Three Rural White Guys

Guest Host and friend of the podcast Luis Aranda stops by the studio to join the discussion on holiday & cultural appropriation, the GOP’s relentless attack on trans persons, and early childhood education. The guys also tackle Canada’s crime of the century.

Joe Henderson, Co-Show Runner and Executive Producer of the hit TV series, “Lucifer,” joins the Three Rural White Guys to discuss political agenda setting. In Jacob’s sunburned return from the Caribbean, the guys discuss anti-vaxers and D.C./Puerto Rico Statehood.

Kellen and Mike meet with entrepreneur and author Charisse Conanan Johnson, www.charissesays.com, to discuss building entrepreneurial rural communities. The guys also discuss former U.S. President George W. Bush’s paintings and the George Floyd murder trial.

The Three Rural White Guys decide that authenticity and a few targeted cuss words are more important than avoiding conflict, especially in the face of open white supremacy. They also talk vaccinations and the Supreme Court.

The Three Rural White guys switch it up a bit as Jacob and Mike interview in-house expert Kellen Gracey about Rank Choice Voting. The guys also discuss the expanding partisan divide and whether Republicans have lost any remaining claim to the moral high ground.

Former First Lady of Iowa Christie Vilsack joins the podcast to discuss the importance of education globally and domestically. The guys also discuss the White House’s infrastructure plan and have some questions for their listeners in Idaho.

The Three Rural White Guys are back for a 2nd Season! In the season premier, the guys discuss how Republican culture wars are hurting rural states and highlight topics of Season 2 episodes. Their special guest is Iowa State Representative Ras Smith, an advocate for workers rights, entrepreneurship and public policy that represents people.

In the pilot season finale, the Three Rural White Guys discuss why they chose the name of the podcast and look forward to the upcoming 2nd season.

Three Rural White Guys explores the importance that advocacy organizations have on rural communities. The guys discuss immigration with advocate Tammy Shull, founder of IowaWINS, a small nonprofit that is setting the standard for how to build an inclusive and hospitable rural community.

Doctor Sarah Ledger steps up to the microphone with Jacob, Kellen and Mike to discuss the changing landscape of rural health care.