Front Porch America

From the industrial bends of the Ohio River down through the churning, unforgiving corridor of the Lower Mississippi, The Long Current Home chronicles Robert Cowden and Enzo the Great on a grueling, self-propelled quest to reach the Gulf of Mexico. Stripped of modern comforts and faced with the sheer scale of North America's greatest river system, every bend demands resilience and humility. But the biggest challenge isn't the river traffic or the brutal elements—it's confronting the past they set out to outrun. A gritty, stirring portrait of partnership, survival, and hard-won second chances.

#RecoveryStory #Sobriety #AddictionAwareness #MississippiRiver #CanoeTrip #RiverJourney #RedemptionJourney #SoberLife #EnzoTheGreat #RobertCowden

Get to know Michael Lehman Jr., candidate for Mayor of Sturgis, Kentucky. Tune in as he shares his background, why he is running for office, and how he plans to serve the Sturgis community.

In this episode of Meet the Candidates, incumbent Morganfield Mayor Randy Greenwell joins us to discuss his campaign for a third term in office. Mayor Greenwell reflects on the accomplishments of his past two terms, addresses ongoing community priorities, and shares his long-term vision for Morganfield. Tune in for a focused discussion on local infrastructure, economic development, and what lies ahead for the city.

What’s next for Sturgis? Current Mayor Billy Adams sits down with us to share his track record, key lessons learned in city hall, and his roadmap for the upcoming term. From supporting local business and revitalizing community spaces to navigating budget priorities, Mayor Adams covers what matters most to residents. Get to know the candidate behind the campaign in this candid conversation ahead of election day.

A familiar face in local public service, former Police Chief Geoffrey Deibler has dedicated his career to protecting and serving the citizens of Morganfield. As Chief of Police, Deibler managed departmental operations, collaborated closely with city council leadership and county agencies, and prioritized community-first policing.

Content Warning: This interview includes a discussion of suicide. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available—call or text 988 (US/Canada) or contact your local emergency services. In this episode of Front Porch America, I sit down with Chelsea Gibson to remember her daughter, Iris. Iris was just 13 years old. Chelsea shares the love, memories, and heartbreak behind Iris’s story, and why it matters to keep talking about youth mental health, grief, and suicide. This is a difficult conversation, shared with care and in Iris’s memory. Content note: This interview discusses suicide and grief. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 in the U.S. for support: https://988lifeline.org/ Everyone has a story. Thank you for listening to Iris’s. #HerNameIsIris #FrontPorchAmerica #SuicidePrevention #YouthMentalHealth

How do you move forward when life takes away almost everything? After losing his daughter and becoming a double amputee all within 12 months, Brannon Lockhart joined us to share his extraordinary story of endurance, love, and emotional recovery through the hardest trial of his life. #BrannonLockhart #Resilience #GriefAndLoss #DoubleAmputee #Inspiration #OvercomingAdversity #MentalHealth #FindingHope #PodcastInterview

In this episode, we sit down with Mr. International and former Mister USA, Jaxon Shouse. Jaxon shares the insider story of his pageantry success, his mindset for high-level competition, and the inspiration behind his community initiative, Jaxon’s Helping Hands. Tune in for a powerful discussion on leadership, and giving back.

In this episode, we sit down with Meridith Hall to go behind the scenes of The Sturgis Clinic. Meridith shares her unique insights on navigating local healthcare challenges, fostering patient trust, and the rewarding moments of serving the Sturgis community. Whether you're a healthcare professional or a local resident, this interview offers a heartwarming look at what it takes to keep a community healthy.

Traditional security cameras only watch a crime happen; modern tech stops it in its tracks. In this interview, Bo White from Refined Edge Technologies shares his insights on the shifting world of private and public surveillance. From optimizing home and office network security to implementing cutting-edge Flock Safety networks that assist law enforcement, Bo explains how smart integration is redefining what it means to keep our spaces safe.