Midwesternish

Gina Kaufmann
  • 4.9 (40)
  • SOCIETY & CULTURE

A podcast for people who ♥ the heartland. Hosted by writer, storyteller and public radio journalist Gina Kaufmann, a Midwesterner born and raised.

  1. 02/04/2020

    Introducing A People's History Of Kansas City

    Midwesternish listeners, we have a new podcast for you! KCUR's Suzanne Hogan brings you tales of the everyday heroes, renegades and visionaries who shaped Kansas City and the region. If these stories aren't told, they're in danger of fading into the past. The first episode drops February 6. Apple Podcasts | Spotify

    2 min

  2. 04/11/2018

    The North To The Midwest: It's Not You, It's Us

    Minnesota wants to rebrand itself as "The North," because apparently they think they're different from the rest of the Midwest. So, is it time to break up? Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play and Stitcher .

    17 min

  3. 04/04/2018

    Midwest Accent

    The Midwest has a reputation for being a bland, neutral, accent-free place. But experts say that simply is not true. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play and Stitcher .

    26 min

  4. 03/28/2018

    School Lunch

    We produce a lot of food in this part of the country, and some of it ends up as school lunch. But with every cafeteria tray comes a large helping of economics and politics. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play and Stitcher .

    17 min

  5. 03/21/2018

    From A Small Town To The Big Stage

    Singer Vanessa Thomas credits her idyllic childhood in a cozy Kansas town for her international success. But she ended up in that town through a set of dark circumstances. And her path forward hasn't always been a straight shot. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play and Stitcher .

    16 min

  6. 03/14/2018

    Squirrels Go Rogue

    Midwesterners are used to seeing squirrels all over the place - in the woods, in cuisine (really) and in their front yards. But some species are leaving the Midwest for the west coast and abroad. And they're not making friends easily. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play and Stitcher .

    17 min

  7. 03/07/2018

    Midwest Famous

    What's it like to be an icon in the Midwest? The tap-dancing McFadden Brothers tell the story of their coming up, and how they're carrying on a legacy for African American arts in the Midwest.

    18 min

  8. 03/07/2018

    Demo Derby

    People have been intentionally destroying cars in demolition derbies for generations. It's like the Midwest's Colosseum. But the old school demo derby is running out of gas. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Google Play and Stitcher .

    22 min
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4.9
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About

A podcast for people who ♥ the heartland. Hosted by writer, storyteller and public radio journalist Gina Kaufmann, a Midwesterner born and raised.

Information

  • Creator
    Gina Kaufmann
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2020
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Midwesternish