Forgotten America
Dive into the unseen corners of America! Forgotten America explores the challenges and triumphs of rural communities, sharing their stories and solutions.
Forgotten America is a podcast about the many places that get flown over, driven past, or completely forgotten and the people who call these places home. In each episode, we’ll diagnose the unique challenges faced by rural America and unpack and explore the solutions to those challenges. We’ll also share the culture, stories, and perspectives of Forgotten Americans from the hilltop to the holler and the desert to the delta.

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Pilot Episode: Welcome to Forgotten America!
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Forgotten America Ep. 002: Coal Miner's Son
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Forgotten America Intro
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Forgotten America Podcast Ep. 078: A McCoy Abroad
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Ep. 027: Youth and Life in West Virignia
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Forgotten America Ep.009: Girl Meets World
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Forgotten America Ep.008: North Country Blues
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Forgotten America Ep.006: Expatalachians
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Ep. 003: Education Turf Wars
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RECENT EPISODES

FORGOTTEN AMERICA
Ep. 039
A Vision & A Calling: Restoring Hope to Children & Families
Greg Clutter is the director of Foster Care Initiatives at Chestnut Mountain Ranch, a Christ-centered home and school. They reach the hearts of young men and restore broken families through a structured loving commu...

FORGOTTEN AMERICA
Ep. 038
Catholic Education in Rural America
Garrett is joined today by Shawn Peterson from Catholic Education Partners and Jill Annable with the National Catholic Education Association to discuss the Roman Catholic Church’s stance on education and the role ...

FORGOTTEN AMERICA
Ep. 037
Agriculture & Life Growing Up in the American West
Ben Stiegelmeier shares stories from his life growing up farming and ranching in Selby, South Dakota where he, alongside his family, carried on his father’s legacy in production agriculture. He describes his Germa...

FORGOTTEN AMERICA
Ep. 036
Healthcare on the Frontier
Kendall Cotton, President of the Frontier Institute in Montana, joins us today to discuss health care and certificate of need laws. Today’s episode is a little more wonky, and dives into the impacts of these CON l...