A podcast exploring the arts, culture, and politics of rural America.
We believe that the rural way of life is worth celebrating because in small towns and rural communities, we believe in looking out for each other, whether we're White, Black or Brown, tenth generation or newcomer. Our podcast highlights small town innovators pursuing creativity, equity, and justice as they work to rebuild a rural America that is empowered, thriving, and equitable.
Matthew leverages online technologies to motivate key constituencies toward greater civic engagement. He is the Director of New Initiatives at America’s Voice and founder and Board-Chair of RuralOrganizing.org. Matt began his career working in television before jumping into national political communications over a decade ago. He grew up on a small farm in Eastern South Dakota and is a graduate of Bethel University in St. Paul, Minnesota where he studied Philosophy and Communications. He holds an Executive Education Certificate from Harvard University’s Leadership, Organizing and Action program, and a Master’s Degree in Strategic Communication from the University of Iowa.