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Sai’s EyesPersuasion Through Narrative Essay | Ep 28 | Fully ContentEnjoy my unique insights, learnings, and connections with this month's piece of content:
Persuasion Through Narrative Essay with Ryan Bernsten
This was a workshop I attended as part of the Johnson County Writers Conference at the public library. If you watch the workshop on YouTube, I'm actually in it as well lol.
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2024-02-2713 min
American TributariesEpisode 62 - Claire Bishop of Missouri talks KC, Civic-Building Books & American Public SquareClaire Bishop lives in the Kansas City, Missouri area and is the Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of American Public Square, a nonpartisan not-for-profit seeking to change the tone and quality of public discourse in our country.Our discussion covers, among other things:*Kansas City’s many attractions, including its arts and culinary scenes*the difference between Kansas City, in the west of Missouri, and St. Louis, in the east*contempt, curiosity and connection*American Public Square’s founding and programming to promote respectful, fact-based conversations about some of America’s most divisi...
2023-06-2355 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Non-Fiction, Current Affairs, Law, & Politics50 States of Mind: A Journey to Discover American Democracy by Ryan BernstenPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/676732 to listen full audiobooks. Title: 50 States of Mind: A Journey to Discover American Democracy Author: Ryan Bernsten Narrator: Ryan Bernsten Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 7 minutes Release date: March 23, 2023 Genres: Current Affairs, Law, & Politics Publisher's Summary: Is America as divided as it seems? As a graduate student at Oxford, Ryan Bernsten undertook a 23,000-mile journey through all 50 states to look beyond the news cycles and see his home country from the ground. Following in the footsteps of Alexis de Tocqueville, Bernsten leads with the desire to listen and find common humanity in Americans...
2023-03-2305 min
50 States of MindWyomingRyan 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.
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2022-02-2854 min
50 States of MindKentuckyRyan 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.
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2022-02-041h 00
50 States of MindGeorgiaRyan 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.
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2022-01-281h 00
50 States of MindHawaiiRyan and guest Michelle talk about birds, Hawaiian language, ea, and the military presence on the island state.
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2022-01-2139 min
50 States of MindLouisianaRyan 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.
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2022-01-1442 min
50 States of MindTennesseeRyan 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.
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2022-01-0756 min
50 States of MindSeason 3 Teaser50 States of Mind Season 3, coming to an earbud near you in January 2022.
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2021-12-0402 min
Gooners Of MalaysiaEpisode 4: Back-to-Back Trip to AnfieldOn this episode of the podcast, I am welcome back Emil Bernsten to talk about Arsenal's two away games against Liverpool in the Premier League (29th September) as well as the Carabao Cup (October 2nd).
Very much polar opposite games with numerous controversial refereeing decisions in the league contrasted to a dull affair in the Carabao Cup. We did our best.
Arsenal have registered their first defeat of the season in the league - there goes our unbeaten chances, and we get drawn with Manchester City in December.
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2020-10-0743 minGooners Of MalaysiaEpisode 1: Community Shield Winners 2020Hi there!
In this episode I am joined by a Liverpool supporter - Emil Bernsten and we give our honest opinions on the game between Arsenal and Liverpool for the FA Community Shield on Saturday, 20th August.
We talked about predictions for the upcoming season and our expectations for Arsenal!
2020-08-3143 min
50 States of MindMarylandRyan 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
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2020-05-2629 min
50 States of MindMississippiRyan 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.
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2020-05-1135 min
50 States of MindNew MexicoRyan 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.
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2020-05-0545 min
50 States of MindWest VirginiaRyan and Penny Rosfjord - fmr. chair of the Woodbury County Democratic Party and Iowa State Central Committee member - discuss the importance of the Iowa Caucus to train both candidates and organizers, then listen to interviews with a community organizer protesting the construction of a polluting insulation factory in Jefferson County and the Mayor of Wheeling, Glenn Elliott.
Learn more about the fight against Rockwool here: https://bit.ly/2VIVxWy
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2020-04-2829 min
50 States of MindIndianaRyan talks with actress Maddie Weinstein about how COVID will change theatre/film, The Bachelor, and our own political narratives, then discuss interviews with Harrison Center for the Arts founder Joanna Taft, Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry, and Anne Surak from Exhibit Columbus.
You can check out Maddie's work in "Beach Rats" on Hulu and "Alex Strangelove" on Netflix.
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2020-04-2143 min
50 States of MindVirginiaRyan and guest Juan talk about the crisis in Juan's home country of Venezuela, the corruption of the government, and the political implications of the word socialism, then listen to interviews with a 2016 presidential candidate and the former Inspector General of the Dept. of the Interior.
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2020-04-1340 min
50 States of MindNorth CarolinaRyan and writer/comedian Alex Heller discuss her American/Norweigan marriage, the cultural/economic differences between the two countries, and the merits and failings of higher education, then listen to interviews with residents of the Earthhaven mountain commune, the president of High Point University, and the Mayor of Winston-Salem.
Follow Alex's hilarious meme page: @thementallytrillest
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2020-04-0747 min
50 States of MindArkansasSamantha Allen - author of "Real Queer America: LGBT Stories From Red States" - joins to discuss her road trip to visit queer communities in conservative towns across America, Trump's transgender military ban, and her relationship with the Mormon Church, then we listen to an interview about the state of LGBTQ rights at Ouachita Baptist University.
You Should See the Other Guy: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wraGTXGhRKrcDk3Ns0Y4C
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2020-03-3134 min
50 States of MindIowaWith 13 days before the Iowa Caucus, Ryan drives to Lamoni, Iowa (pop. 2,324) and knocks on doors to ask residents everything you've ever wanted to know about the caucus process, who they're supporting, and who might prevail in the 2020 Iowa Caucuses.
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2020-01-2334 min
Northwestern IntersectionsJourney to All 50 States with Ryan Bernsten ’14From dressing up as a clown for birthday party gigs to working at Hilary For America, Ryan Bernsten has done them all. But one of the most fascinating experiences he has embarked on was driving across America to listen to stories of Americans in all 50 states from 2018 to 2019. His thesis, now a podcast called 50 States of Mind, sheds light on his journey of interviewing elected officials, mayors, and voters on both sides. Ryan also highlights that he could not have done this alone without the support of fellow Wildcats, some who opened up their homes, provided meals, and connected him...
2019-11-1429 min
Northwestern IntersectionsJourney to All 50 States with Ryan Bernsten '14From dressing up as a clown for birthday party gigs to working at Hilary For America, Ryan Bernsten has done them all. But one of the most fascinating experiences he has embarked on was driving across America to listen to stories of Americans in all 50 states from 2018 to 2019. His thesis, now a podcast called 50 States of Mind, sheds light on his journey of interviewing elected officials, mayors, and voters on both sides. Ryan also highlights that he could not have done this alone without the support of fellow Wildcats, some who opened up their homes, provided meals, and connected...
2019-11-1429 min
50 States of MindSeason Finale: The Antarctic State of MindFrom Oxford, Ryan and Nacho a.k.a. "Doctor of Penguins" talk about life in Antarctica, stories of expeditions gone wrong, how climate change is hurting penguins, and how our consumer culture is negatively affecting our environment.
Check out the VERY therapeutic penguin-labeling here: Penguinwatch.org.
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2019-10-011h 05
Two Broads Talking PoliticsRyan Bernsten & 50 States of MindKelly chats with Ryan Bernsten, host of the 50 States of Mind Podcast, about his road trip to all fifty states, talking to mayors, governors, and regular voters, and what he learned along the way.
2019-09-2439 min
50 States of MindSpecial Episode - The PrologueIn a special episode, hear about the upcoming "50 States of Mind" book that inspired the podcast and listen to the prologue chapter about a Hillary rally gone wrong 13 days before the 2016 election.
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2019-09-0217 min
50 States of Mind2020 Candidates - Rep. Seth MoultonFrom Kansas City, Ryan talks to presidential candidate Seth Mouton about his role as the only combat veteran in the Democratic primary, what's driving him crazy about the 2020 race so far, and his work co-hosting a TV program talking to Iraqi people on the ground during his four tours overseas.
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2019-08-1623 min
50 States of MindMichiganFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Nancy talk about Nancy's hometown of Glasgow, gun violence in America versus "a doin'" in Scotland, how Nancy charmed a man who threatened to shoot her tires on a visit to Detroit, and whether Trump will be reelected in 2020, before listening to interviews with a waitress from the Upper Peninsula, performing arts teacher/talent developer Jeff Crowley in East Lansing, and the first Muslim-American candidate for Governor Abdul El-Sayed in Ann Arbor.
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2019-08-1036 min
50 States of MindWisconsinFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Alex talk about Alex's work with the Ebola virus outbreak in Uganda, the need to view local knowledge as expert knowledge, and ISIS in East Africa, before listening to an interview with a former maximum security prisoner turned community organizer in Racine and learning about Appleton City Hall's unusual way of communicating with the community.
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2019-07-2048 min
50 States of MindNew JerseyFrom Oxford, Ryan and guests Christina and Esame discuss their respective homes of Greece and Nigeria, talk a little about American accents, and debate the grey areas of global climate change politics, before listening to an interview with former New Jersey Governor and E.P.A. Head Christine Todd Whitman about current Republican politics.
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2019-07-0946 min50 States of MindLive Q&A at Brasenose College - OxfordRyan speaks to a panel of Oxford students and faculty about major takeaways from traveling through all 50 states and steps we can take to increase listening in our own communities.
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2019-06-2940 min
50 States of MindDelawareFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Logan discuss Logan's childhood in South Africa, how America can learn from the aftermath of a populist president, and one Delaware community's struggle for a new library, before listening to an interview with the head librarian of the Dover Public Library about the changing purpose of libraries from book institutions to community centers.
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2019-06-2029 min
50 States of MindPennsylvaniaFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Maddie discuss Maddie's move from Cameroon to Brighton, Cameroon's language civil war, "good woke" versus "bad woke", and a Christian interpretation of choice before listening to interviews in Erie with two McDonald's workers about voting rights and a fisherman about the word "deplorable", before traveling to Philly to listen to an Uber driver witnessing the opioid crisis and a tour guide at a "living" cemetery.
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2019-06-1144 min
50 States of MindThe Trump RallyFrom Oxford, Ryan and previous guests Maria (Mexico), Mako (Zimbabwe), and Ioan (U.K.), listen to interviews with attendees of a Trump rally in Cleveland, discuss finding community in a political movement, the failed systems that led to Trump's rise, and debate whether or not Ryan should have attended the rally, before each guest articulates what they'd most like to say to Trump supporters.
Listeners can give their own thoughts on the episode by recording a voice message through the link below, to be included in next week's special episode. https://anchor.fm/50-states-of-mind/message
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2019-05-3155 min
50 States of MindNew YorkFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Lauren discuss Lauren's hometown of Kingston, Jamaica, the sociopolitical implications of "good hair", Lauren's decision not to vote in the 2016 election, and the lack of nuance in political discourse before listening to an interview with a Republican immigrant on the subway, a church community in Hell's Kitchen, and a writer in Rochester on the incentive for artists to relocate to smaller communities.
*Special thanks to the King's Hall Fund for a generous grant. Associate Producer: Mike Layer.
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2019-05-2345 min
50 States of MindConnecticutFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Mustafa discuss Mustafa's upbringing in Pakistan, the effects of drones & the War on Terror on Pakistan, fasting during Ramadan, and the major differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims before listening to an interview with the pastor of a church in Sandy Hook as the community deals with the aftermath of the largest school shooting in American history.
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2019-05-1557 min
50 States of MindRhode IslandFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Em talk about Em's homeland of Australia, the Emu Wars, Steven Bannon's visit to the Oxford Union, and the Australian health care system's blend of public and private insurance before listening to interviews with a conservative Brown University student, a woman struggling with homelessness, and two gas station attendants in rural Rhode Island.
*Special thanks to the King's Hall Fund for a generous grant. Associate Producer: Mike Layer.
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2019-05-0739 min
50 States of MindMassachusettsFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Jack (Jank) talk about Jack's hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon, how physical space affects political outlooks, the Roosevelt family, and a mispronounced rendition of "Let's Call the Whole Thing Off" before listening to interviews with the Mayor of Boston, Marty Walsh, "Breakfast George" in Roxbury, and candidate for Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor, Quentin Palfrey.
*Special thanks to the King's Hall Fund for a generous grant. Associate Producer: Mike Layer.
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2019-04-2945 min
50 States of MindMaineFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Elaine talk about Elaine's connection to Ireland, the proper pronunciation of St. Patty's, the terrifying "wooden spoon", and work/life balance in Scandinavian countries compared to the U.S. and U.K. before listening to interviews with the Mayor of Portland, Ethan Strimling, and the first female Governor of Maine, Janet Mills.
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2019-04-2441 min
50 States of MindNew HampshireFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Mako talk about Mako's hometown of Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, her mother's historic election as the first black female mayor in Southern Africa, and the right to vote as they listen to interviews with Max, the Dartmouth College Dem president in Hanover, and talk about nomadic life in North Conway.
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2019-04-1557 min
50 States of MindVermontFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Ioan discuss Brexit, the differences between American and British culture, and how weekly PMQs (Prime Minister Questions) hold British leaders accountable. They also hear interviews from Vermont locals: seniors in Winooski, the founder of Seventh Generation in Burlington, and the first transgender gubernatorial candidate Christine Hallquist in Fairlee.
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2019-04-1050 min
50 States of MindOhioFrom Oxford, Ryan and guest Maria discuss Maria's hometown of Mexico City, why Americans give off an impression of entitlement, and listen to interviews with the mayor of Gambier and a bartender in East Cleveland, Ohio.
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2019-04-0148 min
SanityEp9: 50 States of Mind | Ryan BernstenRyan Bernsten, an American playwright and Oxford grad student, is in the middle of a cross-country journey covering all 50 states. Over the past few months he's attended a Trump rally the night before Election Day, chatted with mayors of big cities and teeny-tiny towns, stayed with 21 different families, and enjoyed crab cakes, ice cream, and other American delights. Our conversation focusses on Ryan's unexpected takeaways, social media vs. the real world, and the kindness of strangers from across the aisle that he's experienced along the way.
2019-01-0330 minSanityEp9: 50 States of Mind | Ryan Bernsten
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Ryan Bernsten, an American playwright and Oxford grad student, is in the middle of a cross-country journey covering all 50 states. Over the past few months he's attended a Trump rally the night before Election Day, chatted with mayors of big cities and teeny-tiny towns, stayed with 21 different families, and enjoyed crab cakes, ice cream, and other American delights. Our conversation focusses on Ryan's unexpected takeaways, social media vs. the real world, and the kindness of strangers from across the aisle that he's experienced along the way. You can fol...
2019-01-0330 min