Many communities recognize that there aren’t as many folks around town as there used to be. Why is that? In this episode, we will talk about a fascinating series of articles published in 2020 on www.westsb.com called “More People.” The articles focus on how the population of South Bend, Indiana fell by 50,000 people in 50 years. We’ll be talking about if any of the lessons learned from South Bend can apply to rural communities, especially those in Appalachia. If this hasn’t exactly happened in our community yet, what steps can we take to avoid it? Hot takes, quips, and laughter included.  Who's on it?Jared PerrySam TutenBret AllphinRecordedMay 2021ResourcesWest.SB - A New Read on South BendQuestions?Email us at support@mytownhustle.comShout Out!As always thank you to The Saylor for the hot jams. Check him out NOW on iTunes and Spotify