Podcasts about rural

It happens in Washington D.C. all the time but also in state legislatures, political decisions are often made down the party lines with members voting with the official policy or opinion of one's political party. What happens when those policies work for cities but not for the rural districts of a state? That challenge could not be showcased better than in Washington State, which ranks second in the nation for agricultural production but also has cities like Seattle and Spokane to care for. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) who says there is a balancing act in meeting the needs and interests of rural areas in a state and its cities, and he also shares plenty of reasons to visit his beautiful state. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It happens in Washington D.C. all the time but also in state legislatures, political decisions are often made down the party lines with members voting with the official policy or opinion of one's political party. What happens when those policies work for cities but not for the rural districts of a state? That challenge could not be showcased better than in Washington State, which ranks second in the nation for agricultural production but also has cities like Seattle and Spokane to care for. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) who says there is a balancing act in meeting the needs and interests of rural areas in a state and its cities, and he also shares plenty of reasons to visit his beautiful state. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It happens in Washington D.C. all the time but also in state legislatures, political decisions are often made down the party lines with members voting with the official policy or opinion of one's political party. What happens when those policies work for cities but not for the rural districts of a state? That challenge could not be showcased better than in Washington State, which ranks second in the nation for agricultural production but also has cities like Seattle and Spokane to care for. FOX's Tonya J. Powers speaks with Washington State Senator Drew MacEwen (R) who says there is a balancing act in meeting the needs and interests of rural areas in a state and its cities, and he also shares plenty of reasons to visit his beautiful state. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JC Cole once again checking in from New Jersey giving us a dose of reality of what is happening around the world and how it could, will affect us.

The cyber and EMP attack on U.S. is eminent and the real question is what are you doing to prepare for it? Too many distractions in today's world to short it all out so the real answer lies in what you do for yourself in your community.

In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, join Tom Vander Ark as he explores the transformative power of community-engaged learning with guests from Elizabethton High School in rural Tennessee. Discover how educators like Dustin Hensley are redefining education by integrating real-world challenges into the classroom, allowing students to develop crucial skills and a sense of purpose. Hear inspiring stories from alumni Veronica Watson and Sadie Whitehead, who share how these experiences have shaped their personal and professional lives. This conversation highlights the importance of student-centered education and the potential for community engagement to create meaningful learning opportunities. Tune in to learn how schools can become vibrant hubs for community connection and innovation. Outline (00:00) Introduction to Community Engaged Learning (02:45) Student-Centered Learning in Action (14:20) Leadership and Community Impact (27:19) The Role of AI in Community Learning (29:43) Advice for Educational Leaders (31:52) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Links Watch the full video here Read the full blog Dustin Hensley LinkedIn Elizabethon City Schools Dustin Hensley Profile  Sadie Whitehead Chatt Foundation team 

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

A tiny, tiny beetle is singing a song that Tasmanian Berry growers are not liking, and the search is underway to combat the little pest.

A Tasmanian farming couple involved in the apple industry for more than four decades are leaving the orchard for a sea change to Tasmania's east coast.

Calls to change the funding cycle for Rural Mental Health organisation

Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.

Rural areas like Durango face a healthcare crisis: retaining a workforce, in particular support staff. In April 2o24, Axis Healthcare received a $1.3 million Opportunity Now Grant. To tackle the issue they plan to “grow our own”with local health-care partners to retain a local workforce. By Sadie Smith.  Watch this story at www.durangolocal.news/newsstories/growing-our-own-1-3m-plan-to-train-local-healthcare-workers  This story is sponsored by La Plata Economic Development Alliance.Support the show

In small towns and quiet places, dairy farmers contribute more than just a fresh milk supply to the nation's consumers.

AARP's Sean Voskuhl says living in rural areas has its challenges and it doesn't get any easier as we get older.

Why can't farmers in the United States make their own fuel? Why can't they buy ethanol for personal use from a plant they are part owner of? Why do only the ethanol manufacturers not the farmers get government assistance? The farmer is the low man on the totem pole here and getting squashed.

Wally Congdon runs Scottish Highland cattle near Missoula, MT and has a fresh look at the future of beef production and water utilization in food production.

This is part two of our conversation with Brian Peters! In this episode, host JJ Hodshire is discussing rural health with Brian Peters, CEO of the Michigan Health & Hospital Association. They talk about what it means to lead an association in equipping hospitals and healthcare organizations to serve their communities. Topics include current healthcare challenges, overcoming obstacles and of course, what it all has to do with rural health.  Follow Rural Health Today on social media! https://x.com/RuralHealthPod https://www.youtube.com/@ruralhealthtoday7665  Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/ https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/ https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/  Follow our guest on social media! Brian Peters https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-peters-bb7b942/  Michigan Health & Hospital Association https://www.mha.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/michiganhospitals/ https://www.facebook.com/MichiganHospitals/# https://www.instagram.com/mihospitalassoc/ 

Send us a textNot everyone in an underserved hospital is going to want to do all advanced procedures. And so fortunately, one of the things we have been able to do, as Dr. Ian Wilson coined, is we work where we're needed and live where we want to." -- J. Dana Dunleavy, MDIn this episode, host Ezana M. Azene, MD, PhD, speaks with J. Dana Dunleavy, MD, about the triumphs and tribulations of small and rural IR practices, particularly in the realm of spinal interventions.Related resources:Read more about small and rural practice models in IR Quarterly. Read moreLearn more about the Small and Rural Practice Committee and how to get involved. Open positions close at the end of July.SIR thanks BD for its generous support of the Kinked Wire.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

As Congress considers what could be the most significant Medicaid cuts in U.S. history, experts are sounding the alarm about the far-reaching consequences—especially for small businesses and rural communities.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senators are split on the level of funding for a rural hospital relief fund. Key Republican appropriators are raising concerns with a rescissions package. Senate appropriators plan to start fiscal 2026 markups after the (questionably) upcoming recess. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Rural news and events from South Australia and the nation.

Overgrown hedges might seem harmless, but they're causing real danger on rural roads. Earlier this week, we heard from Ger Hyland of the Irish Road Haulage Association about how blocked sightlines and low-hanging branches are putting drivers at risk. In this episode, we head to North Wexford to meet James Graham, a local resident dealing with these issues firsthand.

A Stuckey's just outside of Rolla is trying to meet the needs of an increasing number of Muslim truck drivers and road trippers.

The case for diversity in healthcare professions is strong. Research shows that a diverse healthcare workforce improves health outcomes, particularly for patients of color, and also increases people's access to care and their perception of the care they receive.  Physicians of color are more likely to build careers in underserved communities, which can contribute even more toward the goal of reducing healthcare disparities. So, what does it take to cultivate a strong and diverse health care workforce? On this week's episode, we gain insights from two knowledgeable guests, who spoke with Dr. Hadiya Green at  Movement Is Life's annual summit: Dr. Cheryl Brewster, Senior Executive Dean for Access, Opportunity, and Collaboration and a Professor in the Department of Bioethics, Humanism, and Policy Roseman University College of Medicine Dr. Jarrod Lockhart, formerly an instructor at Morehouse School of Medicine, now Assistant Vice Provost, Education Outreach & Collaboration at Oregon Health & Science University Never miss an episode – be sure to subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Join us for a conversation with Sarah Harvey, a recent PP-OTD graduate from BU based in rural Maine. In this episode, Sarah reflects on the importance of recognizing professional burnout and compassion fatigue among occupational therapists and other health care professionals. After facing burnout and professional fatigue herself, Sarah wanted to give back and support her peers. To do this Sarah designed an online community of practice for fellow Maine home health occupational therapy practitioners. Listen as she shares her experience and expertise, and what she has done to support other OTPs.

The Mendocino County Board of Supervisors met on Tuesday and discussed a grand jury report that found the county department of planning and building services was not adhering for state law or local ordinances with regard to permits for limited density rural dwellings. The supervisors also discussed withdrawing from a master tax sharing agreement in response to Ukiah's proposed annexation of county land. 

What options do rural students have after high school, and how can they overcome obstacles to meeting their goals?

Spain's countryside is the most depopulated in Europe. Some villages have just one resident left in them. But locals are fighting back, determined to attract new inhabitants. FRANCE 24's Maude Petit-Jové and Maxime Bergeron report from Spanish two villages that are managing to turn the tide of urbanisation.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director of reimbursement for the Citizens Memorial Hospital system in southwestern Missouri. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Rural hospitals across the country, many already struggling to stay afloat, could face devastating consequences if proposed Medicaid cuts in the domestic spending bill become law. To help understand what’s at stake, Geoff Bennett spoke with Tim Wolters, the director of reimbursement for the Citizens Memorial Hospital system in southwestern Missouri. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

How can a state claim "States Rights" if 20% plus of their revenue comes from the Federal Government. I say they can't what say you?

Jeff Sommer, Managing Director, Stroudwater Associates, speaks with Tom Waldrep, former United States Bankruptcy Judge with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, about how financial and operational distress affects rural hospital partnerships and why strategic drift destroys value and jeopardizes strategic options. They discuss the early warning signs of distress that could lead to bankruptcy or sale, strategic options for mitigating distress and entering into a partnership or restructure, and the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural hospitals today. Sponsored by Stroudwater.Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-45iawb8CBwLearn more about Stroudwater: https://www.stroudwater.com/ Essential Legal Updates, Now in Audio AHLA's popular Health Law Daily email newsletter is now a daily podcast, exclusively for AHLA Premium members. Get all your health law news from the major media outlets on this podcast! To subscribe and add this private podcast feed to your podcast app, go to americanhealthlaw.org/dailypodcast. Stay At the Forefront of Health Legal Education Learn more about AHLA and the educational resources available to the health law community at https://www.americanhealthlaw.org/.

Some GOP senators remain concerned about a Medicaid provision's impact on rural hospitals. A Senate floor vote is likely this week related to the U.S. strikes in Iran. House appropriators mark up a Homeland Security spending bill as immigration policy tensions rise. Jacob Fulton has your CQ Morning Briefing for Tuesday, June 23, 2025.

In this deeply human and research-informed conversation, clinical research specialist Grace Ogren joins Avik Chakraborty to unpack the complexity of depression and how it's commonly misunderstood. From her personal experience with chronic suicidality and psychiatric treatment to her work with emerging therapies like ketamine, Grace speaks candidly about the real barriers to healing, the misconceptions around antidepressants, and why access—especially in rural areas—remains a critical issue. This is not a conversation about quick fixes but about how healing actually unfolds—messy, nonlinear, and courageous. About the Guest:Grace Ogren is a mental health researcher, writer, and clinical research specialist at Recovery.com. Drawing from both professional expertise and lived experience, Grace brings clarity to complicated mental health topics, including depression, suicidality, psychiatric stigma, and the therapeutic potential of ketamine. She's committed to making mental healthcare more honest, informed, and accessible. Key Takeaways: Depression isn't just sadness—it's a complete shift in how the brain functions, and it affects every aspect of daily life. Ketamine therapy, while not a cure, can provide relief when traditional medications fail, helping patients access deeper therapeutic healing. There's still significant stigma surrounding psychiatric medication—Grace urges we treat it no differently than taking meds for any other chronic condition. Rural communities face serious mental health care shortages, making telehealth a vital bridge. Medications aren't Band-Aids; they're tools that can help stabilize someone enough to benefit from deeper therapy and recovery work. Connect with Grace Ogren:Reach out to Grace via LinkedIn or https://www.graceogren.com/   Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM me here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Tune into all our 15 podcasts:https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik Subscribe To Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Our Community:https://nas.io/healthymind   Stay Tuned and Follow Us:YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads – https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster #podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #MentalHealthAwareness #DepressionRecovery #KetamineTherapy #HealingJourney #MindfulnessMatters #ConsciousLiving #VoicesOfUnity #PodcastLife #StorytellingAsMedicine

Features reporter Samantha Swindler talks about the hidden gem stories she finds in some of Oregon's smallest towns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Rep Mike Lee suggesting that the Federal Government sell off land there may be consequences. Interesting to me that this bill is proposed by a representative from the one state that leads the charge in getting land back to the state.

I fail to understand how no matter what industry or business we are talking about in today's world labor is at the core the problem. Lets forget about immigrant labor for a moment, what happen to American work ethic?

Some more traditional farmland in Tasmania is being swept up by the demand for residential housing.

Rural news and events from Tasmania and the nation.

Rural news and events from New South Wales and the nation.

The Proof Is in the Dough: Rural Southern Women, Extension, and Making Money (University of Georgia Press, 2025) examines how rural white and African American women in Alabama and Florida used the Cooperative Extension Service's home demonstration programming between 1914 and 1929 as a means to earn extra income. Kathryn L. Beasley explores an area of rural women's history that has not been closely examined--that is, how rural American women involved with home demonstration used the skills they learned as a way to better themselves economically. Furthermore, Beasley traces how this extra income allowed these women to shape their own producing and consuming habits. While most home demonstration programming during the Progressive Era and 1920s focused on ways to save money--among other objectives--rural women in Alabama and Florida used different strategies to earn more money and gain some economic independence. Beasley's research shows how Alabama and Florida's rural women exercised their own determination and resourcefulness to create ways to economically sustain themselves by using food, tangible items, handicrafts, small businesses, and more to their advantage. However, while there were similarities in how these rural women earned extra money, the states in which they lived differed in important agricultural ways. Florida offered a wider variety of growing and environmental seasons and, as a result, a larger diversity of crops. By taking a comparative approach--both Florida versus Alabama and Black versus white--Beasley details the unique and innovative ways that rural southern women applied their considerable agricultural and domestic skills to improve their lives and the lives of their families. In so doing, she also reveals how disposable income helped establish ideas of empowerment and financial independence in the years before the economic struggles of the 1930s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Proof Is in the Dough: Rural Southern Women, Extension, and Making Money (University of Georgia Press, 2025) examines how rural white and African American women in Alabama and Florida used the Cooperative Extension Service's home demonstration programming between 1914 and 1929 as a means to earn extra income. Kathryn L. Beasley explores an area of rural women's history that has not been closely examined--that is, how rural American women involved with home demonstration used the skills they learned as a way to better themselves economically. Furthermore, Beasley traces how this extra income allowed these women to shape their own producing and consuming habits. While most home demonstration programming during the Progressive Era and 1920s focused on ways to save money--among other objectives--rural women in Alabama and Florida used different strategies to earn more money and gain some economic independence. Beasley's research shows how Alabama and Florida's rural women exercised their own determination and resourcefulness to create ways to economically sustain themselves by using food, tangible items, handicrafts, small businesses, and more to their advantage. However, while there were similarities in how these rural women earned extra money, the states in which they lived differed in important agricultural ways. Florida offered a wider variety of growing and environmental seasons and, as a result, a larger diversity of crops. By taking a comparative approach--both Florida versus Alabama and Black versus white--Beasley details the unique and innovative ways that rural southern women applied their considerable agricultural and domestic skills to improve their lives and the lives of their families. In so doing, she also reveals how disposable income helped establish ideas of empowerment and financial independence in the years before the economic struggles of the 1930s. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/food

News from the rural and farming sector.

Let's talk about Trump's causing Red States to lose rural healthcare....

Despite Climate Change Committee warnings, the Scottish Government says it will not reduce livestock numbers.Some good news on rural crime, but livestock theft remains high.Could a trade deal with the Gulf States open the door to low-welfare meat imports?Mud sunscreen for pigs: farmers tell us what they do for livestock and crops to combat a heatwave.Presented by Charlotte Smith and produced by Beatrice Fenton.

We're joined by Nick from Nick Off Duty, whose YouTube channel documenting real police work has garnered over 200,000 subscribers. He shares insights from his 18 years in law enforcement and introduces his groundbreaking police recruiting app designed to revolutionize how departments find qualified candidates nationwide.Behind the badge lies a world far more complex than most civilians ever see. Through candid analysis of real police encounters, we journey into the split-second decisions and psychological burdens that officers carry every day. What happens when less-than-lethal tactics fail during a confrontation? We dissect bodycam footage showing the moment when an apartment call escalates to lethal force, examining both what happened and the emotional aftermath officers face. The reality is stark—no officer wants to take a life, yet when that tragic moment comes, they're subjected to intense scrutiny, investigations, and psychological trauma that can last a lifetime.Rural policing emerges as a surprisingly challenging reality, with officers patrolling territories spanning hundreds of miles with backup potentially an hour away. This geographic isolation creates unique tactical considerations that urban departments rarely face. When you're the only officer for miles and a situation turns dangerous, how does that reality affect your decision-making?The mental health crisis emerges repeatedly throughout our conversation—both the toll on officers themselves and the challenges of responding to mental health emergencies with limited resources. County jails have become de facto mental health institutions, a role they were never designed to fulfill.Whether you're in law enforcement, considering a career in policing, or simply seeking to understand the human beings behind the badge, this episode offers rare, unfiltered insights into the profession's unseen realities. Subscribe now and join the conversation about what it truly means to protect and serve in today's complex world.#police #lawenforcement #cops  #bridgethegap #bethechange 

Today we welcome Arthur Parkinson onto the R2Kast!

Very strange story about the shooting of Minnesota lawmakers. The suspect was captured, but his political leanings are impossible to determine at this point. No Kings rallies nationwide stayed mostly peaceful, but there were a few incidents. Israel and Iran spent the weekend launching missiles at each other. How involved was the U.S. in the attack on Iran? Thoughts on the Army 250th birthday parade. Praise for the Drudge Report from a liberal talking head. It appears Trump and Musk have made up. "Maryland Man" gets his day in court. MLB pitcher makes bold statement. Important AI warning. 00:00 Pat Gray UNLEASHED 00:38 New Pat Gray BINGO! Card 07:37 Who is Vance Boelter? 15:33 Melissa Hortman Last Vote 17:16 Tim Walz Wants Democrats to be Meaner 18:25 Trump on Minnesota Shooter 26:14 Wanted Posters for Trump & Vance 27:56 Randi Weingarten at No Kings Event 30:47 No Kings Protest in Fort Worth, TX 33:16 AI Babies – Florida Sheriff Warning 35:10 Reporter VS. Police Officer 38:09 Protesters Messing with Horses 41:17 Iran/Israel War Continues 51:23 Scott Jennings Explains Israel War 1:00:03 Missiles Hit Haifa, Israel 1:02:01 Tim Walz Wants China to Bring Peace? 1:12:04 James Carville Likes Drudge Report 1:15:07 Trump on EV Mandate 1:19:57 Trump Swears in New Army Recruits 1:23:16 Army Parade in Washington DC 1:28:20 Maryland Man in Court 1:31:58 Dodgers Pitcher Wears Rainbow Hat 1:34:05 Mark Andreesen on The Future of AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, in Chappaqua, New York, a brutal murder sends this extremely upscsale area into a panic, with ideas of a shadowy killer, lurking in the darkness. But the real story makes people begin to look in their own homes for monsters, after a prominent attorney's family suffers what appears to be a violent tragedy, but what turned out to be a diabolical, and well planned cold blooded murder! Affairs, scamming, and much more lead to the truth!! Or does it?   Along the way, we find out that fires weren't the only thing that could take out a town, that yiou shouldn't crash into the emergency room, if you have a problem, and that you should never send your girlfriend flowers, on the day you plan to murder your wife!   New episodes every Wednesday night!!   Donate at patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.com   Go to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions!   Follow us on... instagram.com/smalltownmurder facebook.com/smalltownpod   Also, listen to James & Jimmie's other shows, Crime In Sports & Your Stupid Opinions on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!!