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Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, AppleTV or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Lyneir: What I believe is my calling is to see value in people and places that other people overlook or undervalue.Democratizing commercial real estate isn't just a lofty vision for Lyneir Richardson, it's his mission. As the CEO of The Chicago TREND Corporation, Lyneir is pioneering a model for strengthening urban neighborhoods by enabling small investors to own a stake in commercial properties. In today's episode, he shared how his organization is transforming communities while offering everyday people the opportunity to invest alongside wealthy, institutional players.Lyneir explained, “Retail is the first impression of a neighborhood. If the retail corridor is blighted, it attracts crime, brings down property values, and becomes a liability.” Recognizing this, The Chicago TREND Corporation focuses on revitalizing retail spaces in underserved neighborhoods, blending community impact with financial returns.Since its founding in 2016, Chicago TREND has completed three crowdfunding campaigns, raising nearly $1 million from impact-oriented individuals. Lyneir described these investors as “small dollar, impact-oriented individuals who want to see progress in a neighborhood.” In one project, they partnered with a local nonprofit to redevelop a blighted industrial site. After acquiring the property for $3 million, they demolished a decaying building and planned a new 100,000-square-foot warehouse. Before construction began, another buyer offered $4.5 million. This exit not only provided a threefold return for investors but also strengthened their balance sheet for future projects.Lyneir emphasized that crowdfunding is more than a financial tool—it's also a way to foster community ownership. “We call it #WeOwnThis,” he said, describing how local investors are more likely to patronize and protect these properties. This inclusive approach to ownership creates a ripple effect, empowering communities to take pride in their neighborhoods while benefiting financially.Today, Chicago TREND is actively raising capital for additional projects. By combining crowdfunding with old-school community organizing—meeting in church basements, library common areas, and on Zoom—Lyneir and his team are proving that inclusive investment can transform neighborhoods.Lyneir's work demonstrates that commercial real estate can be a powerful tool for social change. By inviting ordinary people to invest in their own communities, he's creating opportunities for financial growth while building stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods.tl;dr:Lyneir Richardson democratizes commercial real estate by enabling small investors to revitalize underserved neighborhoods.Chicago TREND uses crowdfunding to finance retail projects that strengthen communities and boost property values.A recent project gave investors a threefold return while transforming a blighted industrial site.Lyneir's superpower is recognizing value in overlooked places and fostering community-driven redevelopment.By balancing profit and impact, Lyneir is creating opportunities for ordinary people to invest in change.How to Develop Seeing Value in Overlooked People and Places As a SuperpowerLyneir's superpower is his ability to recognize potential where others see obstacles. As he explained, “What I believe is my calling is to see value in people and places that other people overlook or undervalue.” This skill allows him to envision opportunities for revitalization in underserved neighborhoods, often dismissed by traditional investors as “too hard” or “too small.” By combining his expertise in commercial real estate with a deep passion for community, Lyneir transforms overlooked areas into thriving hubs of activity and investment.Illustrative Story:In one project, Lyneir's team purchased a shopping center hampered by outdated covenants, including a racial restriction dating back to the 1940s. Instead of bypassing the issue, they engaged with 119 local homeowners to amend the covenant, not only removing the offensive language but also garnering community support for the redevelopment. This effort exemplifies Lyneir's ability to see both the immediate and long-term value in addressing historical barriers while building trust within the community.Tips for Developing the Superpower:Learn to See Potential: Practice identifying value in places or people others dismiss.Engage with the Community: Build trust by listening to and involving local stakeholders in decision-making.Blend Passion with Expertise: Use your professional skills to address challenges in a meaningful way.Balance Profit and Impact: Focus on projects that deliver financial returns while improving lives.Address Historical Challenges: Don't shy away from difficult or sensitive issues; tackle them to build trust and create lasting change.By following Lyneir's example and advice, you can make seeing value in overlooked opportunities a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileLyneir Richardson (he/him):CEO, The Chicago TREND CorporationAbout The Chicago TREND Corporation: Chicago TREND was established in 2016 to strengthen urban commercial corridors through strategic, community-driven commercial real estate investment and small business support. Since then, Chicago TREND has assembled a dedicated team that supports every aspect of community ownership projects, including business capacity building, credit underwriting, portfolio management, capital improvements, public outreach, and mixed-use transactions.Website: chicagotrend.comX/Twitter Handle: @TheChiTRENDCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/ChicagoTRENDBiographical Information: Lyneir Richardson is CEO of The Chicago TREND Corporation (TREND), a commercial real estate firm that owns urban shopping centers and provides economic advisory services to corporations, government agencies and large philanthropic organizations. Lyneir is also Associate Professor of Professional Practice at Rutgers Business School and serves as the Executive Director of the university's Center for Urban Entrepreneurship and Economic Development.Previously, Lyneir was the CEO of the primary economic development corporation in Newark, NJ attracting investment and jobs to the city during two mayoral administrations. Prior to that he also served as Vice President of General Growth Properties Inc. and led a national initiative to develop shopping centers in urban underserved areas. Early in his career, Lyneir founded LakeShore Development and Construction Company and was named a U.S. Small Business Administration "Young Entrepreneur of the Year." Lyneir began his career as a corporate attorney at the First National Bank of Chicago.Lyneir holds an appointment as a Nonresident Senior Fellow of the Brookings Institution. He graduated from Bradley University and the University of Chicago Law School.Personal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/lyneir.richardsonLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/lyneirInstagram Handle: @LyneirRichSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, KribSavUp, and Crowdfunding Made Simple. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact MembersThe following Max-Impact Members provide valuable financial support:Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Marcia Brinton, High Desert Gear | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Ralf Mandt, Next Pitch | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on June 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.SuperCrowdHour, June 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Jason Fishman, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Niche Agency (DNA), will lead a session on "Crowdfund Like a Pro: Insider Marketing Secrets from Jason Fishman." He'll reveal proven strategies and marketing insights drawn from years of experience helping successful crowdfunding campaigns. Whether you're a founder planning a raise or a supporter of innovative startups, you'll gain actionable tips to boost visibility, drive engagement, and hit your funding goals. Don't miss it!Superpowers for Good Live Pitch – June 25, 2025, at 8:00 PM Eastern - Apply by June 6, 2025, to pitch your active Regulation Crowdfunding campaign live on Superpowers for Good—the e360tv show where impact meets capital. Selected founders will gain national exposure, connect with investors, and compete for prizes. To qualify, you must be raising via a FINRA-registered portal or broker-dealer and align with NC3's Community Capital Principles. Founders from underrepresented communities are especially encouraged to apply. Don't miss this chance to fuel your mission and grow your impact!SuperCrowd25, August 21st and 22nd: This two-day virtual event is an annual tradition but with big upgrades for 2025! We'll be streaming live across the web and on TV via e360tv. Soon, we'll open a process for nominating speakers. Check back!Community Event CalendarCrowdfunding Exits: Getting a Return on Your Investment, May 22, 2025, 2:00 PM Eastern.Successful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.African Diaspora Investment Symposium 2025 (ADIS25), Wednesday–Friday, May 28–30, 2025, at George Washington University, Washington, D.C., USA.Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2025, Crowdfunding Professional Association, Washington DC, October 21-22, 2025.Call for community action:Please show your support for a tax credit for investments made via Regulation Crowdfunding, benefiting both the investors and the small businesses that receive the investments. 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Just in case you are using Spotify or want to avoid our special edition video podcast this week, here is just the audio as we fly drones with the Evergreen Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy Park in "30 Minutes of Good!"    Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

This special edition of The EP Podcast is available in audio and video format on nearly all podcast players and YouTube as we fly drones with the Evergreen Park Police Department. Find out why a new drone unit exists and what they use these high tech devices for in the skies above us. We also get a pickleball lesson at Duffy Park in "30 Minutes of Good!"   Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Can a local high school really get through an entire year with no fighting? EPCHS is about to do it...unless we just jinxed them. Principal Matt Dugan joins us for a very interesting year in review from your community high school. We also look out for your health with a Stroke Awareness Month segment from OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital. Do you think you could host The EP Podcast? Time to prove it!   Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

SummaryIn this engaging episode of Startup Junkies, hosts Daniel Koonce and Caleb Talley are joined by Lee Porter, founder and owner of Ozark Green Roofs. Lee shares the inspiring story behind her journey to starting a green roof company in Arkansas, rooted in her passion for landscape architecture and sustainability that began in college. After realizing there were no green roof companies in the area, Lee pivoted from her original career plans and took the entrepreneurial leap, launching Ozark Green Roofs in 2018 with support from Startup Junkie and her network.The conversation explores the challenges and milestones of building a unique niche business, from early residential projects to high-profile commercial jobs such as the Fayetteville Public Library, First National Bank, Uptown Apartments, and most notably, the ambitious green roof for the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine. Lee details the technical and environmental benefits of green roofs, sharing how these projects contribute to sustainability, stormwater management, and improving urban environments.Additionally, Lee discusses the importance of teamwork, mentorship, and her advisory board in growing the company. She highlights her recent steps into hiring and expanding her team, her commitment to offering employee benefits, and her ambitions to become the leading regional green roof provider. Through candid reflections on entrepreneurial challenges and the value of asking for help, Lee delivers an inspiring message about perseverance and building something meaningful in your own backyard. Tune in today!Show Notes(00:00) Introduction(05:05) Lee's Journey Starting Ozark Green Roofs(09:27) The Alice L. Walton Green Roof Experience(14:43) Reevaluating the Triple Bottom Line: People, Planet, Profit(17:15) The Benefits of Advisory Boards(19:31) Charitable Choice: Donations Over Payments(24:19) Expanding the Ozark Green Roofs' Team(26:26) How Strategic Guidance is Growing Lee's Business Passion(29:15) Advice to Younger Self(31:36) Closing ThoughtsLinksDaniel KoonceCaleb TalleyStartup JunkieStartup Junkie YouTubeLee PorterOzark Green Roofs

With ripple effects from recent tariff policies, investors have been feeling all kinds of uncertainty lately. Bill Puggini, a senior portfolio specialist with Vanguard Financial Advisor Services, is helping us make sense of the current economy and offering advice on how investors can survive market volatility.You can find more episodes of Common Cents on the Prairie™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and on our website.Watch every episode on YouTube, and subscribe to First National Bank's channel!Follow First National Bank on FacebookFollow First National Bank on InstagramFollow First National Bank on TikTokFollow First National Bank on X (Twitter)

A fun episode of The EP Podcast kicks off at the very cool Record Shop on 95th, where they have fun events to announce. Hear the story of their popular window displays and listen as they try to build us the perfect record collection starter kit. May is also Mental Health Awareness Month and our good friends from OSF Little Company of Mary are here to assist. If you have ever considered therapy, this eye-opening and honest conversation is worth the listen!   Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

The Evergreen Park Farmers Market turns 20 this year and kicks on on Thursday 5/1/25! The folks behind a market that will be bigger and better than ever before tell us who will be there, what is special in 2025 and what they spend their money on at Yukich Field every Thursday from May thru October. Frank Murray of the Evergreen Park Public Library drinks rosé with us at Spoke & Vine as we sample a new menu item. How many drinks does it take before this episode becomes a verison of "Drunk History"? You'll have to listen to find out.   Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the video version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races.   Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

A special week of video features kicks on on The EP Podcast. (For the audio version of this podcast, check your subscription feed.) Dr. Mike Thomas is a Science and Physical Education Department Chair and Instructional Coach at Evergreen Park Community High School. He is also a District 124 School Board member. We have so much to ask him about the end of the school year at EPCHS and his unique educational perspective. We also want to hear about the boat races.   Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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Ever hear of that phrase "one man's trash is another man's treasure"? Village Clerk Kelly Duffy returns with the rundown and the Village-Wide Garage Sale coming very soon where you can sell your stuff and/or get some new stuff in one giant weekend of fun! We also prepare for National Volunteer Week with the folks from OSF Little Company of Mary. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Since age 7, when he began working on the family farm for a penny a week, Darren Hefty has been ingrained in the financial side of the agriculture industry. From funny memories of growing up on the farm to the days of expanding Hefty Seed Company, Darren shares his passions and hard-learned lessons with us.You can find more episodes of Common Cents on the Prairie™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and on our website.Watch every episode on YouTube, and subscribe to First National Bank's channel!Follow First National Bank on FacebookFollow First National Bank on InstagramFollow First National Bank on TikTokFollow First National Bank on X (Twitter)

Ok, maybe that's a little dramatic. But we got your attention. The EP Podcast did take this entire episode outside, though, and found some "chaos." The kind we found at Central Middle School was the fun kind, with 5th graders from each elementary school in District 124 converging on Central Middle School for a kickoff to Tween Club. Find out how teachers are getting these kids comfortable with changing schools in the Fall. The other chaos came from an interview conducted in Wash U as cars were being washed next to us. Come for the fun, stay to see if Chris gets blasted by a high-powered car drying machine in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Episode web page: https://bit.ly/4l9JDil ----------------------- Rate Insights Unlocked and write a review If you appreciate Insights Unlocked, please give it a rating and a review. Visit Apple Podcasts, pull up the Insights Unlocked show page and scroll to the bottom of the screen. Below the trailers, you'll find Ratings and Reviews. Click on a star rating. Scroll down past the highlighted review and click on "Write a Review." You'll make my day. ----------------------- In this episode of Insights Unlocked, we're joined by Regina DeMars, Director of Content Marketing and Social Media Strategy at First National Bank of Omaha (FNBO). With over 167 years of history, FNBO is one of the largest privately held banks in the U.S.—but that doesn't stop them from thinking innovatively about customer engagement in the digital age. Regina shares how her team is transforming traditional banking touchpoints into rich, multi-channel experiences that prioritize customer trust, education, and community. From using employee storytelling to humanize financial topics, to tailoring content for platform-specific audiences, FNBO's approach is as strategic as it is personal. You'll hear how Regina and her team: Leverage real-time customer insights to guide content creation Build trust by consistently showing up with relevant, value-driven messaging Use content personalization to meet customers where they are—both in life and in channel Connect with younger generations through social-first campaigns like the “Be Kind” mural initiative Balance brand consistency with creative freedom across platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and blogs Whether you're in financial services or not, this episode is packed with practical ideas on how to scale content without losing your brand's human touch. Guest: Regina DeMars, Director of Content Marketing & Social Media Strategy, FNBO Host: Cornelia Klimek, Group Product Manager, UserTesting Producer: Nathan Isaacs, Senior Manager, Content Production, UserTesting Resources & Links: Connect with Regina on LinkedIn Connect with Cornelia on LinkedIn Explore FNBO's content and campaigns on Instagram and YouTube Learn more about Insights Unlocked: usertesting.com/podcast

Kelly Kelly joins us for the first time in-studio to promote some great offerings from the Evergreen Park Recreation Department. We also talk about how weird social media has gotten, and why one of us has wiped it from our phone completely. Then join us at Spoke & Vine as Chris eats a delicious dish in front of Frank Murray while he breaks down an April full of events at The Evergreen Park Library!  Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

On The Midday Report, host Mandy Wiener delves into the day's top headlines. Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero addresses the controversy surrounding the renaming of Sandton Drive. Meanwhile, two suspects connected to the Soshanguve shooting have appeared in court. In other news, Mmusi Maimane outlines the conditions under which BOSA would support the ANC's budget. The South African Veterinary Association issues a stark warning about the severe consequences of the termination of USAID funding. Lastly, in sports, First National Bank steps in to replace MTN as the title sponsor for the Springboks. All this and more. Listen live - The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is broadcast on weekdays from noon to 1 pm on 702 and CapeTalk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central Middle School has a new podcast club, and we're kinda pumped that the kids are into podcasting. Sixth grade social studies teacher Charlie Piermattei joins us to explain what the kids in Evergreen Park want to talk about. We're also joined by Village Trustees Mark Phelan and Carol Kyle, along with Beth Novotney of OCS, to talk about the current state of the Village Food Pantry. Hear how they have improved services and how you can help out. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

We visit with Woori Taekwondo in Evergreen Park to find some great benefits to learning the martial art from Master Kim. We also get a visit from Amy and Ken Kazin from Evergreen Park Community High School. The kids are getting some major accolades in non-sports competitions. Ken Kazin is closing out 38 years as band director with a special finale everyone can enjoy in May. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

What does life after losing a spouse look like? Samantha Russell shares her experience following the loss of her husband more than a year ago, including what she's learned about stoicism, the importance of estate planning, and her takeaways from her husband's bestselling children's book.Get Ryan Russell's book, My Annoying, Irritating, Always-In-The-Way ShadowYou can find more episodes of Common Cents on the Prairie™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and on our website.Watch every episode on YouTube, and subscribe to First National Bank's channel!Follow First National Bank on FacebookFollow First National Bank on InstagramFollow First National Bank on TikTokFollow First National Bank on X (Twitter)

Paul Harvey - Zion First National Bank 

After a cancer diagnosis two years ago, Mayor Kelly Burke credits proper screening for helping her win the fight against the disease. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. Evergreen Park's Mayor is joined by Erin Smith of OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital to talk about why (and when) everyone should get tested. We also head to Porter Cullens in preparation for one of the biggest annual weekends on the South Side! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Evergreen Park adults are going back to the prom. That new event and more announced by Village Clerk Kelly Duffy as she stops by the studios. We also talk about some village services you may not know about. Our friend Colleen Klimczak, professional organizer, also stops by for Spring Cleaning 2025 tips you can use! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Listen to how the First National Bank of little Keystone West Virginia became one of the biggest bank failures in history.

Listen to how the First National Bank of little Keystone West Virginia became one of the biggest bank failures in history.

Part 1:We talk with Ben Sprague, VP First National Bank in Bangor Maine, and community supporter and activist.We discuss the likely effects of the housing crisis, especially exacerbated by climate change and its consequent disasters.The 'popular' living places are becoming less attractive due to climate disasters, and the unavailability of home insurance as a result. Disasters affect not only homes, but infrastructure. Rebuilding is problematic, because 40-60% of laborers fear deportation. Interest rates are higher, there are fewer properties available for many reasons. The American dream of home ownership is fading. We discuss reasons, and what could change this outlook.Part 2:We talk with Leo Gugerty, Professor Emeritus, Clemson University.We discuss the results of various polls dealing with immigration, and how the information in those polls is used and misused. We discuss how the polls are designed, and how the design drives the results desired by the pollsters. Specifically, we focus on the surprising outcomes of polls once the questions were re worded.  WNHNFM.ORG  productionMusic: David Rovics, "Time to Act", for Will Von Sproson

On September 7th,1876, three heavily armed men entered the First National Bank of Northfield, Minnesota. They immediately pulled their guns and hopped over the counter, demanding that the clerk open the safe. When he refused, he was viciously beaten. And when one of the other employees made a break for freedom, the bandits shot him in the back. Meanwhile, their companions outside were likewise facing resistance. And within just a matter of a few short minutes, the gang was riddled with bullets. The good folks of Northfield weren't quite as docile as the outlaws had assumed. And they definitely weren't in the mood to have their bank robbed. This raid was supposed to be Jesse James' most daring robbery to date, but instead, it proved to be an abject failure, one that spelled the end for the infamous James Younger gang. But what really occurred there in Northfield? Why'd Jesse James choose Minnesota as a target to begin with? What went wrong during the robbery, and, more importantly, who exactly were those brave citizens who stood up and declared NOT TODAY? Northfield Timestamp – (23:00) Check out the website for more true tales from the Old West https://www.wildwestextra.com/ Email me! https://www.wildwestextra.com/contact/ Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wildwest Free Newsletter! https://wildwestjosh.substack.com/ Shot All To Hell by Mark Lee Gardner – https://a.co/d/2WdVlSF Jesse James Last Rebel by TJ Stiles – https://a.co/d/c8hmQcl Frank and Jesse James by Ted Yeatman – https://a.co/d/6ddj5ye Join Into History for ad-free and bonus content! https://intohistory.supercast.com/ Join Patreon for ad-free and bonus content! https://www.patreon.com/wildwestextra Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enjoy a chat with Evergreen Park's new Fire Chief Corey Hojek. Hear about a recent house fire in the village, the importance of smoke detectors and a returning program for high school kids interested in public safety. Meet an Evergreen Park man who's business is building you a computer and get ready for another free outdoor event to kick off the month of March in The EP. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

He left his role as founder and CEO of Click Rain to become the 32nd mayor of Sioux Falls, moving from a career in the private sector to the public sector. Mayor Paul TenHaken has a candid conversation with us about his choice to become a public servant and the things that he thinks matter more than money.Get Paul's book, The Code of ContentmentLearn more about PaulYou can find more episodes of Common Cents on the Prairie™ on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and on our website.Watch every episode on YouTube, and subscribe to First National Bank's channel!Follow First National Bank on FacebookFollow First National Bank on InstagramFollow First National Bank on TikTokFollow First National Bank on X (Twitter)

The Village of Evergreen Park is starting a 20-year project to replace all of the lead pipes feeding water into your home. Gavin Yeaman joins us to tell you the homeowner's cost and how the village is making this easy on residents. Find out why you'll want to be a part of this program. We also take some time talking about your heart with an OSF Little Company of Mary cardiologist on Evergreen Park's Podcast! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

In this engaging podcast episode, host Kent interviews Rudy Gatlin of the Gatlin Brothers. Rudy shares insights into his music career, favorite performance venues, and the gospel influences that shaped his journey. He discusses the evolution of the music industry, emphasizing the importance of talent and perseverance. Rudy recounts memorable encounters with icons like Johnny Cash and Roy Clark, and reflects on his disciplined upbringing and early gospel performances in Texas. The episode highlights the camaraderie within the country music community and offers valuable advice for aspiring musicians.   Automatically Transcribed With Podsqueeze Speaker 1 00:00:00  This Kent Hance, I hope you enjoyed part one of the interview with Rudy Gatlin. He's a great interview, a great American, and you're going to love. Part two. What's the worst place you ever performed? You know what I mean? Just a a dive. We were fortunate that. Speaker 2 00:00:21  We didn't work too many of those because we started had enough success. And we're making a little money on the road. And we I mean, we weren't taking a lot of money. We weren't making a lot. We were existing. We were living paying the bills, but we didn't have to work, and that wasn't our deal. I love, you know, good country, western, two step and honky tonk music, but. And Houston and lady takes the cowboy and but we we cut 28 records, 28 albums of other types of music. Great ballads write wonderful songs. Larry wrote a bunch of great songs, and we made a bunch of great records. But we thank you, Lord. Because they'd have been throwing beer bottles at us. Speaker 2 00:01:06  What Roy started doing done. Enough dying today. I've done enough dying today to get back to the honky tonk songs. We needed the chicken wire. Speaker 1 00:01:17  That. That's when, Roy Clark tells about the time that it threw some beer bottles at him and some other things, and he finally, we went. He refused to go back to that place, and they said, won't happen anymore. And they had the they had chicken wire in there so people couldn't throw things at them. You know. Speaker 2 00:01:36  When he was doing what he was doing yesterday when I was young, I remember that hit record. Speaker 1 00:01:41  That was a great song. I mean, one of the best that was rent. Speaker 2 00:01:46  They said, get back to Good God and Greyhound. You're gone. Speaker 1 00:01:50  Yeah. Thank God and Greyhound you're gone. But yesterday. Speaker 2 00:01:54  Song. Speaker 1 00:01:55  Yesterday was, written in France and, recorded French. And then somebody got Ahold of it and decided to do it in the United States. And then several people recorded it. And Roy Clark was the the most famous of the ones that did. Speaker 2 00:02:13  Great. Speaker 1 00:02:13  Songs. I know a little about music, not much, but, Speaker 2 00:02:17  And I do know that Porter and Dolly are your favorites. Speaker 1 00:02:20  Yeah. That's right, that's right. You got me up two tickets, I said at one time in class, I said I wouldn't take my dog to see Porter and remember it. Speaker 2 00:02:30  And I remember. Speaker 1 00:02:31  Y'all went out. Speaker 2 00:02:32  And bought. Speaker 1 00:02:32  It. You went out and bought tickets and some dog food and a leash and put it up on the the table where I came in. I came in to teach, and there it was. There's one of those, large classes that was in the small auditorium, and, I could look and there was 100, 150 people in there, and you were the only one that had written on your forehead. Guilty. I mean, I could just I could tell that you had been involved, but I liked it. And it was a lot of fun. A lot of fun. Speaker 2 00:03:05  Yeah. I thought I was smarter than that. Speaker 1 00:03:08  No, you had Gilti written all over you. I got it early on. What? What's the best place? You know, I asked you the worst you could, but what's the nicest place? Speaker 2 00:03:19  Dallas, Texas. Anywhere in Dallas, Texas. Speaker 1 00:03:23  Was always nice. Speaker 2 00:03:25  I'm in Dallas right now at my daughter's. We have a love affair with this city. Going back to when we sang gospel music as a gospel quartet. Right. From Odessa, we traveled to Dallas and Fort Worth and Mesquite and all over Texas. But we came to Dallas to sing in Oak Cliff, Oak Cliff, Assembly of God church. Sure. See? Noah. Whoa, man. Speaker 1 00:03:50  Hey, hey. When the religious music. When you were gospels and everything. What were some of your favorites? Because there's a lot of people listening, and they remember when we used to sing hymns instead of being bop of Jesus. Speaker 2 00:04:05  Well, our first song was I Woke Up. I wish I had my guitar. I've got my guitar in there. Speaker 2 00:04:10  I woke up this morning feeling fine. I woke up with heaven on my mind. I woke up with joy in my soul. Because I knew my Lord had control. I knew I was walking in that light. Because I'd been on my knees in the night. I pray to the Lord gave me sight. And now I'm feeling mighty fine. Yes, I'm feeling mighty. Speaker 1 00:04:34  That's good. Speaker 2 00:04:35  So first song we ever learned. In fact, I think we won that talent show. Singing that song. Speaker 1 00:04:40  That's good. But the standbys are amazing grace. And what a friend we have in Jesus. And y'all, y'all would sing all kinds of. Speaker 2 00:04:51  Well, we sang a lot of those songs, like our heroes, the Blackwood Brothers Statesmen Quartet that came through Abilene, Odessa, Lubbock. We bought the records, took them home and put them on the high five and played those. And mom got up on the piano and we just started singing. Joe knew how to, you know, God just said, y'all sing. Speaker 1 00:05:16  And you. Speaker 2 00:05:17  Know, he he gave you the ability to to understand law and all that stuff. You I, I, like I said, I can't spell be much less understand, you know, lawyer doctors. How do they understand all the, Michael Jordan can shoot a basketball? Tiger Woods and Scottie Scheffler can hit a golf ball. Speaker 1 00:05:41  A long way. Speaker 2 00:05:43  now I'm a I'm a I'm a I'm a better golfer. I'm than he is a singer, I guarantee you that. But God just gave everybody a talent because. And we developed it a little bit, you know, worked, sang in school And. Speaker 1 00:06:00  One year when, Alan White, he had that big party in Dallas headed out to Cowboys Stadium, and, y'all performed in. Your mom was there, and we we left. I was with y'all in a bus. They were taking us to to another part of the city and, had a great visit, and told your mom that you were a great student and everything. And she kind of grinned at me and said, you don't have to lie. Speaker 1 00:06:34  She she had a good sense of humor. Speaker 2 00:06:37  Yeah. I think she found out about that first semester away from home. Well, see, that was my first semester away from home. Curley Gatlin was a firm disciplinarian. Love. I love my upbringing. Mama, you know, wouldn't take anything for it. But, you know, they were firm. And I had to go to Odessa College and live at home for two years. And when I hopped in my 68 Volkswagen In 1972, headed north through Andrew. Boy, I was I was up all the way up to 65 miles an hour, probably on my way to Lubbock. I was free as the first time I'd ever been on my own. So. And like I said, I took too many hard courses, learn how to drink beer and play poker. But I made up for it and graduated and all that. Thankful for them. And they're there. You know, I try to a lot of people say you're just like your daddy. Speaker 2 00:07:29  And I say, thank you. Speaker 1 00:07:31  Sure. Speaker 2 00:07:32  Thank you very much. Mother drove us from Odessa to Dallas on Highway 80. Chancellor. Odessa. Midland. Big spring. Sweetwater. Abilene. Speaker 1 00:07:48  Eastland. Cisco. A Ranger. Ranger here in Weatherford. Speaker 2 00:07:56  Weatherford. Fort worth. Dallas. She one time we sang at Oak Cliff Assembly of God Church nine Sundays in a row, one. Speaker 1 00:08:06  Summer, and she'd take you back and forth every, every Sunday. Speaker 2 00:08:10  Before. Larry had his driver's license. And one night we stayed and did Sunday night service. The next day, I woke up in my bed in Odessa. On highway 80. Trucks, cars. You know how much. You know how much you miss cars going that way about like that. Speaker 1 00:08:34  Yeah. Speaker 2 00:08:37  And she drove us home and put it. Got us to bed. Got us up for school the next morning. Speaker 1 00:08:43  You were lucky. You you were fortunate. You had great parents, great parents. Speaker 2 00:08:49  And daddy was an oil field. He couldn't go with us. Speaker 1 00:08:51  Yeah. Speaker 2 00:08:52  Momma drove. We went to California a couple of times. New York one summer. Yeah, that. Great parents. Speaker 1 00:08:59  Well, it's a great training for you. What? What would you say to any young person that's looking to go into the music business today? Speaker 2 00:09:11  Bless their hearts. I'm. I'm so glad we came along when we did, because. But I can go pull a guy off the street and say, hey, man, we can get a guitar around you and you can start singing and make you a record and get you a website, get you a publicity agent and get you an agent and get you down here singing at so-and-so and do all this. Guess what? So can everybody else. There are just there's no gatekeeper anymore. There used to be a gatekeeper, and that was the A&R artist and repertoire person at the record company. If you couldn't sing and play your butt off, they weren't going to spend 100, $150,000 on making a record because they had to sell them if they didn't think they could sell them. Speaker 2 00:10:02  And they got money back. You weren't going to get a record deal. So there's. And the internet. Thank God. I mean, everybody's getting to live their dream and fulfill, you know, chase their dream and and everybody all chase your heart and. Yeah, we did. We did too. But if it hadn't worked out, I guarantee you I'd. I'd have gone and done something else. I'd I'd have taken that business law, by golly, diploma and walked right into First National Bank. Speaker 1 00:10:33  Well, you you could have been an accountant since you loved accounting so much. Hey, talking about performers. Who were some of the best people that you got to know and got to know well, and that recognized you the minute they saw you and and that were good people and encouraging type people. Speaker 2 00:10:51  Johnny cash. June Carter cash. Roy Clark. Speaker 1 00:10:57  what kind of guy was Roy Clark? Speaker 2 00:11:00  Great guy, great talent, great singer. Very entertaining. Entertaining, a great entertainer, good guy. John and June Cash. Speaker 2 00:11:09  Dottie West brought Larry to to Nashville. Roger Miller. Well, you name all those old guys, and we know them, and they know us. Speaker 1 00:11:18  Roger Miller was, originally from Shamrock. Or somewhere up in between, Shamrock and Eric, Oklahoma or something like that. And, you know, he he can't roller skate in the buffalo herd was one of his big ones. Speaker 2 00:11:35  But you can be happy if. Speaker 1 00:11:36  You if you if you have a mind to trailer for sale or rent, you know. He had a bunch of them. Speaker 2 00:11:43  You know what Roger said? Speaker 1 00:11:44  What? Speaker 2 00:11:46  You know, it don't make sense. That common sense don't make much sense anymore. isn't that good? Speaker 1 00:11:54  It is. Rudy, thank you so much. you've you've been great. You've done so well. And and you really inspired those students when you and you didn't talk with about 7 or 8 minutes and you told them how much the school meant to them and how much it meant to you and what you wanted to do. And I think the only thing you said, you wish that your mom and dad could see you walk across that stage, and that would have been neat, but, well, in anything. Speaker 2 00:12:22  They had the best seat in the house. Speaker 1 00:12:24  They did an ending. What the the thing that kept you from walking across the stage. I was going to ask that. Explain to the listeners what happened that caused you from not being able to walk across the stage. Speaker 2 00:12:40  Well, I had 64 hours when I went to from Odessa College. four of them didn't transfer, so 60. And I was I guess I was close to being a junior or whatever. The one of the semesters we had a couple of concerts in LA at the old Palomino Club in LA. And then we went to Vegas for a week to work in the Vegas Lounge, which was a great lounge. And Glen Campbell was in the main room. Well, I said, good Lord, I can't take that. I can't take that much time out of school. So I took two courses. One of them was Doctor Bowling Corp. Finance, and another one was another. So I just took eight hours that semester and I made a D in Corp. Finance. Speaker 1 00:13:29  That's easy. Speaker 2 00:13:30  To do. I told you the story. He wouldn't give me one point. Speaker 1 00:13:34  I had to. Speaker 2 00:13:35  Take it again. So I just passed three hours. That one semester I got behind. I was behind 12 hours. I made it up the next couple of semesters, but in the spring of 74, I was still 12 hours short. I took four, I was going to take four summer school classes. I took the first two. I'm going to take the next two. And they cancelled that real estate course and I went, oh no. And at that time, you remember, you could not take any correspondence to your last 30 hours. It had to be on campus. Right. And I said, I'm going to Nashville. I'm going to sing, I can I'm not I can't stick around here for three hours. They said they made an exception. I thank them, thank you, Texas Tech. I took the course. I went to Nashville, sent my lessons in, came back home in December, drove to Lubbock, took the test, passed it, finished all 130 hours. Speaker 2 00:14:37  Right? Speaker 1 00:14:38  Right. Speaker 2 00:14:40  And so it's December 74th, but I got them all in. That's why I didn't get to walk. And those turkeys that taught me how to drink beer and play poker, they graduated on time and walked that May. I just got through talking to them a couple of days ago. Speaker 1 00:14:57  Well, they had learned they had those first two years to learn how to do it. And you didn't have those two years you were still at home. Speaker 2 00:15:05  I was ready. I was a rookie. They were they were. Speaker 1 00:15:09  They were. Speaker 2 00:15:09  Professional veterans. Speaker 1 00:15:11  That's the reason you got to be careful on New Year's Eve, because the amateur drunks will be out and they'll run over you. You know. Speaker 2 00:15:17  They'll screw up the weave. Speaker 1 00:15:19  That's right. They'll mess up the weave. Speaker 2 00:15:21  That's that. That's why straight people don't go. That's why I don't go drive. Because when I'm driving straight, I'm going to mess up the weave. Speaker 1 00:15:28  Yeah, mess them up. Rudy, thank you very much. We've enjoyed it. Speaker 1 00:15:33  And thank you. Tell your friends to listen to the Ken Hance, best storyteller in Texas. And they'll get to hear people like Rudy Gatlin.

Hour three of Sportstime starts with Jason Munz, Tigers Basketball Beat Writer of the Commercial Appeal to talk the Tigers. Next, we have our First National Bank & Trust Friday Football Forecast. Then, we head into Crunch Time to conclude.

Mayor Kelly Burke breaks down the State of Evergreen Park with highlights on last year's accomplishments and what is ahead for the village. Dr Ashley Carlson, the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction for District 124 schools, tells us how the select classes, materials and more for your kids. Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Hour three of Sportstime kicks off by welcoming the Tigers Basketball Beat Writer of the Commercial Appeal, Jason Munz, to talk Tiger Basketball. Next we have our First National Bank & Trust Friday Football Forecast to give our picks for the upcoming football schedule. To wrap up the show, we roll into Crunch Time.

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The EPCHS Madrigals visit our studios for a quick Christmas treat. Our next full episode releases on New Year's Eve to celebrate the year that was 2024. Until then, enjoy some song in our special video release! Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

Get your kids ready to play hockey at a ridiculously low price and enjoy a new season at the Daniel V Capuano Ice Rink in Evergreen Park. We've got the guys who run the show breaking down a new season of outdoor fun on the ice. We also have the kids from Northwest Elementary School singing you through the holidays. Hear from their principal and enjoy their show in "30 Minutes of Good!" Brought to you by The First National Bank of Evergreen Park!  Find the account that is right for you today! Get the latest news and information concerning everything going on in and around Evergreen Park and stay connected to your neighbors! Evergreen Park residents join Chris Lanuti at his 9-foot homemade basement bar each week. Listen, interact & get all of your free subscription options at theEPpodcast.com​!

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Today's guest is proving that financial models can prioritize the well-being of farmers and the resilience of our food systems—not just financial returns. Mark Watson, president and chief investment officer of Potlikker Capital, leads a fund dedicated to supporting BIPOC farmers in the U.S. who operate at the intersection of racial and climate justice.Drawing from his extensive background in conventional finance, Mark sheds light on why our current economic systems fail small farmers—and how Potlikker is pioneering a blended approach to overcome these challenges.How can rural BIPOC farmers thrive in an industrialized, consolidated food system? Mark is helping to chart the path forward.In this episode, we cover: Mark's journey from traditional finance to seeing the need for a new kind of financing for rural BIPOC farmers. Potlikker Capital's strategy for building a networked, resilient food system with an emphasis on supporting farmers of color. The revolutionary power of de-centering financial returns from the investment process. How they've structured their organization to invest wisely. How to engage the broader investment community in food and racial justice work. And much more...More about Mark and Potlikker Capital:Mark Watson is the President and Chief Investment Officer of Potlikker Capital. Previously, his impactful tenure as Managing Director of the Fair Food Fund mobilized catalytic capital to enhance community access to healthy food and promote local ownership in food production and distribution, always with a focus on social equity.In addition, Mark founded Keel Asset Management LLC, a pioneering financial advisory firm dedicated to providing socially responsible investment solutions to nonprofits and public and corporate pension plans. His career began in commercial banking at the First National Bank of Chicago (now JP Morgan Chase), where he amassed over 30 years of experience managing investment portfolios for foundations, endowments, and institutional pension funds.Notably, Mark co-designed and launched the Boston Impact Initiative Fund, an integrated racial justice capital fund that successfully deployed capital to over 30 small businesses. He continues to contribute his expertise as an investment committee member for the Fund.He serves as an advisory board member of MIT/Health Innovation Systems Inc., Director of Transition at The Institute of Educational Leadership, board president of Sustainable Cape, Inc., and was previously a board member of the Social Venture Network.Agrarian Futures is produced by Alexandre Miller, who also wrote our theme song. This episode was edited by Drew O'Doherty.

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