This week, we start out with a conversation with Daily Yonder reporter Ilana Newman who brings us a story from Illinois, where community members are trying to get state policy passed that would stop CO2 pipeline companies from using eminent domain to build pipelines.

We have two takes on America’s 250th birthday this week, one from editor of the Glasgow Courier, Skylar Baker Jordan and another from columnist Donna Kallner.

We welcome back Kiki Bush to the show with a conversation with Susannah Broun about supporting the arts in rural areas.

Then, we have a segment from our partners at the Rural Faith Initiative about LGBTQ+ affirming rural churches and parishes. It’s a conversation between Whitney Kimball Coe and Reverend Claire Brown.

Our featured musician this week is Sam Miltich, who brings his jazz music and mental health advocacy to the show.