25 episodes

“More Americans are asking themselves a fundamental question, What’s America’s Purpose?

That’s the question we ask ourselves on this podcast in conversations with entertaining guests about achieving sustainable prosperity in the 21st Century. We will unwrap American history, Strategy, and Citizen Action by discussing our story of self, as American citizens, our story of us, as to what ought to be our national purpose, and our story of now, as to what each of us as citizens can do to help build and carry out the best version of America.

In a few years, it will be the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of independence. So let's talk it over and decide for ourselves, what IS America’s Purpose. And now, here’s your host Matt Bogoshian.

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What's America's Purpose‪?‬ Matt Bogoshian

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“More Americans are asking themselves a fundamental question, What’s America’s Purpose?

That’s the question we ask ourselves on this podcast in conversations with entertaining guests about achieving sustainable prosperity in the 21st Century. We will unwrap American history, Strategy, and Citizen Action by discussing our story of self, as American citizens, our story of us, as to what ought to be our national purpose, and our story of now, as to what each of us as citizens can do to help build and carry out the best version of America.

In a few years, it will be the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of independence. So let's talk it over and decide for ourselves, what IS America’s Purpose. And now, here’s your host Matt Bogoshian.

Be sure to subscribe to the show!

    Anna Laymon: Helping Us Make the Most of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

    Anna Laymon: Helping Us Make the Most of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence

    Listen to Anna Laymon, Vice President of Programs and Planning at America 250 who until recently ran America’s Women’s Suffrage Commission commemorating women’s equality.  Anna gives us her take on America’s purpose and how each of us can participate in the five year national effort to recognize America's commitment to our founding ideals of equality, diversity, integrity, freedom, and justice. Learn more about what you can do at America250.org   
    Learn more about Anna Laymon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalaymon/

    • 47 min
    Season 1 Greatest Hits of What’s America’s Purpose Podcast!

    Season 1 Greatest Hits of What’s America’s Purpose Podcast!

    Description: 
    Listen to snippets from 22 wonderful guests on a whirlwind discussion about America’s purpose in the 21st century.  In one show, you’ll hear from famous leaders, experts, and average citizens alike all discussing American ideals, what they are and ought to be, how they inform America’s path forward, and how each American can play a role in advancing the progress.
    Our work in Season 1 has led to a new collaboration with America250 for Season 2 to begin later this year. 
    Stay tuned for that and enjoy!
    Learn more about What’s America’s Purpose: https://www.whatsamericaspurpose.com/
    Learn more about America250: https://america250.org/
    Learn more about the Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdgs.un.org/goals
    Learn more about American progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: https://sdg.data.gov/
    Connect with Matt on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-bogoshian-55776b26/
    Podcast Production by Podcasting4Associations.com

    • 1 hr 55 min
    Radhika Shah: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for All Americans!

    Radhika Shah: Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals for All Americans!

    • 48 min
    Fred Kenney: How Can We “Ship” Ourselves Toward a Sustainable Future?

    Fred Kenney: How Can We “Ship” Ourselves Toward a Sustainable Future?

    Listen to Fred Kenney, former US Coast Guard Admiral who now works for the UN’s International Maritime Organization,  about what can be done to improve our oceans and the way we ship things here at home and across the world. Enjoy!
     
    Learn more about the UN’s IMO:https://www.imo.org/en/About/Pages/Default.aspx

    • 56 min
    Andrew J. Hoffman: Living With Purpose By “Reconstructing America!”

    Andrew J. Hoffman: Living With Purpose By “Reconstructing America!”

    Listen to author and scholar Andrew Hoffman tell us about his journey from being a carpenter building homes to helping each of us build a calling in life tied to the Great Work of our time; constructing a sustainable America!
    Enjoy!
    Learn more about Andy Hoffman and his work: http://www.andrewhoffman.net/
     
    Connect with Matt on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-bogoshian-55776b26/
    Podcast Production by Podcasting4Associations.com

    • 1 hr 4 min
    Mustafa Santiago Ali: America’s Road to Environmental Justice

    Mustafa Santiago Ali: America’s Road to Environmental Justice

    Listen to inspiring environmental justice leader Mustafa Santiago Ali tell his story about growing up in Appalachia amongst civil rights leaders and cancer causing pollution and how it informed his leadership in and out of government to get our nation to respond to the disproportionate impacts of pollution on so many of what he calls “the forgotten people”.  
    Mustafa gives us his take on America’s purpose and talks about his high profile government resignation from Trump’s EPA followed by his work for the Hip Hop Caucus and the National Wildlife Federation. 
    Enjoy!
    Learn more about Mustafa’s high profile resignation, and his work with the Hip Hop Caucus and the National Wildlife Federation

    Connect with Matt on Linkedin. https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-bogoshian-55776b26/

    • 1 hr 2 min

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