Rural Insights
Talking To Cheyenne Marlin, Assistant Director for University of Michigan’s U.P. Scholars Program
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Cheyenne Marlin, Assistant Director for the University of Michigan’s U.P. Scholars Program. This program provides scholarship aid at U-M for students from the Upper Peninsula.
Karen Kovacs, City Manager of Marquette, Michigan
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Karen Kovacs, the new City Manager for Marquette. Kovacs was officially appointed as the Marquette City Manager on May 24, 2021.
Talking to Dirk Wierenga and Paul Sturgul About Their New Documentary “Route 2 Elsewhere”
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Dirk Wierenga, director of the documentary “Route 2 Elsewhere” and his colleague Paul Sturgul who helped promote the film.
Talking to Elise Bur, Director of NMU Center for Rural Health
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Elise Bur, Director of the NMU Center for Rural Health.
Chatting With Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent for Escanaba Area Public Schools
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down to chat with Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent of the Escanaba School District–one of the largest school districts in the Upper Peninsula.
Chatting With Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent for Escanaba Area Public Schools
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, You can watch the video discussion…
David Jahn Gives an Update on Eastern UP Healthcare
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down for another conversation with David Jahn, President and CEO of Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital to learn about the current state of healthcare in the Eastern UP.
A Conversation With Ed Legault, Executive Director for the Delta County Economic Development Alliance
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Ed Legault, Executive Director for the Delta County Economic Development Alliance, to talk about what’s happening in his part of the Upper Peninsula.
A Conversation With Dr. Charles Ballard, Professor of Economics at Michigan State University
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Dr. Charles Ballard, Professor of Economics at Michigan State University. They discuss Michigan’s economy and budget, wealth inequality and Michigan’s shrinking middle class, childcare tax, and more.
A Conversation With Brigitte LaPointe, CEO of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
In the latest episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Brigitte LaPointe, CEO of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. In this episode, Brigitte talks about her experiences growing up in the UP on the KBIC reservation and how it influenced her values and her career, and the biggest issues currently facing the KBIC–including education, employment and job training, healthcare, and more.
