Everybody has a story to tell. The Smithsonian’s Stories from Main Street podcast shares the authentic voices and stories of people from... more
Young people throughout the country bring new perspectives and attitudes to our history and our culture. But often, they don't... more
Here's a sneak peek at our next special episode! Give a listen to the voices and the work of the... more
You've got to have friends! Personal and professional connections are critical to the development of healthy communities, whether they are... more
In this episode, we're taking a closer look at two very different rural communities that embody technological innovation. In Taos,... more
Rural America is full of places of innovation--towns where people work together to conceive new ideas and spark engagement by... more
For many years, the conventional wisdom in the United States has been that rural America is hurting: facing impacts from... more
We're excited to share an episode from our host Hannah Hethmon's podcast Museums in Strange Places. Back in 2019, Museums... more
Apologies friends! This pod is the actual episode titled "My Vote, My Voice," which should have been originally posted back... more
What civic responsibilities do we have as Americans? What do we owe to the process of democracy? What is the... more
Democracy can be messy. Americans share many common values and ideals, but views on how that works out in the... more