Forgotten America

Forgotten America


Latest Episodes

Ep. 084: Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Part 1
October 22, 2024

(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?
September 24, 2024

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?
September 09, 2024

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?
August 14, 2024

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?
July 30, 2024

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
July 16, 2024

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
July 02, 2024

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
June 18, 2024

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
June 04, 2024

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
May 21, 2024

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