Forgotten America
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Ep. 084: Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Part 1
(We had some unusual technical difficulties when recording this episode. So please forgive any choppiness that may result we did what we could to edit it as smoothly as possible.) Brooke Medina, Vic
Ep. 083: Are there any Scandinavians Lefse in Minnesota?
Shawn Peterson, President of Catholic Education Partners and long-time resident of Minnesota, joins this episode of the Forgotten America podcast to weigh in on the selection of Tim Walz as the Democr
Ep. 082: Is Values-Based Education Still Relevant Today?
Dr. Barker is the President of Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina and joins us today to talk about current challenges in higher education and the importance of an education that teaches va
Ep. 081: What Makes An Appalachian?
J.D. Vances selection as President Trumps Vice-Presidential running mate has kicked up a renewed firestorm around Vances Appalachian bona fides and his book Hillbilly Elegy. Is he legitimately Appa
Ep. 080: Have Men Been Forgotten?
Daniel Corcoran joins Forgotten America to discuss mens issues and why he feels our modern culture is leaving men behind. Statistics across a variety of sectors show that men are struggling with ment
Ep. 079: What is a Hoosier?: Two Perspectives on Indiana
Two Hoosiers join the Forgotten America podcast to discuss the differences between two very different regions of Indiana. Sarah Milligan, Assistant Director of Community Engagement for the Institute f
Ep. 078: A McCoy Abroad
Jacob McCoy (Jake) is from Man, West Virginia in Logan County and a Contributor to the Cardinals Nest Blog. He currently resides in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, son, and daughter. Jacob recently too
Ep. 077: John Rankin: The Forgotten Founding Father of the American Abolition Movement
Originally from Ripley, Ohio and currently residing in Lexington, Kentucky, Caleb Franz is the Program Manager for Young Voices and the author of The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitio
Ep. 076: The Literary Life & Classical Education
What do the French Horn, Led Zepplin, and C.S. Lewis have in common? They are all part of the Great Conversation. Dr. Junius Johnson joins the Forgotten America podcast to discuss classical education
Ep. 075: Reflections on Europe, Forgotten America, and the Need for a Hall of Heroes
In this special solo episode, Garrett takes some time to reflect on recent conversations with guests of the Forgotten America podcast and his Spring vacation to Scottland & Ireland. The last few month