In this episode Jesse Jackson is joined by public school teacher Matthew Truesdale. They discuss Matthew's career as an English teacher in South Carolina, his family's musical background, and his journey as a Bruce Springsteen fan. Matthew shares stories from his experiences attending Springsteen concerts and talks about how he incorporates Bruce's music into his classroom lessons. The episode also covers highlights from the recent symposium at Monmouth University celebrating the 50th anniversary of Born to Run, including Bruce's surprise appearance and live performance.

00:00 Welcome to Set Lusting Bruce

00:39 Meet Matthew: A Passionate Educator

01:59 Musical Influences and Family Background

09:00 Discovering Bruce Springsteen

16:24 Teaching and Integrating Music in the Classroom

23:44 Reflecting on a Missed Opportunity

24:00 Student Feedback on Bruce Springsteen

25:10 Discovering the Symposium

26:38 Crafting the Presentation

29:16 The Power of Springsteen's Lyrics

30:27 Presenting at the Symposium

37:49 Favorite Albums and Songs

42:31 The Thunder Road Debate

45:09 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

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