50 States of Mind
50 States of Mind
Ryan Bernsten
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
Wyoming
Ryan 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
Feb 28, 2022
54 min
Kentucky
Ryan 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
Feb 4, 2022
1 hr
Georgia
Ryan 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
Jan 28, 2022
1 hr
Hawaii
Ryan and guest Michelle talk about birds, Hawaiian language, ea, and the military presence on the island state. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
Jan 21, 2022
39 min
Louisiana
Ryan 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
Jan 14, 2022
42 min
Tennessee
Ryan 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.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
Jan 7, 2022
56 min
Season 3 Teaser
50 States of Mind Season 3, coming to an earbud near you in January 2022.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
Dec 4, 2021
2 min
Maryland
Ryan 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 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
May 26, 2020
29 min
Mississippi
Ryan 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
May 11, 2020
35 min
New Mexico
Ryan 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. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/50-states-of-mind/message
May 4, 2020
45 min
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