Exploring Montana with Steph Burda

Steph Burda shares her experience growing up and moving back to Montana after living in Chicago. Embracing technology with remote capability. (5:13) What she loves most about Montana. (10:15) The difference of cultures among regional cities. The allure of Montana’s space, solitude, and conservation to young Americans. (13:15) The sportsmen culture within the state. The…

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Wisconsin Culture with Cousin Frank

Cousin Frank joins the podcast to discuss Wisconsin culture. What makes the state and its people distinct from others? He reflects on some of his favorite activities and fond memories.          

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Rich Conversations: 017. Milly Moves to the Farm

Show notes from episode 017 of Rich Conversations. Milly Moves to the Farm released today, but the process behind Milly Moves to Farm started last year in November at the Chicago book release party for my previous book, Homeless but Human. I was sitting at a table, chatting with Ken Ferguson, and he mentioned that…

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A Country Summer Morning

Like Stevie Wonder’s album, Songs in the Key of Life, beauty can be found all around if you make the effort to look for it. Ah. What a perfect morning. I traded the city for the country. Nothing beats summer back home on the farm.   There are no sounds of rush hour traffic outside…

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Book Rec: American Nations

The regional history lesson in American Nations will help you better understand the perspectives of fellow U.S. citizens. Have you ever stopped and wondered why things are the way they are? In America, I mean. I totally have!   I grew up in rural southeast Wisconsin. We drink beer and eat cheese and sausage—the Holy…

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