Today's Segments
Rural Health at a Breaking Point: Sebelius on Solutions
Kathleen Sebelius calls the rural health gap a “moral failing” and outlines bipartisan solutions—from payment reform to behavioral health—designed for rural realities.
The Hungry Bachelor: Song, Survival, and Sod Houses
In Plains Folk, Tom Isern traces a frontier ballad’s roots, showing how bachelor homesteaders turned hardship and prairie life into enduring song. You can hear all of Dr. Isern's Plains Folk essays here.
Rooted in Tradition: Chickasaw Nation’s Tree Planting Mission
The Chickasaw Nation plants trees to fight climate change while passing down culture—engaging youth in stewardship, resilience, and connection to the land.