Forgotten America

Ep. 052: A Renaissance in Rural Education

Feb 21, 2023

Dr. Matt Ladner is an education policy researcher and is the Executive Editor of ReimaginED, a blog focused on education choice. Matt is also the Director of the Arizona Center for Student Opportunity at the Arizona Charter School Association.

Matt joins Garrett today to discuss his recent paper, co-authored with...

BONUS: Maternity Care in Rural America

Feb 8, 2023

In this special Bonus episode of the Forgotten America podcast, Amanda Kieffer, Communications Director for the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia hosts an episode focused on maternity care access in rural America and the role midwives play in caring for women.

Our guest this week is Beth Redden, a Certified Nurse...

Ep. 051: The Intersection of Energy & Culture with Stephanie Wissman

Jan 31, 2023

Stephanie Wissman is the Executive Director of API Pennsylvania, a division of the American Petroleum Institute. API’s mission is to promote safety and to influence public policy in support of a strong, viable U.S. oil and natural gas industry.

Stephanie joins Garrett to talk about domestic energy policy, wonder in...

Ep. 050: Jack Johnson Pannell: A Firm Handshake In Baltimore

Jan 17, 2023

As the founder of Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys, a public charter school, Jack Johnson Pannell aims to disrupt the status quo in education and design by building an effective model of teaching and learning for boys of color. As an impact social entrepreneur, he is expanding the Collegiate Model through a...

Ep. 049: Meet the Movers and Shakers of Way Makers, Kenny & Charlotte Webb

Jan 3, 2023

Charlotte and Kenny Webb have dedicated their work to finding innovative solutions to help formerly incarcerated and recovering individuals gain access to resources and employment opportunities. Through their company, Charleston Property Restoration, they hire “fair-chance” employees and offer practical...