Everybody has a story to tell. The Smithsonian’s Stories from Main Street podcast shares the authentic voices and stories of people from small towns and rural communities across the United States. Gathered by the Smithsonian Institution's Museum on Main Street program, the stories featured in these curated episodes are raw, and real, and provide a unique window into the ever-changing, multi-faceted and diverse nature of America. Join the Smithsonian for a look at stories and issues that have ...
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Students swap their stories of the night for a free ride home from the Main St. bars.
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Main St. Finance is here to take personal finance and Wall Street investing and break it down to its basics so that all people can achieve an advanced understanding of the American financial system. You can then use that knowledge to better take control of your finances to manage budgeting, taxes, investments, retirement, and more.
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Wall St for Main St provides alternative financial information, research, education and consulting to Main Street investors using uncommon wisdom. Our goal is teaching people how to fish for themselves instead of trusting their financial adviser. We interview top investors, traders, money managers, financial commentators, economic experts, authors, CEOs and newsletter writers from around the world to discuss the latest events in the global economy and financial markets.
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Money Main St is the go-to podcast for everyday people looking to better understand finances, how money works, and how to live their Ideal life. Join us as we explore practical tips, expert insights, and real-life stories to help you make informed financial decisions. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your finances to the next level, Money Main St has got you covered.
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Maine Sound Stories are rich in sound and meticulously produced to create vivid, entertaining escapades to a bygone era. Based in accurate history, Maine Sound Stories illustrate the stories of the lesser known, notorious & inglorious, or brilliant & wondrous characters and events of old. Created & produced by Sumner McKane ©
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SALTS & WATER: Stories from the Maine Coast by Experience Maritime Maine
EXPERIENCE MARITIME MAINE
EXPERIENCE MARITIME MAINE celebrates the rich heritage, culture and dramatic natural beauty of Maine’s Coast. SALTS & WATER is a new 6-part podcast series by award-winning producer Rob Rosenthal for Experience Maritime Maine that takes you on a very unique journey on the Maine coasts of Eastport, Stonington, Searsport, Rockland, Bath, and Portland.
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Main Street Moxie: Stories from small-town founders and entrepreneurs told by students and faculty at Franklin College
Franklin College Department of Economics, Business, and Accounting and the Kite Shop at Franklin College
Hear stories from the builders, dreamers, adventurers, and founders that knit communities together with businesses big and small. Whether it's a corner shop, a B2B agency, a nonprofit, or a high-powered startup on the rise, you'll hear about the ideas, the journeys, the challenges, and the victories from real people who make our small towns special. Periodic special editions will focus on student entrepreneurs at Franklin College and surrounding schools, as well as other programs around Indi ...
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In addition to our families, we also share ties that bond us with friends, neighbors, and companions in shared interests like religious, cultural and civic groups. These ties are on prime display in small towns and neighborhoods all over the country. We rely on each other, no matter where we live. We carry a package mistakenly dropped at our door o…
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"How do people have fun in your town?" was one of the most interesting questions Stories from Main Street asked of rural Americans over the years. Never let anyone say that life in small towns or rural communities is boring. While a community may look quiet from the outside, there's a ton of life bubbling within -- from town events to enjoying the …
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18: The Food (and Memories) That Unite Us This Holiday Season
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14:00Welcome back to the Smithsonian's Stories from Main Street! It's the holidays, and for many of us, that means food. Our foodways connect us in intimate ways to our families, to history, and tradition. In this episode, we're going to hear from people around the country who see food as a way to remember the people they've lost, and to continue valuab…
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17: Shapeshifters, Ghosts, and Red-Eyed Dogs: Spooky Tales and a Rich Heritage
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18:05Welcome back to Smithsonian's Stories from Main Street! We're relaunching this series during an introspective time of year, with Halloween just around the corner. Come join us around the campfire for some spooky, eerie, enchanting stories from rural America. Our storyteller today is Joe Perry, a member of the Choctaw Nation in Poteau, Oklahoma. Joe…
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S1E7: Steve Park and Park Embroidery Design
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30:15Main Street Moxie rolls on with Steve Park of Park Embroidery Design in Greenwood, Indiana! Hosts Troy and Lennon chat with Steve about the starts, stops, and restarts in growing a business, and what he sees as needs for the community. Park Embroidery Designs contact information here: yellowpages.com/indianapolis-in/mip/park-embroidery-designs-4820…
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S1E6: Teri Bair and A Trophy Business
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11:35After an editing hiatus, Main Street Moxie is back with Teri Bair from A Trophy Business in Franklin, Indiana! Finn and Jon chat with Teri about her hometown roots, starting the business, and what she likes about working in Johnson County. Find A Trophy Business on Jeff Street in Franklin, and learn more here: https://www.franklincoc.org/a-trophy-b…
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S1E5: Possibilities and Norma Jean's Pastries
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14:07It's a sweet double feature this week as Nic and Asher sit down with Christina Fletcher of home goods and creative shop Possibilities and Whitney Ackerson of Norma Jean's Pastries, both located in Franklin, Indiana. Find Norma Jean's here: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Norma+Jean's+Pastries/ Explore Possibilities here: https://shoppossibilities…
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S1E4: Johnny Rees of Rees Restoration
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13:59Brayden and Jordan sit down with Johnny Rees of Rees Restoration to talk about the hustle of starting a new business in the trades. Learn more about Rees Restoration here: https://www.reesrestorationindy.net/ == These recordings are made possible by the Engaged Learning team at Franklin College, which includes the offices of career and professional…
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S1E3: Julie Stewart of Salvage Sisters Antique Market
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16:32This week's guest is found on the literal Main Street — happens to be Jefferson Street here in Franklin; lots of Founding Father names around here — in an antique shop next to a retired train station. Julie Stewart of Salvage Sisters Antique Market is a local establishment unto herself, and Riley and Zach dive into her story with all its twists and…
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S1E2: Rye Von and Art Haus Balloon Company
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35:02Episode two is a tour de force of the entrepreneurial spirit with Rye Von of Art Haus Balloon Company, with more "Wait, what!?" moments than I could keep track of. Join students Trey and Joshua as they help weave together the story of the founder who went to a trade convention and quit her job on the spot to try something new. Learn more about Art …
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S1E1: Kari Kermode of Style Dance Academy
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30:33We couldn't have asked for a better first episode than this one where Amirah, Kearsley, and Jacqueline talk with Kari Kermode, Kearsley's mom and founder and owner of Style Dance Academy in Franklin, Indiana. Learn more about Style Dance Academy here: http://www.styledanceacademy.com/ Kearsley's involvement with the family business has been written…
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16: Special: "Hopefully, My Generation Will Be the Ones to Change It"
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38:57Young people throughout the country bring new perspectives and attitudes to our history and our culture. But often, they don't feel welcome to the conversations that adults have about community and culture. Since 2012, the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street has been working with small towns that want to highlight youth perspectives. Young people e…
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Main Street Moxie - A new podcast from Franklin College
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4:12Welcome to a new pod series from Franklin College: A small, private, liberal arts school in the heart of America’s heartland, in this in-between world of being just 20 minutes from Indianapolis, one of the country’s 25 largest cities, and what you may lovingly refer to as the middle of nowhere. Franklin is the second-largest town or city in Indiana…
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Here's a sneak peek at our next special episode! Give a listen to the voices and the work of the next generation of rural Americans learning about their communities. Young people living in rural America are just like other American youth: interested in change, thinking about their futures, and ... sometimes feeling like adults aren't interested in …
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15: Good Relationships Build Stronger Communities
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35:59You've got to have friends! Personal and professional connections are critical to the development of healthy communities, whether they are rural or urban. In this final episode of our Spark! series, we're examing how two communities innovated around culture and heritage to overcome stagnation and division. In Helper, Utah, the city came together to…
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In this episode, we're taking a closer look at two very different rural communities that embody technological innovation. In Taos, New Mexico, solar energy is used to power high-speed internet and a jobs training hub for locals that want to stay local. In Chenango County, New York, there's a long history of innovative companies, from aerospace part…
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Rural America is full of places of innovation--towns where people work together to conceive new ideas and spark engagement by the community to implement them. Journey with us in this first episode in our look at rural innovation to explore two stories of social innovation, visiting towns that took risks and dreamed big to revitalize their downtowns…
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Trailer: Small Town Innovation: Creativity and Resilience
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2:08For many years, the conventional wisdom in the United States has been that rural America is hurting: facing impacts from outmigration, aging populations, and declining economies. The reality is remarkably different. America's small towns are not all the same. Yes, some are struggling, but many more are working together and utilizing the innovation …
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Special: "Museum on Main Street: A Love Letter to Small-Town America" from Museums in Strange Places
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40:39We're excited to share an episode from our host Hannah Hethmon's podcast Museums in Strange Places. Back in 2019, Museums in Strange Places featured the amazing work of the Smithsonian's state and local partners in rural communities. Starting in Moreland, Georgia (pop. 382) in 1994, the Smithsonian, state humanities councils and local history organ…
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Apologies friends! This pod is the actual episode titled "My Vote, My Voice," which should have been originally posted back in October. "The Greater Good: Everyday Democracy" was actually uploaded. We're very sorry for this error. The other episode titles have been updated. Please listen! You have not heard "My Vote, My Voice" yet! Have you voted? …
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What civic responsibilities do we have as Americans? What do we owe to the process of democracy? What is the best way to voice our opinions and shape national and local policy? If we want to give back and do our part, where should we start? These are the questions asked and answered by everyday Americans in this episode. Smithsonian's Stories from …
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10: The Greater Good: Democracy Everyday
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31:12Democracy can be messy. Americans share many common values and ideals, but views on how that works out in the democratic process and in public policy can vary widely. In this episode, you'll hear stories from everyday Americans about their experiences with democracy, polarization, unity, and the issues they care about most. Our storytellers grapple…
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Trailer: Democracy in America: Voices and Votes
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2:02Coming soon! What does "democracy" mean to you? As Election Day 2023 nears and the 2024 presidential campaign is already a daily news story, it is important to reflect on the ties that bind us together. American democracy is complex. It's more than just politics. Our culture, values and history -- national and individual -- play a big role in how w…
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Is rural America endangered, thriving, or just scraping by? The answer depends on who you ask and where you ask. As we finish our mini-series on change in rural communities, we're exploring the challenges and opportunities of rural life in the 21st century. Hear from everyday people reflecting on their communities and how they are adapting and rein…
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8: "Living in a Small Town Taught Me..." Identity in Rural America
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32:37Rural America has always been more nuanced and diverse than you often see in popular depictions. People have always experienced rural America in different ways -- for better or worse -- and their experiences have helped shape our rural culture. In this episode, join us in exploring rural identity. What does it mean to grow up in a small townhow? Ho…
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Listen in as rural Americans talk about the work -- creative, unique, and sometimes exhausting -- they do. It's a revealing look at how work helps form the backbone of American society, no matter where you live. We all contribute our efforts (paid or unpaid) to the life, economy, and character of our communities. Rural communities today are at a ne…
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Season 2 Trailer: Change in Rural America
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2:30Welcome back to the Smithsonian's Stories from Main Street podcast! The stereotypical view of rural America is that life is quiet, people all think the same, there's not much fun stuff to do, and there are few opportunities. The truth is, just like in cities and suburbs, small-town Americans focus on family and community, work hard to make ends mee…
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Mastering Personal Finance: The Importance of Financial Literacy
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22:18In this episode of Money Mainstream podcast, Conrad emphasizes the importance of financial literacy for making better financial decisions and achieving financial stability. "Financial literacy is essential for anyone that wants to take control of their goals, retire early, retire on time for that matter, and just have a brighter financial future." …
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91 - The Three BIG Questions with Dr. Guy Baker
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37:47Hello everyone, This week I speak with Dr. Guy Baker about his decades of experience in the financial markets, of the best performing asset class in the past 90 years, and on the biggest 3 questions you need to be asking about retirement. Dr. Guy's Links His Website Educational Videos My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address…
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Hello everyone, This week I talk with Cody Yeh about stock options and how he used them to quit his 9-5 job and invest in real estate. Cody's Links Facebook Page My Usual Links Website: www.MainStFinance.org Show Email address: [email protected] Twitter Account: @MainStMoney YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWzLF_ZCgeDJ6PcIo…
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89 - Tactical Allocations with Dr. Rufus Rankin from Sidepocket
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35:17Hello everyone, This week I talk with Dr. Rufis Rankin, who is the Director of Research for Sidepocket. Sidepocket is an investment firm which helps people invest by creating "Pockets" of assets and allowing investors to pick and choose which pockets to invest in for ease of portfolio diversification. Things Discussed during the episode Principle C…
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