracy and good government

Listener Takeaways:

to be inspired that government workers do a good job and that government delivers for people

Suggested Interview Questions:
  • What is good government?
  • What should people do if they want government to improve?
  • What are some stories of good government you have talked about on your show?
Past Podcast Appearances:

local radio in Iowa only

Achievements / Media Features:

Communicator Award, Award of Excellence. Over 50 Podcaster of the Year

Speaking Experience:

National Association of Counties

Company / Brand / Project:

The Good Government Show

Audience Size / Reach:

20,000 total listeners

Promotion Commitment:
Yes
Video Sharing Permission:
Yes
Clip/Promo Permission:
Yes