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Click HereWhy Rural Impact?
736,000,000, the number of results returned when searching "Rural America" on Google.
From the Census to housing, poverty, and prosperity, from transportation to food, water, energy, education, elections, employment, and of course, healthcare -- the policies involved with each of these impact rural populations differently than non-rural ones.
But no matter your zip code, what happens in rural impacts you. On this podcast, we're connecting the dots between policy and rural everything.
A Host with a Long History of Rural World Knowledge
I'm Michelle Rathman. I've been working in rural health for over 25 years and served as the host of another rural-focused podcast for three years. In other words, I've facilitated a lot of candid conversations!Â
On my new podcast, The Rural Impact, we're bringing you fascinating discussions about policies and how they affect rural communities and people - directly and indirectly.
Joining me, you'll hear from the problem solvers, advocates, storytellers, and policy pros, who I'll ask to help sort out the complexity of critically important issues and dial into the details that listeners will appreciate learning and understanding. On each episode, we'll share resources that help inform our discussions and encourage our listeners to keep the conversations going, and ultimately, inspire movements toward rural equity and prosperity.Â
However, or whatever your connection to Rural. I invite you to listen to the Rural Impact! Coming to you wherever you like, tune out the noise and tune in to the topics relevant to rural vitality.
Topics on Tap
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The Rural Impact looks at important topics from several angles. In each series, we’ll begin by presenting a hot topic. Next, over a few episodes, we’ll talk to experts, authors, thought leaders and policy makers who offer informed insights, data, and details that help us understand what’s important, why it matters, and the policies driving decisions and outcomes.
Listen In
Series 4
Arriving at Thriving
Series 5
Housing and Homelessness in America’s Rural Places
Series 6
Pathways and Policies to Ensure Rural Learners Succeed in Place and Why it’s Essential for America’s Future
Series 7
Courageous Conversations About the 2024 Election – Rural Issues Impacting Real Lives
Series 8
The Impact of Postsecondary Education on Jobs and Rural Economic Vitality
Coming Soon
At the Intersection of
Philanthropy & Policy
Coming Soon
Stalled: Solutions to Solving Rural Immobility
Coming Soon
The Improbability of Aging in Place – Facing our Failures in Long Term Care
Topics from 2023
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Our inaugural year featured enlightening conversations about the ways in which all of these matters are connected to policy.
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The Rural Impact podcast will always be free, but there are associated costs with producing the podcast, from hosting and production to administrative costs.
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(Please note: The Rural Impact is not a non-profit organization and therefore donations are not tax-deductible.)
