Small Town, Big Problems
3 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -Welcome to the Small Town Big Problems podcast with your hosts Braxton Myers and Ahmad Culp. This podcast is about taking big national problems and seeing how they affect the people in smaller areas and the inner workings of a small town and the issues within them.
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Episodes
The Ballad of Rural Communities and their Education System
June 29, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 31.6 MBThe co-hosts take a deep dive into the world of rural education and what the system stands to lose. While small town education is talked about frequently in academia, education in rural communities are hardly brought to light enough while the problems they face are dire. Join Ahmad and Braxton to discover what it means to be a student in rural areas. Topics covered include: Corporations, Transportation systems, and if Pitbull is really doing okay.
Small Town, Small Businesses... Can They Survive?
June 20, 2021 05:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBWhen it comes to what makes small town economies last and grow (or even survive), it would be a tragedy if small businesses were not on the list. Though, like every other economic force in small towns, there is a problem. This week we will be diving into how the last 100 years has created poor conditions for small businesses to grow. We will also be finishing the historical aspect of economics from the 1930's to now as a continuation of the 1st episode. Footnote References: - https://scho...
Why the Midwest Doesn't Suck as Much as You Think
June 05, 2021 01:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWhen it comes to the history of the Midwest history, it's not as bad as you think. Join Ahmad and Braxton to discover why its a problem in the first place!