All Across America

Erica is a third-generation doctor who practices family medicine in Santa Fe. Known as the "health detective," she specializes in treating chronic illness. Author of "Mountains to Medicine" and "Medicine and Miracles in the High Desert," Erica was the first American woman to summit Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere.  ericaelliottmd.com

Sara is a certified nurse midwife with WHA Midwives, affiliated with Yale Medicine. She has caught over 500 babies during her career.  *This episode was recorded on location from Sara’s place.

Franz Nicolay plays keyboards in the band, The Hold Steady. He is the author of “Band People: Life and Work in Popular Music,” a book on the lives of working musicians in rock and roll. He is also an instructor of music at Bard College.  *This episode was recorded on location from Franz's dining room table.

Glen is the founder of the ultralight outdoor gear company, Gossamer Gear. His book on minimalism: "Take Less. Do More.: Surprising Life Lessons in Generosity, Gratitude, and Curiosity from an Ultralight Backpacker," is available now.

Matt is the Executive Director of Greater Idaho, a movement for the Oregon counties east of the Cascade Mountains to secede from the state of Oregon and join Idaho. GreaterIdaho.org

Pete served in the United States Army in Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan as a spy with over 1,000 combat patrols. He hosts the Break It Down Podcast, where the ground truth collection techniques he mastered as a spy have helped draw out the best in guests across more than 2,000 episodes.

Stephen is a Park Avenue doorman, writer, and salsa dancing instructor. He is the author of the book "Building Material: The Memoir of a Park Avenue Doorman."  *This episode was recorded on location at Stephen's place on 89th Street.

Benjamin is an Independent Party candidate for Congress, campaigning to represent Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District.  *This episode was recorded from my dining room table.

Vikki is a bilingual ventriloquist fresh off a ten day engagement at the Central Washington State Fair. Her show can be seen at county and state fairs, and schools all over the West Coast. @ventriloquistvikki

In her current role as Pearl on ABC's General Hospital, Andy channels her experience as a longtime QVC guest host. She is also the host of the podcast "The Dating Lab," author of the international bestselling book "Style on a Shoestring."