Forgotten America

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 awe at the marvel of modern fracking innovation, and dream of one day finally getting to see the Mountain Valley Pipeline in West Virginia.

All on this episode of Forgotten America.

@scwissman

https://www.api.org/

https://www.mountainvalleypipeline.info/

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Hosted by Garrett BallengeeExecutive Director - @gballengCardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

Executive Producer Amanda Kieffer Communications Director - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

Produced & Edited by Tony Reed Associate Director of Operations - @treed1134 International Center for Law & Economics

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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 national network of schools. Jack joins Garrett on the podcast to talk about what makes an all boys school so different, and the massive impact that just a firm handshake and a tie can have on these young men. On this episode of Forgotten America. Jack Johnson Pannell Founder, Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys @Lyncaeus ---------- Hosted by Garrett Ballengee Executive Director - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Executive Producer Amanda Kieffer Communications Director - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Produced & Edited by Tony Reed Associate Director of Operations - @treed1134 International Center for Law & Economics Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter

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 assistance through their nonprofit organization, Way Makers. In this episode, Charlotte and Kenny tell Garrett why they decided to form a nonprofit organization aimed at removing barriers to reentry, how to think about compassion vs consequence, and question the systematic Catch 22 making it more difficult for those on the road to recovery to reach their destination. Kenny Webb Owner, Charleston Property Restoration Charlotte Webb Director, Way Makers ---------- Hosted by Garrett Ballengee Executive Director - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Executive Producer Amanda Kieffer Communications Director - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Produced & Edited by Tony Reed Associate Director of Operations - @treed1134 International Center for Law & Economics Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter

What do Sojourner Truth, Davy Crockett, Ichabod Crane, and a Cherokee river dragon have in common? They are all characters in John Hood's second historical-fantasy novel, Forest Folk. John Hood is president of the John William Pope Foundation, a Raleigh-based grantmaker that supports public policy organizations, educational institutions, arts and cultural programs, and humanitarian relief in North Carolina and beyond. He is also a newspaper columnist, historian, and an author with a deep passion for both the American Founding and speculative fiction. In this episode, John joins Garrett for his second time as a guest of the podcast, to discuss his latest novel, Forest Folk, the perfect recipie for blending folklore and early American History, and ask the real Ichabod Crane to please stand up. All on this episode of Forgotten America. John Hood @JohnHoodNC Folklore Cycle Series Mountain Folk Forest Folk ---------- Hosted by Garrett Ballengee Executive Director - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Executive Producer Amanda Kieffer Communications Director - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Produced & Edited by Tony Reed Associate Director of Operations - @treed1134 International Center for Law & Economics Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter

Welcome back to the Forgotten America Podcast!

We are returning from a strategic pause in releasing new episodes in order to build up a robust catalog of episodes and add new content formats to the show. We have a lineup of fantastic guests and we're excited to share those conversations with you.

In this episode, Garrett goes solo as he reflects on the importance of exploring our roots as a way to find meaning and purpose in our lives. He discusses how those who came before us influence who we are today and shares his personal insight on the lessons we can learn from our ancestors. Making a personal connection with our predecessors can lead to a clearer understanding of our roles in today's society and help us know how to have a positive impact on the culture of tomorrow.

So let's take a look inward by taking a look backward, in this episode of Forgotten America.

Hosted by Garrett Ballengee, @gballeng Executive Director Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

Executive Producer Amanda Kieffer, @akieffer13 Communications Director Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

Produced & Edited by Tony Reed, @treed1134 Associate Director of Operations International Center for Law & Economics

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Note: As you probably noticed, this episode is being released a week later than our usual schedule. Extensive traveling has made it difficult to schedule a guest interview while Garrett is on the road.

So we brought in Cardinal Institute's Jessi Troyan to do a deep dive with Garrett on the current state of the US economy.

Jessi Troyan is the Director of Policy and Research for the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy. Jessi was raised in Pinch, WV, about 20 minutes outside Charleston. She received her Ph.D. in economics from George Mason University with her dissertation covering the political economy of mining reclamation.

Jessi L. Troyan, PhD, @jltroyan_wv Director of Policy and Research Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

Hosted by Garrett Ballengee, @gballeng Executive Director Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

Produced & Edited by Tony Reed, @treed1134 Associate Director of Operations International Center for Law & Economics Executive Producer Amanda Kieffer, @akieffer13 Communications Director Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy

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Garrett is joined by Brian Fencl, Professor of Art, and Director of the Nutting Gallery at West Liberty University.

This week, Garrett and Brian dive into some of the reasons visual arts are so important for fly-over country.

Are rural Americans portrayed fairly in art?

Should the government continue to support the arts?

Is it even possible to define what art is?

All coming up in this episode of Forgotten America.

Brian Fencl, @fenclstudio

https://westliberty.edu/media-visual-arts/faculty/brian-fencl/

Nutting Gallery at West Liberty University, https://westliberty.edu/media-visual-arts/gallery/

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Garrett is joined by Don Soifer, President of Nevada Action for School Options, a nonpartisan "action tank" he founded in 2017 to support the growth of diverse choices of rich, high-quality, and personalized educational opportunities for all students.

This week, Garrett and Don discuss his approach to alternative education, including microschools, learning pods, and hybrid learning, along with some of the challenges facing the School Choice movement.

Don Soifer @donsoifer

Nevada Action for School Options

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Garrett is joined by Paul Gessing, President of the Rio Grande Foundation, an organization dedicated to increasing liberty and prosperity for New Mexico citizens by promoting individual freedom, limited government, and economic opportunity. This week, Garrett and Paul discuss the many economic and social issues currently facing New Mexico and how leaders at the state and local levels are picking up the slack left by the federal government.

Paul Gessing, @pgessing

Rio Grande Foundation, https://riograndefoundation.org/

https://errorsofenchantment.com/

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Garrett is joined by Justin (Gus) Hurwitz, Professor at Nebraska College of Law and the Director of Law & Economic Programs at the International Center for Law & Economics. Gus's work builds on his background in law, technology, and economics to consider the interface between law and technology and the role of regulation in high-tech industries.

In this week's episode, Garrett and Gus discuss the logistical, political, and philosophical questions surrounding broadband in rural America.

Gus Hurwitz @gushurwitz https://law.unl.edu/justin-gus-hurwitz/

Tech Refactored Podcast https://ngtc.unl.edu/techrefactored

Nebraska Law | Bringing Broadband to Rural America https://mediahub.unl.edu/media/14151

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