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The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 23 - Gina Sheurman, University of Illinois - Springfield "I’m a middle-aged mom, and here I was back in college. But I would tell anyone—if you’ve got a goal, go for it. Don’t let the barriers of being a rural student stop you. Where there’s a will, there’s a way." On this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Gina Sheurman, a first-generation college graduate and rural advocate from West-Central Illinois. Gina recently earned her MBA from the University of Illinois–Springfield—more than 20 years after completing her undergraduate degree—and graduated on the same day as her son.Gina shares her in...2025-07-1729 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 22 - Rin Baker, Georgetown University"I didn’t have the same number of hours in the day as my peers. I was commuting, working, trying to figure out public transportation for the first time. And I was still expected to compete on the same level. We don’t lack drive or talent — we just don’t have the same time." That quote comes from Rin Baker, a rural student from upstate New York who joins Dr. Matt Newlin for the latest episode of the Rural College Student Experience. Rin is a first-generation student from Hartford, New York, a small rural town nestled in farmla...2025-06-0129 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 21 - Stephanie Zackery, New Mexico State University“I have a Walmart Index of Rurality. One Walmart? You’re a decent-sized town. More than one? Okay, you’re big.”In this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Stephanie Zackery, a third-year, award-winning Counseling Psychology PhD student at New Mexico State University. Stephanie grew up in a no-stoplight town in rural Oklahoma and is now researching how mentorship shapes the college experience, especially for Black and Native American students from rural communities. Stephanie shares her journey from a high school class of 24 to pursuing her doctorate, and how early leadership roles in 4-H and publ...2025-05-1128 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 20 - Avery Bass, North Carolina State UniversityIn this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Avery Bass, a first-year student at North Carolina State University majoring in Genetics, with minors in Biotechnology and Microbiology. Avery is originally from Pikeville, North Carolina, a small rural town in the eastern part of the state, and graduated from Charles B. Aycock High School.Avery shares what it was like growing up in a tight-knit rural community and how her early exposure to science camps—and the support of her family—helped her discover a passion for genetics. She talks about the academic and institutional barriers rural stud...2025-04-2524 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 19 - Season 3 trailerWe’re back! Season 3 of The Rural College Student Experience is here and it's our most powerful season yet. Join host Dr. Matt Newlin as we continue to center the voices of rural college students—sharing their stories, their challenges, and the incredible strengths they bring to higher education. This season, we’re bringing you: More graduate students than ever before—trailblazing their way through higher ed, social work, law, and more.A special mini-series with the North State Student Ambassadors at Chico State, a group of students working to...2025-04-2502 min
The Commercial Landscaper PodcastInterview with Matt Hunter, Owner and President of New Garden Landscaping and NurseryMatt Hunter is the owner and President of New Garden Landscaping and Nursery, Nature’s Select Piedmont and Landscape Irrigation Systems (LIS) in Greensboro, NC. While New Garden has been in business for 47 years, Matt joined the team in 2015 as The Director of Business Development. Matt purchased New Garden from Morris Newlin in 2020 and now serves as President and CEO. In the spring of 2024 he purchased Nature’s Select Piedmont which is a biologically enhanced lawn care company and Landscape Irrigation Systems (LIS) which is a leader in irrigation service and installation. Prior to his work at New G...2024-10-0926 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 18 - Washington University Heartland InitiativeOn this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by co-host Mallorie Goodwin to discuss the Heartland Initiative at Washington University in St. Louis. Mallorie is a sophomore at Wash U and grew up in Waynesville, Missouri, about two hours west of St. Louis. She is also a Rural Peer Ambassador working to increase enrollment and belonging for other rural students. Joining Matt and Mallorie is Dacoda Scarlett, Associate Director for Rural Recruitment, Undergraduate Admissions at Washington University in St. Louis. Dacoda shares how WashU is trying to attract and retain more rural students. He also talks about...2024-03-1552 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 17 - Mental Health in Rural SpacesOn this episode, Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by Andrew Wichert to discuss mental health in rural spaces. Andrew comes from Northeastern Ohio and is attending Kent State University. He is currently working on his Associate of Science and Associate of Applied Business in Information Technology. After completing his degrees, Andrew plans on continuing with his Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies with a concentration in Nonprofit Studies. He has had various types of jobs including managing amusement parks, working in the construction industry, and being a student employee at Kent State. He plans to continue his career in...2024-02-2145 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 16 - The Rural Working-Class IdentityOn this episode, creator/host Dr. Matt Newlin discusses the rural working-class identity with co-host Samuel Locklear. Samuel was born and raised in Pembroke, North Carolina and is a first-generation working-class college student. He is currently attending the University of North Carolina at Pembroke pursuing a degree in Nursing. Joining Samuel and Matt in this discussion is Dr. Michele Fazio. Dr. Fazio is Professor of English, director of the Pembroke Mellon REACH Program, and co-coordinator of the Gender Studies Minor at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke where she teaches courses on 20th century American literature, c...2024-02-0553 min
FirstGenFMEp. 7 - A Conversation Matt Newlin: Creating Systems for Success for Rural and First-generation StudentsSend us a textThis week, Matt Newlin and I talk about his role consulting with college campuses about creating successful systems for first-generation, rural, and low-income students. We spend time talking about Matt's journey to and through college, move into a conversation about debt management and financial literacy, and then helping faculty understand what it means when we talk about social capital for first-gen students. Matt is all about an asset-based framework and talks about how he frames this for the colleges he works with. We also spend time talking about a rural student initiative he...2023-09-0443 min
Closing Market ReportAug 24 | Closing Market ReportPRO FARMER CROP TOUR DAY 4- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net- Brian Grete, #pftour23- Sherman Newlin, RMCommodities.com- Ted Seifried, Zaner.com
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RFD IllinoisRFD Illinois August 3, 2023RFD Matt Correspondent Matt Kaye reports on the Ethanol industry’s continued frustration on the lack of action by the EPA on summertime E15 rule. Illinois Farm Bureau Vice President Brian Duncan recaps the summer meeting of the Resolutions Committee. Congresswoman Mary Miller on the progress of the Farm Bill when visiting Aledo, IL. Market commentary from Joe Camp, Commstock Investments and Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities.2023-08-0323 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois June 16, 2023We meet the new Illinois FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Franklin and new Illinois FFA Vice President Eric Wisely from Nashville. Profit Watch Energy with Michael Newlin, Propane Education and Research Council.House appropriators advanced fiscal ’24 USDA spending on a party line vote but clawed back (B) billions in unspent pandemic dollars to help offset program cuts. RFD Washington corr. Matt Kaye reports.2023-06-1623 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 15 - SPOTLIGHT: Small Town to Campus ConferenceThank you for listening to this special SPOTLIGHT episode of the Rural College Student Experience. On today’s episode, we have a very special guest, Madison Mellinger. Madison is a senior at Princeton University and is from Chambersburg, PA. She is studying in the School of Public and International Affairs with a focus on education and environmental policy, particularly as such policy relates to rural communities. In 2021, she founded Princeton's first rural student affinity group. In this episode, we’re focusing on Small Town to Campus, a student-led conference for rural students which Madison spearheaded. The conference took...2023-05-2426 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 14 - Admissions Essays for Rural StudentsWelcome to Episode 14 of the Rural College Student Experience. Please be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you'll know when a new episode is available. Also, please follow us on Twitter (@rcsepod) and share ideas for future episodes. This episode we’re talking about admissions applications and essays for rural students. Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by co-host is Jay Kauffin. Jay attended McMinn County High School in Athens, Tennessee and is now a junior at Yale University studying Political and Computer Science. We talk about his transition to college and how the application process can be...2023-04-2558 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 13 - Rural College Access & RetentionWe're back with a new, exciting episode talking about a critical topic in rural education: college access and retention. The intention of this podcast is elevating and amplifying rural student voices in conversations about higher education. Students from rural high schools are significantly less likely to enroll in postsecondary education compared to their non-rural peers. Roughly 30 percent of students enrolled in college come from rural or small town communities, and yet their needs are rarely taken into consideration in decision- and policy-making discussions.In this episode, host Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by co-host Giulia Episcopo, a s...2023-04-0450 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 12 - The Rural Identity in K-12 EducationWelcome to Episode 12 of the Rural College Student Experience. Today, co-host Sara Wiggington joins host Dr. Matt Newlin to talk about the rural identity in K-12 spaces and how that can impact rural students' postsecondary experiences. Sara is a Master’s degree student at Purdue University who also teaches 4th grade at Green Meadows Intermediate in Frankfort, Indiana. Sara attended Ball State University as an undergraduate and just completed her 21st year of teaching in both rural and urban districts. During our conversation she shares wonderful insight and knowledge about the rural identity in K-12 spaces and the transition to...2022-11-1852 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 11 - Rural Broadband Access: A Panel Discussion with Lead for America FellowsThe Rural College Student Experience is back with another special episode. In Episode 11, host Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by an incredible panel of Lead for America fellows who are serving in rural Kentucky and Appalachia. Lead for America fellows are dedicated to tackling the critical challenges facing the places they call home. All three of our panelists are doing wonderful things to increase postsecondary and economic success for students in communities that have, historically, not received the support or attention they need and deserve. In this episode, we specifically address the broadband internet gap that exists in many...2022-09-2643 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 10 - College Access Programs for Rural StudentsWe’re back after a brief hiatus with a brand new episode! In the latest episode, we discuss college access programs serving rural and small town communities. College access organizations are integral to increasing postsecondary enrollment for historically underrepresented students, including low-income, first-generation, and students of color. Unfortunately, there are few college access programs operating in rural spaces due to geographic barriers and lack of funding for the organizations that are doing everything they can to reach these underserved populations. One organization that has been effectively serving rural populations for the last couple of decades is CFES Bri...2022-09-0649 minClosing Market ReportAug 25 | Closing Market Report- Matt Bennett, AgMarket.net
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- Mike Tannura, tstorm.net2022-08-2523 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois July 28Matt Kaye reports on the Senator John Thune Bill that is taking aim at a Securities & Exchange Commission proposed rule that could force famers to keep an inventory of climate emissions.Jennifer Tirey Executive Director Illinois Pork Producers talks with Rita Frazer about USDA’s the Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program and payments finally going out to pig farmers. Ivan Dozier talks about the history and purpose of NEPA – National Environmental Policy Act. DeLoss Jahnke covers business news and talks with Sherman Newlin, Risk Management Commodities, about a 3-day win streak for corn and soybeans. Jim Taylor has the earl...2022-07-2823 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 9 - Catalyzing Change in Rural SpacesWelcome to Episode 9 of the Rural College Student Experience. In this episode, host Dr. Matt Newlin and his guests talk about how to create and foster change at rural serving institutions. In our culture, rural communities are often seen as being “backward,” “conservative,” and “slow to change,” but those myths – along with the idea that all rural communities are the same – couldn’t be further from the truth. As we saw during COVID, rural communities – and rural schools in particular – pivoted immediately to virtual learning and came up with all sorts of innovative and unique ways to continue serving and supporting their s...2022-07-1945 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 8 - A Student's Perspective: Attending The Rural SummitWelcome to the first episode of Season 2 of the Rural College Student Experience podcast. After a successful first season, we are thrilled to continue featuring conversations with and about rural students in college. On this episode, creator/host Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by co-host Chase Carson and guest Dreama Gentry from Partners for Rural Impact (PRI). In this roundtable-style conversation we discuss each of our experiences at The Rural Summit which was co-presented by PRI and Education Forward Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona in April 2022. Chase shares his perspective as a rural student attending the conference, as well as...2022-06-2837 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois June 22Matt Kaye reports on movement of the cattle price transparency and discovery act and Rita Frazer gets a wheat harvest update from Kyle Braase in Madison County. Weekly crop planting and conditions report from USDA NASS. Jim Taylor shares report on crop conditions across the state from FarmWeek Crop Watcher, Gary Steward, Stark County and Sherman Newlin, Crawford County and market analysis from Joe Camp, CommStock Investments. Early morning markets and Freese Notis weather.2022-06-2223 min
Rural MattersDesigning Postsecondary Alternatives for Rural Learners (Part I of PelotonU Series) with Van Davis, Matt Newlin,, and Cyndi GonzalezIn this first of our four-part series, Designing Postsecondary Alternatives for Rural Learners, produced in collaboration with and supported by PelotonU, Michelle chats with three terrific guests about the latest trends and statistics pertaining to rural learners and rural education, best practices for engaging student support, and actual rural learner experiences: Dr. Van Davis, chief strategy officer with WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies); Matt Newlin, who has 15 years' experience creating equitable pathways for low-income, first-generation students and is currently on the leadership team of the NACAC Rural & Small Town Special Interest Group, and host of the Rural College...2022-03-2938 minRural MattersDesigning Postsecondary Alternatives for Rural Learners (Part I of PelotonU Series) with Van Davis, Matt Newlin,, and Cyndi GonzalezIn this first of our four-part series, Designing Postsecondary Alternatives for Rural Learners, produced in collaboration with and supported by PelotonU, Michelle chats with three terrific guests about the latest trends and statistics pertaining to rural learners and rural education, best practices for engaging student support, and actual rural learner experiences: Dr. Van Davis, chief strategy officer with WCET (WICHE Cooperative for Educational Technologies); Matt Newlin, who has 15 years' experience creating equitable pathways for low-income, first-generation students and is currently on the leadership team of the NACAC Rural & Small Town Special Interest Group, and host of the Rural College...2022-03-2938 minRFD IllinoisRFD Illinois March 24Live local conference coverage with Illinois Director of Ag Jerry Costello and Jackie Sambursky Bureau Chief of Marketing IDOA as they discuss the massive focus on local food-one of the only silver linings of Covid-19. Scott Halpin, State Executive Director for USDA Farm Service Agency in Illinois says "farmers can come back to the counters" , at least for now as the covid restrictions have been lifted at USDA FSA offices. Paul Schell, Progressive Ag Services, what can we learn this growing year. Sherman Newlin with acreage predictions.Matt Kaye reports on China Trade impacts as a result of the...2022-03-2423 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 7 - Native American Students in CollegeIn the final episode of Season 1, we are focusing on the experiences of Native American Students in College. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, Native American students make up just 19 percent of total college enrollment, the lowest of all racial and ethnic groups. Native American students also have the lowest six-year college graduation rate at 39 percent. Additionally, there are 32 accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities in the U.S. which enroll just under 9 percent of the Native American student population. While these statistics tell us WHAT is happening, they don’t get at the “WHY”. In this epi...2021-12-1546 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 6 - Multiple Identities in Rural SpacesThe Rural College Student Experience is back with Episode 6: Multiple Identities in Rural Spaces. In this episode, host Dr. Matt Newlin talks with co-host Aron Garcia and guest Ty McNamee about the diverse identities and experiences present in rural communities. We discuss why it’s important to understand the diversity of experiences, perspectives, and needs of rural populations in order to break down the stereotype that rural communities are all the same. In this episode we touch on the different identities and lived experiences of rural students and how it can impact their college journey. Co-host Aron Garc...2021-12-0651 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 5 - Navigating the Game of College"[Colleges] can have as much resources as [they] want, but if you're not making sure rural students know they exist then those resource are pointless." Bryson Henriott joins Dr. Matt Newlin as co-host of Episode 5 to discuss how rural students navigate the "game" of college. For many rural students - especially those who are the first in their families to attend a postsecondary institution - college can really feel like a game where everyone knows the rules except you. Unfamiliar and burdensome policies can make college feel like a maze that is too daunting to begin. 2021-11-2351 min
Lessons Learned for VetsCelebrating One Year of the Lessons Learned for Vets Podcast - Part 2Send us a textSurprise! I know I said that last week was our final episode of the season, but we had so much fun recapping the highlights of the last year, that I invited Bob Newlin and Jonathan Fisher to join me to share their favorite episodes. We highlight Episode 2 with Keith Forte, Episode 8 with Ben Killoy, Episode 15 with Misty Moreno, Episode 16 and 17 with Herb Thompson and we look at another clip from Episode 19 with Adam Braatz. Jonathan and I revisit my resume episode with Alfredo Torres and we wrap up with the gentlemen of the...2021-11-171h 16
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 4 - Meeting the Basic Needs of Rural Students"Only 57 percent of community colleges have [public ]transit stops within walking distance to campus." - Abigail Seldin, CEO, Seldin-Haring Smith Foundation. On Episode 4 of the Rural College Student Experience, we're discussing the basic needs of rural students and how colleges and universities often lack resources and amenities that address the needs of this population. Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by co-host Lily Nagengast, a graduate student and teaching assistant in the Department of English at Georgetown University. She is from Bloomfield, Nebraska, and graduated from Boston College in 2018 with a degree in English and gender studies. Lily is...2021-11-0453 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 3 - Black Students from Rural Spaces"You can't be it if you can't see it," says Jenay Willis, a doctoral candidate at the University of Pittsburgh and co-host of Episode 3 of RCSE, "Black Students from Rural Spaces." In this episode, host Matt Newlin talks with Jenay about her identity as a Black woman who grew up in a rural community and her passion for being a role model for other Black students pursuing college or a doctoral degree. Jenay is pursuing her Ph.D. in Higher Education at Pitt and her research agenda highlights college access, success, persistence and transition for the respective student population...2021-10-2149 min
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 2 - Social Class Issues for Rural StudentsThe Rural College Student Experience is back! In Episode 2, host Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by co-host Clayton Land to discuss social class issues for rural students in college. Clayton is a senior at Yale University pursuing a double major in Global Affairs and History. Clayton is from a small town in central Kentucky called Lawrenceburg and is one of the first people from his community to attend an Ivy League institution. Being from a small town has shaped much of his involvement on campus and career aspirations which includes rural international development in Latin America. In th...2021-09-301h 08
The Rural College Student ExperienceEp. 1 - Understanding the Experiences of Rural Students in CollegeIn our first episode of the Rural College Student Experience, host Dr. Matt Newlin is joined by co-host Karolin Miranda, a junior at the University of South Carolina Upstate who is on the pre-med track. Karolin grew up in a rural community in Greenville, South Carolina and is the first person in her family to attend college (a "first-generation college student"). Karolin discusses her experiences as a rural student, overcoming her natural timidness, and how financial issues have affected her college journey. Later in the episode, Karolin and Matt are joined by guest Dr. Andrew Koricich, the...2021-09-221h 01
Lighting The VoidActive Solutions For The Coming Times With Matt Landmanhttps://www.lightingthevoid.com (https://www.lightingthevoid.com)Live Weeknights Mon-Fri 9 pm, PacificOn The Fringe FMhttps://fringe.fm (https://fringe.fm)Matt Landman is an activist and filmmaker and has gained recognition as a leader in 5G and geoengineering/chemtrail awareness. He presents unprecedented and view-changing information directly from official documentation and accepted research and created the social change documentary Frankenskies, bringing awareness to ongoing atmospheric aerosol injections, chemtrails, weather modification programs, and geoengineering.In addition, Matt continues to contest varied Telecom networks with efforts to help citizens locally fight the rollout of the dangerous and di...2021-03-071h 53
The Cosmic SalonA chat with Matthew Belair This is a fantastic chat with Matt Belair that really meanders all over the playing board -- Matt has a very wide range of experience and expertise in many wonderful things and we certainly get into the philosophy of who he is and how the world presents itself to him. We just start to dip our toes in current event towards the end (which we get into full immersion of in the second hour), however, it is the journey to the swim hole that sets the ideas and thoughts up that has a great deal to do with all...2021-01-201h 03
The Cosmic SalonA chat with Matthew Belair
This is a fantastic chat with Matt Belair that really meanders all over the playing board -- Matt has a very wide range of experience and expertise in many wonderful things and we certainly get into the philosophy of who he is and how the world presents itself to him. We just start to dip our toes in current event towards the end (which we get into full immersion of in the second hour), however, it is the journey to the swim hole that sets the ideas and thoughts up that has a great deal to...2021-01-201h 03
educators 2 educators PodcastRoutines that MatterJoin some of e2e's brightest stars as they remind us of the importance of routines in the classroom. Hear from Meredith Newlin, Ashley Ramirez, Erin Bracco, Kristen Walker, Erica Aguirre, Matt Halpern, James Hunt, Amanda Cardenas and Beth Pittman as they share their favorite classroom routine for the beginning of the year!
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2019-07-2323 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 50: Live with Susan-Kate Heaney!Susan-Kate Heaney returns for CTQ #50 Live - our most whimsical episode yet! Past guests Aaron McLane, Bryan Burgan, Casey Newlin, Chris Ly, Jensen Abler, and Oliver Taylor each take turns giving SK the "hard sell" on which movie she HAS TO watch. After some painful deliberation, questionable interference from Alex & Matty, and a shocking confession, Susan-Kate picks a film that the whole gang views together at the brand new Ingenuity Studios. Grab a Midori sour and join us on our journey!
QUEUE CONTENDERS: "Innerspace" (1987), "Tucker & Dale vs. Evil" (2010), "Paris Is Burning" (1990), "Heavyweights" (1995), "Chasing Coral" (1997), "The Trip'" (2010), "Amelie" (2001)2017-09-2529 min
Clearing The QueueEpisode 47: Casey Newlin and Jon ChingIt's a young adult snuggle fest with Casey Newlin and Jon Ching! Alex explores the differences between dystopian and utopian futuristic societies, while Matt is careful not to look a gift horse in the mouth (especially if the horse's name is Keanu). Then, Clearing the Queue makes its first foray into ranked voting, and the results may shock you! PLUS: The unauthorized origin story of our 44th President.
QUEUE CONTENDERS: "The Giver" (2014), "Iris" (2015), "The Incredible Jessica James" (2017), "Fruitvale Station" (2013), "Whale Rider" (2002), "Bowie: The Man Who Changed The World" (2016)2017-08-0729 min
Indio Radio Podcast!John And Kane on Indio Radio - Thursday 9-24-15Live from Shock City Studios! (http://shockcitystudios.com- @ShockCityMusic) John and Kane are LIVE Monday thru Friday at 10a CT on INDIO RADIO...It's The John and Kane Show - and another DOWNLOADABLE PODCAST! And we kick off the show with Matt Newlin from the Sham Film Festival! This weekend is the festival where these sham, spoof, parody films will be awarded - who will go home with the "Palmed Oar"? Get the info and make sure to visit: http://ShamFilmFestival.com - Then from New York, by phone is our new friend: Laughlin Artz of Context News! Context News...2015-09-2428 min
Indio Radio Podcast!John And Kane on Indio Radio - Thursday 9-24-15Live from Shock City Studios! (http://shockcitystudios.com- @ShockCityMusic) John and Kane are LIVE Monday thru Friday at 10a CT on INDIO RADIO...It's The John and Kane Show - and another DOWNLOADABLE PODCAST! And we kick off the show with Matt Newlin from the Sham Film Festival! This weekend is the festival where these sham, spoof, parody films will be awarded - who will go home with the "Palmed Oar"? Get the info and make sure to visit: http://ShamFilmFestival.com - Then from New York, by phone is our new friend: Laughlin Artz of Context News! Context...2015-09-2428 min