American Tributaries

Michael Whidden
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American Tributaries Podcast

The American Tributaries podcast will explore the vast and various currents of people in the United States of America, like a modern-day Lewis & Clark journey, talking with...learning from...and being amazed by...people of all stripes from all places doing all sorts of things. Although a broad mission, the podcast will focus on a particular and very important niche: cultivating hope in – and celebration of – America.

  1. Episode 88 - Michael Green of Nevada on Vegas, Local History & 115-Degree Days

    6 DAYS AGO

    Episode 88 - Michael Green of Nevada on Vegas, Local History & 115-Degree Days

    Michael Green lives in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he is a professor and department chair for the history department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He specializes in Nevada and Las Vegas history as well as 19th Century American history. Michael is the rare local Vegas resident who actually grew up there.Michael finds hope in his students and in the seeming inevitability of progress.American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for...

    1h 7m
  2. Episode 87 - Lori Seibel of Nebraska on Epidemiology, Rural Life & PBT&B Sandwiches

    AUG 22

    Episode 87 - Lori Seibel of Nebraska on Epidemiology, Rural Life & PBT&B Sandwiches

    Lori Seibel lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she is the President at Community Health Endowment. She grew up about 75 miles away in a small Nebraska town of approximately 200 people.Lori finds hope in how people are so willing to help others.American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Brooklyn, NY, and dedicated to promoting fellowship and understanding in America through this podcast and through domestic travel for U.S...

    1h 10m
  3. Episode 86 - Scott Leonard of Connecticut on His Career as a State Trooper

    JUN 28

    Episode 86 - Scott Leonard of Connecticut on His Career as a State Trooper

    Scott Leonard lives in north-central Connecticut where he retired after working as a State Trooper for approximately twenty years and currently works as an athletic trainer.Scott finds hope in people’s resilience, today’s youth and conversations like this podcast.American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Brooklyn, NY, and dedicated to promoting fellowship and understanding in America through this podcast and through domestic...

    1h 17m
  4. Episode 85 - Andy Ezard of Illinois on Jacksonville, Being Mayor & Crab Races

    JUN 14

    Episode 85 - Andy Ezard of Illinois on Jacksonville, Being Mayor & Crab Races

    Andy Ezard grew up – and still lives – in Jacksonville, Illinois, where he has served as Mayor since 2009. His prior career included working for Governor Jim Edgar, at the state Board of Natural Resources and as Jacksonville City Clerk.Andy finds hope in the younger generation.You can learn more about Jacksonville, Illinois at www.jacksonvilleil.org.American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in Brooklyn, NY, and dedicated ...

    1h 6m
  5. Episode 84 - Pat Keane of Connecticut on Annapolis, the Nutmeg State & Philanthropy

    MAY 31

    Episode 84 - Pat Keane of Connecticut on Annapolis, the Nutmeg State & Philanthropy

    Pat Keane has spent much of his life in Connecticut, growing up in Waterford and now residing in Suffield. After serving in the U.S. Navy and having a career in real estate, Pat retired to run with his wife Susi the Rukwa Foundation, which does development work in Tanzania.Pat finds hope in the next generation rising through the college ranks.You can find more about Pat’s foundation at www.rukwafoundation.com.American Tributaries is a podcast sponsored by American Tributaries, Inc., a 5...

    1h 8m
  6. Episode 83 - William Richter of Kansas on Dialogue, Shared Values & Federalist #10

    MAY 17

    Episode 83 - William Richter of Kansas on Dialogue, Shared Values & Federalist #10

    Dr. William Richter lives in Manhattan, Kansas, where is a Professor Emeritus at Kansas State University. He had previously served as, among other things, an Assistant Provost and Head of the Political Science department.Bill finds hope in the interesting and inspiring people he continues to meet.You can find more about Kansas Dialogue at www.kansasdialogue.com and Kansas State University’s Institute for Civic Discourse and Democracy at www.k-state.edu/media-communication/about/icdd/.Am...

    1h 9m
  7. Episode 82 - Doug Teschner of New Hampshire on Polarization, Purity & Brave Politics

    MAY 5

    Episode 82 - Doug Teschner of New Hampshire on Polarization, Purity & Brave Politics

    Dr. Douglass Teschner lives in the area of West Lebanon, New Hampshire. He is an active member of Braver Angels, founded his own consultancy called Growing Leadership, was involved with the Peace Corps for more than a decade and was a legislator in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 1988 to 2002. Doug and host Michael Whidden were connected by prior podcast guest Gabbit Timmis from episode 64.Doug finds hope in the power of optimism and listening. You can ...

    47 min
  8. Episode 81 - Seth Kaplan of Maryland on his book “Fragile Neighborhoods” and Envisioning a New Civil Society

    APR 19

    Episode 81 - Seth Kaplan of Maryland on his book “Fragile Neighborhoods” and Envisioning a New Civil Society

    Dr. Seth D. Kaplan lives in the Baltimore / Washington DC area and is a leading expert on fragile states, lectures at Johns Hopkins University and consults for organizations such as the World Bank and U.S. State Department. In October 2023, he published an amazingly insightful book, “Fragile Neighborhoods”, about how we can repair American society one ZIP code at a time.Seth finds hope in all the people he meets that want to step up and do more for their communities and the empowerment ...

    1h 4m
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The American Tributaries podcast will explore the vast and various currents of people in the United States of America, like a modern-day Lewis & Clark journey, talking with...learning from...and being amazed by...people of all stripes from all places doing all sorts of things. Although a broad mission, the podcast will focus on a particular and very important niche: cultivating hope in – and celebration of – America.

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  • Creator
    Michael Whidden
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 American Tributaries
  • Show Website
    American Tributaries

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