The Truman Charities Podcast Jamie Truman

How did someone who misjudged the homeless end up becoming their biggest advocate? Robb Munger's journey highlights the power of compassion in addressing homelessness. Founder of Exodus Place, he uses his business expertise to provide transitional housing and comprehensive support to 135 men in need.-In this episode, Robb shares how one act of charity quickly became a profound learning experience, revealing the complexities and unseen struggles of homelessness. He explains Exodus Place’...

Everyone has opinions on the best parenting style, but what does the research actually say? According to Dr. Leonard Sax, modern issues like a culture of disrespect and the over-prescription of medication have led to a generation of children who are less resilient, more anxious, and struggling academically.-In this episode, Dr. Sax shares insights from his best-selling books, The Collapse of Parenting, Girls on Edge, Boys Adrift and Why Gender Matters. We explore the breakdown of the alliance...

Small town charm, big league talent: Bethesda Big Train brings affordable family entertainment and supports youth sports through their love of baseball and passion for community service. Co-founded by Bruce Adams, the collegiate summer baseball team is celebrating 25 years of competitive play and making an impact in the local community. With 23 alumni going to the major leagues. - In this episode, Bruce talks about the success of the Bethesda Community Base Ball Club and Big T...

What impact does the absence of a father have on children and society at large? Join me, Jamie Truman, as we explore this critical issue on a heartfelt Father's Day episode of the Truman Charities podcast. We celebrate the incredible role fathers play, starting with a tribute to my husband and co-founder, Jerry Truman, whose small charity event 15 years ago set the wheels in motion for our organization. From that initial gathering, we've managed to raise over $2 million for various cause...

In this episode, Bill Bullard CEO of R-CALF USA sheds light on critical issues affecting the industry, including the misleading labeling of foreign beef as a product of the USA, supply chain vulnerabilities, and the multinational corporations that control 85% of the market. -Bill also discusses a lesser-known aspect of this decline: the mental health of independent producers. Through their No Rancher Left Behind campaign, R-CALF provides support to struggling ranchers impacted by these d...

From The Farm’s initiative to connect consumers directly with local farmers is a direct result of the lack of transparency and sustainability in the food industry. This episode dives deep into the impact big corporations, media and government have on our food choices and culture, including the disastrous consequences of factory farming and AJ's biggest concern: vulnerabilities in the food supply chain.-From the Farm aims to solve these problems by bridging the gap between consumers and local ...