Main Street Speaks

Main Street Speaks
  • 4.9 (27)
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A podcast that covers rural news, politics, and history from the perspective of three college students from the Northern Neck of Virginia.

  1. 04/11/2022

    How Do Students Learn About the Environment?

    For this episode we talk with two public school teachers about how students learn about the environment and how they balance standards of learning with knowledge from lived experiences.  This episode is part of our series with the University of Virginia's Repair Lab. We hope you enjoy. Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainstspeaks and Facebook. We also love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to email us with any comments or questions at mainstreetspeaks@gmail.com.

    32 min

  2. 03/26/2022

    County-Level Climate Action with Narissa Turner

    Tune in to this week's episode as we speak with Climate Action Advocate, Narissa Turner, about Albemarle County's Climate Action Plan. We speak about the details of county-level climate action, its advantages, and drawbacks. You can check out the 2020 Climate Action Plan here! This episode is part of our series with the University of Virginia's Repair Lab. We hope you enjoy. Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainstspeaks and Facebook. We also love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to email us with any comments or questions at mainstreetspeaks@gmail.com.

    20 min

  3. 03/13/2022

    How To Manage an Aquifer

    Join us as we discuss the Potomac Aquifer, the primary groundwater supply of eastern Virginia. We learn from the Virginia DEQ's Ryan Green about the aquifer being overdrawn and the consequences thereof, and we talk about how the case of the aquifer is a good analog to many other questions in environmental management.

    17 min

  4. 02/25/2022

    Environmental Justice In Virginia

    For this episode, we speak with Tyneshia Griffin of the New Virginia Majority about environmental justice and environmental challenges in the state of Virginia. Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainstspeaks and Facebook. We also love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to email us with any comments or questions at mainstreetspeaks@gmail.com.

    23 min

  5. 02/12/2022

    Higher Education in the US Prison System

    On this episode, the Tahi, Denzel, and Avery explore Higher Education in the US Prison System. From conversations with Dave Keel with Rappahannock Community College to discussions with previously incarcerated individuals, we investigate the various benefits of such rehabilitative programs.  By speaking with Shawnta Montgomery and Rodney Spivey-Jones, we take a special look into the Bard Prison Initiative, a higher education program featured in Lynn Novak and Ken Burns' Hit Netflix series "College Behind Bars". We also hear from prison reform activist and George Mason PhD candidate, Brandon Brown. We encourage you to give the episode a listen, watch College Behind Bars, and read Rodney Spivey-Jones' Senior Project  Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainstspeaks and Facebook. We also love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to email us with any comments or questions at mainstreetspeaks@gmail.com

    30 min

  6. 02/09/2022

    Season 3: Welcome Back!

    We're back for Season 3 and are excited to share our newest episodes with you! Give this episode a listen to learn about our plans for Season 3, which includes episodes made in partnership with the University of Virginia's Repair Lab. We hope you enjoy and you will hear from us soon! Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter (@mainstspeaks) and Facebook. We also love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to email us with any comments or questions at mainstreetspeaks@gmai.com

    2 min

  7. 08/05/2021

    Storytelling on the Northern Neck with Denise DeVries

    Today, Denzel speaks with author Denise DeVries about the writing community on the Northern Neck, her work, and the inspiration behind her work. Check out her books here. And keep up with her open houses on her Facebook page.  Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainstspeaks and Facebook. We also love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to email us with any comments or questions at mainstreetspeaks@gmail.com.

    14 min

  8. 07/23/2021

    Mass Incarceration in Rural Areas

    On this episode, Avery speaks with Jasmine Heiss from the Vera Institute of Justice to discuss mass incarceration in rural areas.  Help our podcast grow by subscribing, leaving ratings, and engaging with us on Twitter @mainstspeaks and Facebook. We also love hearing from our listeners, so feel free to email us with any comments or questions at mainstreetspeaks@gmail.com.

    21 min
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About

A podcast that covers rural news, politics, and history from the perspective of three college students from the Northern Neck of Virginia.

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  • Creator
    Main Street Speaks
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    49
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Main Street Speaks
  • Show Website
    Main Street Speaks