Podcast
50 States of Mind
Hosted by Ryan Bernsten · EN
State by state, host Ryan Bernsten and international guests explore perceptions of America via interviews with mayors, governors, and voters on both sides of the aisle from a 5-month journey through all 50 states. Take a trip through America to listen and to learn what's really happening in the USA.
www.50statesofmind.org
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Wyoming
Feb 28, 202200:54:40Tap to summarizeRyan and guest Luke discuss his move from Northern England to NYC and listen to interviews with Amber—owner of Backwards Distillery—as well as the Mayor of Casper, WY and former Gov. Mike Wallace.
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Kentucky
Feb 4, 202201:00:15Tap to summarizeRyan and guest Louise discuss Scottish versus American humor before listening to an interview with an interfaith pastor, two apprentices at the Actors Theatre of Louisville, and three COMICON attendees.
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Georgia
Jan 28, 202201:00:46Tap to summarizeRyan and guest Ioan discuss why the directness democracy isn't keeping pace with technological advances, what redistributive policies look like in the UK and US, and discuss a trip to the ruins of the world's largest asylum in Milledgeville, Georgia.
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Hawaii
Jan 21, 202200:39:33Tap to summarizeRyan and guest Michelle talk about birds, Hawaiian language, ea, and the military presence on the island state.
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Louisiana
Jan 14, 202200:42:08Tap to summarizeRyan and guest Anne talk about the hometown theatre companies that changed us and the differences between major arts hubs, then listen to conversations with a conservative radio host in New Orleans and the owner of the Demo Divas demolition company. Follow Anne at @mygirlanne for a good time.
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Tennessee
Jan 7, 202200:56:20Tap to summarizeRyan and native Virginian Brandon talk about Liberty University (one of the largest Christian universities in the USA), the marriage between religion and politics, then listen to interviews with a Tennessee state rep. and a tap dancer in Centennial Park.
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Season 3 Teaser
Dec 4, 202100:02:10Tap to summarize50 States of Mind Season 3, coming to an earbud near you in January 2022.
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Maryland
May 26, 202000:29:00Tap to summarizeRyan and guest Emma read the self-published children's book "Healthy Holly: A Healthy Start for Herbie" and discuss how this deranged, unreadable, and sometimes offensive book led to the resignation and imprisonment of the Mayor of Baltimore. Picture evidence here: https://bit.ly/2X1IOPt
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Mississippi
May 11, 202000:35:46Tap to summarizeRyan and Mississippi-native Caroline talk about misconceptions about the South, Debutante culture, losing her home in Hurricane Katrina, and changing her accent while living in the North, then discuss an interview with a Northerner-turned-Southerner and Dean of the Ole Miss Law School.
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New Mexico
May 4, 202000:45:19Tap to summarizeRyan and travel companion Michael rehash the story of how they were nearly drugged, kidnapped, and murdered in the town of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico by serial killer accomplices and discuss the nefarious local Toy Box Killer who murdered 69 people and whose legacy lives on.
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