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September 10, 2018 - The Interstate Highway System
After a week off, the podcast picks up where it left off. Did you know after 52 years, the original Interstate Highway System is now nearing completion? Tell us what you think about the highway system. Send us an email at beyondthecolumnpodcast@gmail.com
August 30, 2018 - Your Weekend Warm-Up: Fifty-two years to finish
It was started in June 1956 and later this fall it will finally be finished. It was designed to do one thing and it has accomplished something completely different. Are we better off for it? Are we worse off? Better yet, what in the heck is it? Think y
August 27, 2018 - The County Fair and raising ducks
On this edition of Beyond The Column we break down the 2018 Miami County Fair and stand in awe of the kids and their animals. We also recollect an experiment to raised ducks. Get interactive with us on twitter @beyondthecolumn, on facebook at facebook.com
August 23, 2018: Weekend Warm-Up - We take a trip to the County Fair
This has been one of the most popular columns I have written for the Troy Daily News in a long time; a recollection of the County Fair and all the dedication and hard work by our county's youngsters in raising their animals. Pretty impressive. Here is the
August 20, 2018 - I Read a Book: "Girl, Wash Your Face"
In this episode we talk about the book that is taking over the ladies' book club scene, "Girl, Wash Your Face" by discovering comparisons and contrasts with Jordan Peterson's "12 Rules for Life." Are men and women getting the same message from these diffe
August 16, 2018 - Weekend Warm-Up: I Read a Book: "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis
On this Weekend Warm-Up we preview the next podcast which is a review of the best-selling self-help book, "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. So, why is a 40 year old man reading a book written for younger ladies? Well, you'll just have to find out o
August 13, 2018 - Suicide and Suicide Prevention
Suicide is now the second leading cause of death of people aged 15 to 34 in the United States. In fact, over the last year, the suicide rate has increased in 49 of 50 states. In this episode, we talk about suicide and how it impacts the lives of others.
August 9, 2018 - Your Weekend Warm-Up, Suicide Prevention
This week I became aware of some staggering statistics about suicide here in our rural community. Let's talk about where to get help. Get interactive with us on twitter @beyondthecolumn and feel free to send us an email at beyondthecolumnpodcast@gmail.com
August 6, 2018: Safety vs. Strength or The Wussification of America
An exploration of American Culture shows why "cry closets", "safe spaces" and "trigger warnings" are all the rage. Now, will they be in the American Workplace? Exploring how this new generation is growing up, are they being empowered to solve their own pr
August 2, 2018 - Your Weekend Warm-Up: Safety vs. Strength
Get ready for the weekend with this quick preview of our next episode. Monday, we explore why American society has valued safety over strength and it has caused the "Wussification of America". Check us out on facebook at www.facebook.com/beyondthecolumn o