Good Politics
The Good Politics podcast, presented by Lead Ethically, explores what it means to lead well in our cultural moment. We ask questions like: ”Are good politics really possible?” and ”What will it take to overcome our partisan divide?” Hosted by political scientist Dr. Jessi Bennion, PhD, Good Politics will explore current events through the lens of leading well, offer insight into some of the most important issues in politics, government, and leadership today, and interview those who are in the trenches of local governments, nonprofits, and the private sector. If you believe in ethics over power-grabbing, communities over partisanship, and hope over cynicism, tune in to Good Politics. Learn more at leadethically.com.
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Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Dr. Jessi Bennion is joined by her husband, former Chief Deputy Attorney General under Tim Fox, to give a preview of the 2024 election in Montana. Jon and Jessi discuss overall trends in the Montana electorate, the state of statewide races, and answered listener questions about the races that will shape the future of Montana.
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
What is saving your political life right now? That's the question she asks and answers in this episode, an increasingly important question in a highly divisive election year. She shares some ideas to help you reclaim faith in politics, including focusing on local leaders, discovering a new hobby, and investing in friendships where talking about politics is off the table.
Let us know: what is saving YOUR political life right now?
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
Saturday Mar 09, 2024
What is ethics? In this episode, Jessi seeks a more nuanced understanding of ethics, what ethics actually looks like in politics, and how we can bring our own personal norms–including ethics–into our communities and service.
If you're curious about how to apply ethics in your own work or life, or how to seek answers to ethical questions, Jessi has some advice and resources for anyone navigating ethical challenges or questions.
Do you have a personal code of ethics? Does your workplace have a code of ethics? If you serve the public or are accountable to the public, we hope you'll find helpful insight in this episode of Good Politics.
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Jessi welcomes Jeff Mangan, nonprofit leader and former legislator and Montana Commissioner of Political Practices, to the podcast to talk about something they're both passionate about: leading ethically. In their conversation, they discuss Jeff's background in public service and why leading ethically is so important for our society today.
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Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
In this episode, Dr. Jessi Bennion takes a big-picture look at politics in 2024, addressing three key dynamics affecting leadership and government today. Then, she turns to discussing the role the media is supposed to play in our political system, whether or not the ideal of the "fully informed citizen" is realistic, and the ultimate constraint when it comes to good politics: human nature.
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Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Wednesday Jan 17, 2024
Are good politics possible? That's the question Dr. Jessi Bennion, political scientist and professor, asks in this new podcast from Lead Ethically. Meet Jessi, learn why good politics matter in today's hyper-partisan political environment, and hear what to expect from the Good Politics podcast in upcoming episodes. Thanks for listening!
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