In this episode, Ethan interviews Mrs. Sara June, local podcaster, author, and journalist. During, they discuss the similarities between the Farm Crisis and offshoring of manufacturing jobs, the rising opioid crisis in rural communities, and the twin county's Recovery Court program efforts to help heal the community. From there, they discuss Mrs. June's book "I Have Walked One Mile After Dark in a Hard Rain" and its intriguing history, her research process, and her motivation for starting her own newsroom "The Neighborly".

Thank you again Mrs. June for being on the podcast.

The Neighborly: https://www.swvacountry.com/

80s Farm Crisis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1980s_farm_crisis

Recovery Court Article Series: https://dailyyonder.com/tag/recovery-court/

On the Rebound (Recovery Court) Podcast: https://dailyyonder.com/podcasts/rural-remix/recovery-court/

The Ridge Podcast Recovery Court: https://theridgepodcast.com/podcast/61-recovery-fitness-with-judge-geisler-judge-harrell-and-walter-midkiff-addiction-recovery-court-fitness/

Mrs. June's Book "I Have Walked One Mile After Dark in a Hard Rain": https://midwesthistoryproject.org/

Contact: https://www.swvacountry.com/contact/

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041

In this episode, Ethan interviews Dr. Carolyn Ward, CEO of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation. They discuss the history and founding of the Foundation, her role as its CEO, its role in supporting Parkway infrastructure and operations, and how the Blue Ridge Parkway brings tourism and supports surrounding areas. From there, they discuss Dr. Ward's education, her career in education, and her journey to becoming CEO of the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation.

Thank you again Dr. Ward for being on the podcast.

Links mentioned:

Website: https://brpfoundation.org/

Podcast Information:

Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast

Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041

In this episode, Ethan interviews Mr. Greg Bolen, Criminal Justice teacher at Carroll County High School and Deputy at Carroll County Sheriff's Office. They discuss his early professional wrestling career, how he navigated adversity through his childhood, his early career in law enforcement and education, and some of the lessons he learned throughout the way. At the end of the episode, he reflects on his career and offers advice to students considering careers in law enforcement or education.

Thank you again Mr. Bolen for being on the podcast.

Podcast Information:

Website: https://TheRidgePodcast.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theridgepodcast

Instagram: https://instagram.com/theridgepodcastinsta

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/theridgepodcast.com

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theridgepodcast

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@theridgepodcast

Email: theridgepodcast@gmail.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2cKCltgfcCJjaipPQxKVGi

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ridge-podcast/id1675395041