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Lincoln’s Birthday Is Here—But Are We Still Listening?
On February 12, America will mark Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday. But beyond a few ceremonial tributes, how much attention will we really give to one of our greatest leaders in 2025?
President Lincoln is the G.O.A.T. But He’d Never Get Elected today.
America’s elected officials love to invoke Abraham Lincoln. They quote his speeches, compare themselves to his character and claim to carry forward his vision of unity. But here’s the hard truth: If Lincoln ran for office today, I believe he’d never make it out of the primaries.
Lincoln’s Presidency Offers Lesson Still Relevant Today
As America inaugurates a new president in 2025, America stands at a crossroads, burdened by political polarization, economic uncertainty and deep societal divides. Yet history offers a useful morale and ethical guide for us: Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln’s presidency was marked by the gravest trial in our nation’s history, a Civil War that tested the limits […]
Want A Job? Move to Ohio (S4E28)
They are hiring in Ohio. That’s what Shelby County Commissioner Julie Ehemann says. In her county they make Airstream trailers, though she is not a camper, she says Airstream and other manufacturers are hiring. Listen to how a new mom got elected to her first office and is now a 13 year county commissioner.
West Virginia, Tourism Capital (S4E27)
West Virginia, Tourism Capital? Not yet, but they are working on it. Hear how one county in West Virginia is bringing tourists to their county and adding jobs. And it’s WV, my new vacation destination.
Get Out of Jail Free (S4E26)
Well maybe not, but in Michigan they have a program that helps people arrested avoid jail. It’s no get out of jail free card, but it will reduce the prison population and get people help.
I Get Interviewed by the Franklin County Administrator (S4E25)
Kenneth Wilson is the Franklin County administrator for the area that includes Columbus. He’s also a podcast host and took advantage of interviewing me. And we discuss the issues like traffic and housing.
Open Land in Montana (S4E24)
There’s a lot of space in Montana and a lot of people want to keep it that way. To do it, you need good land management and as Ravalli County Commissioner Greg Chilcott explains, that may mean less government.
Detroit, think about it for your next vacation (S4E23)
Detroit may not be on the top of vacation bucket list, but there’s a lot there. The Lions are on top of the NFL and County Commission Chair Alisha Bell tells you why Detroit is a city on the move.
Fighting Fires with a 4H Queen in Colorado (S4E22)
Wildfires, a huge growing concern to those in western states. As the climate changes it’s getting more important to mitigate the problem. La Plata County Commissioner Marsha Porter Norton helps lead a program that does just that, it’s good government, just listen.