The Rural Insights Podcast
Interviews, roundtables, and press conferences highlighting current actions and policies throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Rural Insights Podcast is produced by David Haynes and the Rural Insights Institute, the primary research and information source for Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beyond. We provide a forum for citizen journalism and citizen opinion to tell about life in rural areas and the Upper Peninsula, and we're committed to the philosophy that knowledge and truth equals power for all citizens.
Podcasting since 2021 • 35 episodes
The Rural Insights Podcast
Latest Episodes
Addressing Rural Challenges: A Conversation with Scott Erbisch
Please note: Due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of our conversation were cut off. We apologize for this issue, and hope you enjoy the episode.In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, seasoned public admini...
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Solar Energy at the Former Groveland Mine Site: A Conversation with Lois Ellis & Elise Matz
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, host David Haynes is joined by Lois Ellis, Executive Director of the Dickinson Area Economic Development Alliance, and Elise Matz, Vice President of Circle Power Renewables, to discuss the transfor...
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Global Service from Upper Peninsula Roots: Talking to Karen Ogle About Her Foreign Service Career
Join David Haynes in the latest engaging episode of the Rural Insights Podcast! In this episode, David welcomes Karen Ogle, a Marquette native who has built a distinguished career in the U.S. State Department. Karen shares her journey from her ...
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Diplomatic Paths: From Marquette to the World with Robert Hilton
Join David Haynes in this engaging episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, featuring a special edition of the Rural Voices series.In this conversation, David sits down with Robert Hilton, the Foreign Policy Advisor to the Chief of Staff ...
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Representative David Prestin on Rural Issues, Veterans, Childcare, and Healthcare in the U.P.
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes and Student Researcher Brenna Musser talk to Representative David Prestin from the 108th House District. They discuss the top issues affecting the district, including the need for more...
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