34 episodes
50 States of Mind Ryan Bernsten
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4.5 • 72 Ratings
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State by state, host Ryan Bernsten and international guests explore perceptions of America via interviews with mayors, governors, and voters on both sides of the aisle from a 5-month journey through all 50 states. Take a trip through America to listen and to learn what's really happening in the USA.
www.50statesofmind.org
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Wyoming
Ryan and guest Luke discuss his move from Northern England to NYC and listen to interviews with Amber—owner of Backwards Distillery—as well as the Mayor of Casper, WY and former Gov. Mike Wallace.
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Kentucky
Ryan and guest Louise discuss Scottish versus American humor before listening to an interview with an interfaith pastor, two apprentices at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, and three COMICON attendees.
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Georgia
Ryan and guest Ioan discuss why the directness democracy isn't keeping pace with technological advances, what redistributive policies look like in the UK and US, and discuss a trip to the ruins of the world's largest asylum in Milledgeville, Georgia.
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Hawaii
Ryan and guest Michelle talk about birds, Hawaiian language, ea, and the military presence on the island state.
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Louisiana
Ryan and guest Anne talk about the hometown theatre companies that changed us and the differences between major arts hubs, then listen to conversations with a conservative radio host in New Orleans and the owner of the Demo Divas demolition company.
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Tennessee
Ryan and native Virginian Brandon talk about Liberty University (one of the largest Christian universities in the USA), the marriage between religion and politics, then listen to interviews with a Tennessee state rep. and a tap dancer in Centennial Park.
Customer Reviews
Umbridge would be proud
If you’re looking for a good deep dive into the insights of the many sides of the United States that takes an unbiased approach to seeing why things are the way they are this is the podcast for you. Ryan is very good at exploring all the crevices of the United States and really makes it enjoyable to explore with him. You’re really missing out if you’re not listening to this!
New Mexico?
This was the first and only episode of your podcast I’ll listen to. So much for learning anything about New Mexico. Your naivety could have gotten you into this situation in any of the 50 states.
Disappointing
What a myopic slant on America and our politics. If you are trying to alienate listeners you’re doing a fab job. Getting an American history review from someone who lives in another country and clearly doesn’t understand our democracy is a waste of time. (Georgia episode). I won’t be recommending or listening further.
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