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The Democracy Group

One year on the job with the Mayor of Berkeley | Good Government

Jun 17, 2026 · 47 min · 14 segments

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Speakers: Basil GoodenGuestDave MartinHost

Top entities: Basil Gooden×12 United States Department of Agriculture×34 United States×38 Barack Obama×4 USDA Rural Development×11

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Welcome to The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts about democracy, civic engagement, and civil discourse.

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30%1 mention
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28%1 mention
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5%1 mention

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Economic ChallengesSociety > Rural Communities
Rural DevelopmentGovernment > Public Administration
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HousingAgriculture > USDA > Rural Development
Economic DevelopmentAgriculture > USDA > Rural Development > Housing
Coal Industry TransitionSociety > Rural Communities > Economic Challenges
Community SolutionsSociety > Rural Communities > Economic Challenges > Coal Industry Transition
USDA InitiativesHealth > Rural Health Care
Hospital ReopeningHealth > Rural Health Care > USDA Initiatives
Community HealthHealth > Rural Health Care > USDA Initiatives > Hospital Reopening
Community EngagementPolitics > Public Policy > Government Services
Bipartisan SupportPolitics > Public Policy > Government Services > Community Engagement