Best Tami North Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 81 - Seth Kaplan of Maryland on his book “Fragile Neighborhoods” and Envisioning a New Civil Society 1:03:35

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Dr. Seth D. Kaplan lives in the Baltimore / Washington DC area and is a leading expert on fragile states, lectures at Johns Hopkins University and consults for organizations such as the World Bank and U.S. State Department. In October 2023, he published an amazingly insightful book, “Fragile Neighborhoods”, about how we can repair American society …

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Episode 80 - Greg Gerloff of North Dakota talks Ross Perot, Healthcare and Winnipeg 1:06:29

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Greg Gerloff lives in Grand Forks, North Dakota, where he raised his family and pursued a career in healthcare, which concluded with him serving as chief executive officer of Altru Health Systems. Greg and host Michael Whidden were connected by Greg’s nephew Adam, who was an elementary school teacher for two of Michael’s children. Greg finds hope i…

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Episode 79 - Aviva Sussman of New Mexico on the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, Santa Fe's Desert & the Torah 1:05:29

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Aviva Sussman lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she was a scientist for Los Alamos National Laboratories and Sandia National Laboratories involved with, among things, implementation of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty and recently started studies of a new, very different topic: the Torah. Aviva finds hope in stillness and in our common …

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Episode 78 - Sara Stahl of Ohio on Small Town Living, Social Work & Mayflies 1:02:35

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Sara Stahl lives in Port Clinton, Ohio, on the southwest shore of Lake Erie, where she is a social worker in the education system. Sara grew up in Port Clinton and attended The Ohio State University. Sara finds hope in her work and the youth and what they can offer the country. American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, In…

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Episode 77 - Vishwesh Bhatt of Mississippi on Southern Cuisine & His Oxford Hometown 1:01:52

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Vishwesh Bhatt lives in Oxford, Mississippi, where he is executive chef for the city’s acclaimed Snackbar, a Southern brasserie and oyster bar and was recognized, in 2019, as the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef in the South. In 2022, he published a book of recipes and stories called “I Am From Here” which was designated as one of NPR’s “Books we…

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Episode 76 - Mark Genszler of New York on Spirituality 1:23:23

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Reverend Mark Genszler lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he is the rector for Christ Church Cobble Hill, an Episcopal parish first organized in 1835. Rev. Genszler and host Michael Whidden met this past December at the holiday party of mutual friends. Mark finds hope in the rising generation’s awareness of the world, in the quiet and stillness of …

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Episode 75 - Ed Tomlinson of West Virginia on Classic Liberalism, Depolarization & Waterfalls 1:00:36

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Dr. Ed Tomlinson lives in Morgantown, West Virginia, where he is a Professor of Management at the Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in negotiation and compensation and a Ph.D. seminar on groups and teams. Dr. Tomlinson is also active with Braver Angels, serving, among…

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Episode 74 - Tami Van of New York talks Construction, Trade Training & Dining thru New York City 1:06:51

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Tami Van lives in New York, New York, where she is the Chief Financial Officer of one of New York City’s premier HVAC contractors. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path from Brooklyn Tech High School and New York University into the construction industry *thoughts on union work *how she has developed the skills to meticulously manage…

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Episode 73 - Max Miller of Iowa talks Capitalism, Government & Iowa Nice 1:07:32

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Max Miller lives in Des Moines, Iowa, where he works for the Federal Trade Commission as an attorney advisor on competition to Commissioner Alvaro M. Bedoya. Max has experienced living in a variety of different settings, growing up in Des Moines, attending the University of Florida, attending Columbia Law School and working/living in Chicago, Londo…

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Episode 72 - Wanda Battle of Alabama on Montgomery, Dr. King, Love & Community 1:01:43

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Wanda Battle lives in Montgomery, Alabama, where she owns and operates her Legendary Tours company, which teaches about the Civil Rights Era but has a far grander ambition: “to engage in life-changing conversations” that will inspire guests to become their “greatest” selves and be “committed to love, respect, care for all mankind”. Our discussion c…

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Episode 71 - Ron Heller of Oklahoma talks OKC, Tornadoes & Politics 1:06:59

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Ron Heller is a practicing attorney and retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel who has lived in Oklahoma City since 1974. Ron and host Michael Whidden were connected by Ron’s son Eric, who worked with Michael in the early 2000s. Our discussion covers, among other things: *his early days: from the ashes of World War II to the life of an "Army brat" to…

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How to reclaim influence when undermined 21:42

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From Hidden Gem to Workplace Star: Making Your Mark in Your Organization 20:24

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Does the Senior Leadership Know Your Name? Do you know those moments at work when you feel like blending into the wallpaper? You're this hidden gem, but no one has the map to find you. Yeah, I've been there, and trust me, so many of the fantastic people I talk to feel the same way. Whenever someone like you shares their story with me, I always thin…

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Episode 70 - April Chatham-Carpenter of Arkansas on Applied Communications, Chaos Zone & a Feminist Friend 1:11:33

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Dr. April Chatham-Carpenter lives in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she is the Chair of the Department of Applied Communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the negative stereotypes her own family had about Arkansas *wealth disparity *her friendship across political lines with a feminist sc…

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How and Why Executives Invest in Themselves 23:42

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When was the last time you decided to invest in yourself? I mean REALLY invest in yourself? Today, I want to talk to you about what I mean when I ask you that question and some of the ways you might consider making more significant investments in yourself that will propel you to your desired version of success. The "Looking for a Place to SHINE, fr…

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Episode 69 - Brady Busby of Arizona on Running for Congress, Army Combat and Healing 1:04:46

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Brady Busby lives in Young, Arizona, where he operates his not-for-profit Ash’s Grove and is running as an Independent for the state’s 2nd Congressional District. Brady served in the U.S. Army, specializing in special operations intelligence, and concluding his service as a Chief Warrant Officer. Our discussion covers, among other things: *his seve…

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Breaking the Chain: Stop Negative Thinking in Its Tracks After a Big Mistake 22:12

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Making a mistake, even what you consider a BIG mistake, isn’t necessarily a problem until you start beating yourself up over something that’s already done and can’t be undone. Your mind is tricky, and sometimes it can get stuck in a loop, especially if you feel shame, humiliation, deep regret, sadness, embarrassment, mortification, or possibly disc…

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Episode 68 - Jenae Moxie of Georgia on Being a Bulldog, the South's Siren Song & Stone Mountain Picnics 51:18

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Jenae Moxie lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area, where she works as a corporate attorney for a venerable global law firm. She has lived in various parts of the nation including California, Florida, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and New York but would contend that her current home is the very best. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path t…

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Episode 67 - Tamer Kassis of New York on His Bonafide Deli, Egg Sandwiches & Pandemic Perseverance 1:03:06

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Tamer Kassis lives in Nassau County, New York. He owns and manages, with his mother Fera, a neighborhood delicatessen and café, Bonafide, in the Cobble Hill section of Brooklyn. The deli was started by his father Kameel twenty-five years ago. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how their business persevered through the pandemic *the differe…

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Episode 66 - Laura Sibony of Oregon talks Nurse Anesthetists, Army Deployments & the Beaver State 1:02:42

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Laura Sibony lives in Portland, Oregon and is pursuing her doctorate in nursing anesthesia at Oregon Health & Science University. She has been a U.S. Army reservist for the last seven years, since graduating from the University of Vermont. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her path to becoming commissioned as an officer in the Army *deplo…

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Episode 65 - Connor Rickett of Arizona on Wolves, Conversation & Insight from a Walmart Bathroom 1:15:25

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Connor Rickett is based in Phoenix, Arizona but, with the remote character of his employment, travels extensively around the United States (especially in the West). In those travels, he studies and photographs wildlife and their surroundings and, perhaps more importantly, has gained optimistic insight into Americans and human beings in general. Thi…

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Episode 64 - Gabriella Timmis of New York talks News Media, Polarization & Staying Sane (and Engaged) 1:04:00

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Gabriella Timmis lives in New York, New York and is Director of Social Media for Braver Angels, one of the country’s leading organizations seeking to rebuild bridges across the political spectrum. She grew up outside Detroit, Michigan, graduated from Michigan State University and worked at NBC News. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her p…

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Episode 63 - Mike Myers of Indiana on Teaching History, Balance in Democracy & Sugar Cream Pie 1:03:50

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Mike Myers lives in West Lafayette, Indiana and is a lifelong Hoosier. He is currently a high school social studies teacher and previously worked in middle schools as a teacher and administrator. Mike and host Michael Whidden were connected by Dustin McKinney, the guest from podcast episode 51. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the reason…

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What I did when someone called my life "TUMULTUOUS" 16:10

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I know you're doing everything you can to lean fully into the complete experience of life. You’re going for it in your career, relationships, family, and overall experiences. No matter how hard you try, and even if you have a similarly motivated family – things will never be perfect, not even close. So, what do you do when other people describe you…

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Episode 62 - Claire Bishop of Missouri talks KC, Civic-Building Books & American Public Square 55:18

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Claire Bishop lives in the Kansas City, Missouri area and is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of American Public Square, a nonpartisan not-for-profit seeking to change the tone and quality of public discourse in our country. Our discussion covers, among other things: *Kansas City’s many attractions, including its arts and culinary…

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Episode 61 - Maryellen Feehery Hank of Pennsylvania on Incentives, Points-of-View and Identity 53:23

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Maryellen Feerhery Hank lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and has been an attorney for almost twenty-five years, with a specialty in patent law. She and host Michael Whidden know each other from when they were classmates at the University of Pennsylvania in the early 1990s. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how a trip to …

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How to Choose if You Should Stay or Leave Your Current Job 19:55

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Inevitably, when you're looking to grow in your career, you will come to a crossroads and have to decide if it is time to leave your current organization. As with most things, there are pros and cons to the approach you take. This is a very personal decision; ultimately, you must choose which option is right for you. This episode will give help you…

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Episode 60 - Matt Smith of New Jersey talks Coast Guard, Ice-Breaking & Flying Airplanes 1:01:32

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Matt Smith lives in southern New Jersey, where he retired as a Commander after 22 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. While continuing work with the USCG as a civilian he has also been pursuing flight training and recently earned his Private Pilot certificate to fly under Visual Flight Rules. Matt and host Michael Whidden know each other from…

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Episode 59 - Zedora Teton Enos of Wyoming on Education, Elders & the Shoshone People 1:02:26

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Zedora Teton Enos is an elder of the Eastern Shoshone people and lives on the Wind River Indian Reservation in west-central Wyoming. She is currently Director of the Eastern Shoshone Cultural Center, which champions Shoshone culture, language revitalization and preservation of traditions. She is the great-granddaughter of the legendary Chief Washak…

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Episode 58 - Melaine Oster of New Jersey talks Nursing 1:02:29

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Melaine Oster lives in New Jersey and is a registered nurse working in interventional cardiology at a hospital in New York City. She was inspired to leave her job in copywriting and become a nurse in the wake of the tragedies of 9/11. Our discussion covers, among other things: *her education and career path *the difference between a bedside nurse a…

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Episode 57 - Jessica Lauren Walton of Maryland on Israel, Judaism & the U.S. 1:10:33

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Jessica Lauren Walton lives in the Maryland suburbs of Washington DC and recently completed a memoir about her years overseas when she sought admission to the highest echelons of the Israeli intelligence community. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how a Mormon friend sparked her curiosity about her Judaic roots *the Torah and secular kno…

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Episode 56 - Jeremy Parzen of Texas on Geographic Prejudgment, Political Diversity & Progress 49:55

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Jeremy Parzen lives in Houston TX with his wife and two children. His life started in Chicago, but he grew up in La Jolla CA. He then attended UCLA and worked in New York City before moving to H-Town approximately fifteen years ago. With a PhD in Italian literature, Jeremy has spent significant time in Italy and is a widely-respected expert in Ital…

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Episode 55 - John Ceriello of New York talks Firefighting in NYC 1:07:05

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John Ceriello lives in Brooklyn NY and is the Captain of the FDNY’s Rescue Company 1 – which is the department’s “rolling tool” kit, equipped with equipment necessary for “technical rescue” that might require getting through walls, lifting things and extractions – in Manhattan. He grew up on Long Island, where his father owned a service station, an…

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Episode 54 - Mary Slone of Kentucky talks Story Exchange, Squirrel Festivals & Mamaw Normy Lou 1:00:12

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Mary Slone lives in Doty Creek, Kentucky, in the eastern portion of the state, and is a veteran educator at Floyd Central High School who loves and lives the power of storytelling. In 2021, Mary received a “High School Teacher Achievement Award” from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the power of story exchan…

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Episode 53 - Seth David Radwell of New York on His Book "American Schism", the Enlightenment & Democracy 58:46

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Seth David Radwell lives in New York and Los Angeles and wrote the earnest, insightful and wonderfully thought-provoking “American Schism: How the Two Enlightenments Hold the Secret to Healing Our Nation”. Before working on the book, Seth had an extensive, successful corporate career in publishing, skincare, cosmetics, technology and consulting. Ou…

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Episode 52 - Tim Steckler of New York talks Theater, Bridge-Building and Police Relations 1:06:50

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Tim Steckler lives in Brooklyn, New York and is an is an educator, theater artist, and researcher who uses theater and storytelling to promote civic engagement and bridge cultural divides. Tim has facilitated theater workshops in Jordan, Palestine, Germany and the United States. Our discussion covers, among other things: *the relationship between p…

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Episode 51 - Dustin McKinney of Indiana talks Bible, Humility & Take-Your-Tractor-to-School Day 1:03:47

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Dustin McKinney lives outside Indianapolis, Indiana and is the community pastor at Calvary Chapel in the town of Danville. Prior to his work in the ministry, he was an educator and school principal. Our discussion covers, among other things: *his responsibilities and routine as a community pastor *the importance of engagement, conversation and humi…

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Episode 50 - Cody Shaklee of Colorado talks Laundromats, Decency & Homesteading 1:06:48

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Cody Shaklee lives in Longmont, Colorado, a few miles northeast of Boulder. He’s a rare Colorodan who was not only born in the state but whose family has been there for multiple generations. Cody moved to New York City for film school and ended up working in restaurants for about a decade before moving back in 2014. He now owns a chain of laundroma…

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Episode 49 - Savana Maxon of Idaho talks Technology, Adaptation & the Importance of Presence 1:09:21

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Savana Maxon lives in Meridian, Idaho, near Boise in the southeast part of the state, and is the head of operations for Lucro, a boutique consulting firm for the financial services industry. We were connected by a mutual friend, Nic Adams who appeared on Episode 25 of the podcast. Our discussion covers, among other things: *how technology has impac…

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Episode 48 - Pam Jones Manocchio of Delaware on Live Performing Arts & the "First State" 57:38

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Pam Jones Manocchio lives in Wilmington, DE, and is the executive director of the city’s Grand Opera House, where she has worked since 2006 and which offers a wide range of musical performances, comedy acts and Broadway shows. Pam and host Michael Whidden were classmates at Smithtown High School East on Long Island, NY. Our discussion covers, among…

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Episode 47.5 - Michael on the Podcast's One Year Anniversary 4:01

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Podcast host Michael Whidden marks the one year anniversary of the show (the first episodes were uploaded on March 8, 2022) by expressing gratitude to guests, listeners and viewers...and especially his family. He shares what gives him hope: the power of conversation, especially in giving someone the respect of listening.…

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Episode 47 - Kepler Knott of North Carolina on Democracy, Service & His Community Corps Project 52:08

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Kepler Knott lives in Raleigh, NC, where he has founded an organization, Community Corps, to promote a bottoms-up approach to universal service through localized summer citizenship boot camps. Host Michael Whidden and Kepler are each members of the organization Braver Angels, the country’s largest organization building bridges across the political …

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Episode 46 - Rickey Jackson of South Carolina on Drill Sergeants & the U.S. Army 57:13

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Sergeant Major Rickey Jackson lives in Columbia, South Carolina, and is currently the 32nd commandant of the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson. He grew up in North Philadelphia until his high school Junior ROTC Program inspired him to enlist in 1995. Since then, he has served in locations across the world, including Texas, South Caro…

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Episode 45 - RaGina Scott Saunders of South Carolina on Gullah Geechee Culture, Relief & Resilience 58:58

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RaGina Scott Saunders lives on James Island outside of Charleston, SC, where she owns and operates Destiny Community Cafe, which makes food available to her local community on a pay-what-you-can basis through two food trucks, and a catering service. The cuisine she offers is Gullah Geechee, reflecting the heritage of her enslaved ancestors and thei…

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Episode 44 - Michael Gordon of Wisconsin talks Orthopedics, Youth Sports & the Badger State 1:17:15

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Michael Gordon grew up and currently lives in Milwaukee, WI, where he practices orthopedic surgery and sports medicine and has been team orthopedic physician for Marquette University since 2005. He was also a team orthopedic physician for the Milwaukee Bucks, from 2005 to 2015. Along with being a proud booster of the Badger State, Michael is a prou…

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Episode 43 - Michael Drewry of Virginia talks Peanuts, Agriculture & Rural Perspective 1:02:01

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Michael Drewry lives in southeast Virginia, between Norfolk and Richmond and across the river from historic Jamestown. His local roots go back to the 1600s. Michael describes himself as a farmer with a law degree and divides time between operating his family’s property Drewry Farms (which includes lodging at the historic Palmyra Inn) and advising l…

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Episode 42 - Kirk Benshoff of New York talks Graphic Design & Graphic Novels 54:04

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Kirk Benshoff lives in Brooklyn, NY, where he works in publishing and has been doing graphic design for more than twenty years. He is currently Associate Creative Director at First Second Books, a graphic novel publisher located in New York City. Kirk also designed the super-cool logo for the podcast's related project, American Tributaries Travel. …

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Episode 41 - John McCafferty of Montana talks Cattle Ranching 55:33

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John McCafferty lives in central Montana where he owns and operates his family’s large cattle ranch. His family first settled in Montana to raise cattle in the 1870s. John and host Michael Whidden were connected by Njekwa Beasnael, who is John’s son-in-law and who was a guest of the podcast on Episode 10. Our discussion covers, among other things: …

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Episode 40 - Brian Abate of New York talks Local Journalism 52:08

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Brian Abate lives in Brooklyn, NY, and is a journalist for local newspaper The Red Hook Star-Revue, which publishes each month 9,000 copies for the Red Hook, Carroll Gardens, the Columbia Waterfront District, and Gowanus neighborhoods. In a contemporary media landscape which neglects local coverage – to the detriment of our sense of community and t…