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In Our Town with Tom Carlson
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Indhold leveret af Springfield Daily Citizen and Tom Carlson. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af Springfield Daily Citizen and Tom Carlson eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.
In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen.
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49 episoder
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Indhold leveret af Springfield Daily Citizen and Tom Carlson. Alt podcastindhold inklusive episoder, grafik og podcastbeskrivelser uploades og leveres direkte af Springfield Daily Citizen and Tom Carlson eller deres podcastplatformspartner. Hvis du mener, at nogen bruger dit ophavsretligt beskyttede værk uden din tilladelse, kan du følge processen beskrevet her https://da.player.fm/legal.
In Our Town is a podcast about Springfield, Mo. issues and leaders, hosted by Tom Carlson, publisher and founder of the Springfield Daily Citizen.
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49 episoder
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×1 E50 ¾-Cent Sales Tax Debate: Weighing the Nov. 5 Vote with Tom Prater and Andrew Baird 30:54
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30:54As the Nov. 5 general election fast approaches, voters will consider whether or not to adopt a proposed ¾-cent sales tax that would fund public safety initiatives and projects consistent with Springfield's comprehensive plan, Forward SGF. For some, this potential funding is a clear solution to gaps in the city budget while others have aired concerns about the lack of specificity when it comes to the plans the tax will go toward. In this special election season episode, host Tom Carlson moderates a debate between former Citizens Committee co-chair Tom Prater and business owner Andrew Baird as they discuss the pros and cons of the tax.…
1 E49 In His Book: A conversation with Springfield-Greene County Library District Executive Director Ed Walton 38:39
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38:39More than 100,000 Springfieldians visit one or more of the 10 branches of the Springfield-Greene County Library District each year, but many of us may not know the inner workings of this crucial public service for our community. Luckily, Executive Director Ed Walton is an open book. In this episode, host Tom Carlson sits down with Walton to discuss future construction plans and initiatives to increase digital resources within the library system, the challenges that come with book bans and housing "controversial" materials in a polarized political climate and how the district aims to meet the needs of all library patrons.…
1 E48 A New Era for MSU: President Richard "Biff" Williams on Missouri State University's future 31:53
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31:53As Missouri State University students return to campus for the 2024 fall semester, another newcomer is joining their ranks. President Richard "Biff" Williams has just begun his tenure at the university this year, but he already has big plans about what this chapter will hold for the MSU. In this episode, President Williams joins host Tom Carlson to discuss his past at Utah Tech University, the strengths and challenges that come with taking the helm at MSU and what he hopes to achieve with the Bears' acceptance into Conference USA and the potential university-wide application of AI.…
1 E47 Nuturing Success: A conversation with Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon 38:54
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38:54During the excitement of beginning a new school year, many children will experience an added layer of anxiety due to not having the necessities needed to succeed in their classes. To help ensure that every child is given the ability to excel, Springfield nonprofit Care to Learn addresses emergent health, hunger and hygiene needs of students across Missouri while empowering school staff and faculty and centering children's confidentiality. In this episode, host Tom Carlson sits down with Care to Learn CEO Krystal Simon to learn more about her career trajectory, the process Care to Learn implements to provide resources to children and the importance of collaboration within communities when acting in service.…
1 E46 Changing Trajectories: I Pour Life Executive Director Ben McBride on the power of supporting at-risk youth 40:38
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40:38We often don't choose the circumstances that inform our trajectories in life. For at-risk and foster care youth, difficulties such as poverty, teen pregnancy and incarceration can create monumental hurdles that severely impact early development. Addressing these issues head-on, Springfield-based nonprofit I Pour Life utilitizes full-spectrum programs to promote positive growth and opportunity. In this episode, host Tom Carlson interviews I Pour Life executive director Ben McBride to learn more about his own journey into this work, I Pour Life's methodology and the incredible transformations that can occur when holistic support is provided to young people.…
1 E45 Empowering Our Community: A Conversation with Dr. Amy Blansit 42:41
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42:41When Amy Blansit moved to north Springfield during her college years at Drury University, she fell in love with both the charm of the historic buildings and her late husband Drew Lewis. Continuing the mission she and Lewis shared of improving the community through asset-based urban development, she founded the Drew Lewis Foundation, which provides programs that foster well-being, self-sufficiency and empowerment for those facing financial hardship. Host Tom Carlson sat down with Blansit to learn more about her own lived experience growing up in a working class household, how the Drew Lewis Foundation has grown over the years and the powerful work the organization is doing for Springfield and beyond.…
1 E44 The Importance of Youth Mental Health: Amy Hill LCSW on the Current Mental Health Crisis' Impact on Children 35:31
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35:31With anxiety, depression and the risk of suicide on the rise among children and teens, mental health and education experts are searching for answers to intervene in the ongoing mental health crisis impacting our youth. In this episode, Tom Carlson speaks with Amy Hill LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), Executive Vice President of Community and School-Based Services at Brightli, to learn about the difficulties young people face, the various causes underlying their mental health struggles and the role of social media and technology in this epidemic.…
1 E43 Capturing Authenticity: A Conversation with Portrait Photographer, Filmmaker and Humanitarian Randy Bacon 35:19
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35:19Award-winning Springfield photographer Randy Bacon is driven by a simple but profound ideology when it comes to his work in portraiture, filmmaking and the nonprofit sphere: each and every person is a unique individual who deserves to have their story shared with the world. Never losing a sense of wonderment, he has used the culmination of four decades of experience to explore the stories of those who are often overlooked and misunderstood in our society. Host Tom Carlson sits down with Bacon to discuss his beginnings in photography, the practices he uses to authentically capture his subjects and the evolution of his artistic practice as it has expanded into multiple ongoing projects and mediums over the years.…
1 E42 Ensuring Great Futures: Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Brandy Harris on Uplifting Local Youth 36:21
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36:21For Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield CEO Brandy Harris, leading efforts to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in the Springfield metro is a full circle moment. Having lived through a difficult childhood facing poverty and abuse, Harris believes her current position is a testament to the transformational impact caring adults can have on a child’s life. In this episode, host Tom Carlson speaks with Harris about her formative experiences growing up in the Queen City, what she has learned as she spearheads the development of services and resources for youth and the key insights she has gained by listening to and advocating for children in the community.…
1 E41 Arena Football in Southwest Missouri: A Conversation with Ozarks Lunkers General Manager Caleb Scott 26:15
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26:15Get ready, football fans, Southwest Missouri will welcome its new professional arena football team, the Ozarks Lunkers, on June 1, 2024. For the first time, Springfieldians will get the exhilarating opportunity to watch this fast-paced, indoor version of American football live. As a kickoff to this noteworthy season, host Tom Carlson sat down with the Lunkers’ general manager Caleb Scott to discuss the upcoming season and the incredible backstory of how the team came together.…
1 E40 Directing the District: Superintendent Dr. Grenita Lathan on the Trajectory of Springfield Public Schools 41:00
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41:00While becoming the superintendent of Missouri’s largest school system in 2021 may have been a daunting task, Dr. Grenita Lathan’s extensive experience in education has uniquely equipped her for this leadership role for Springfield Public Schools. Having served as the superintendent of Houston, Texas schools and held a variety of positions in public schools across the country, she brings a wealth of knowledge to spearhead our school board. Dr. Lathan joins host Tom Carlson to discuss the protocols and role of the board of education, insights into key issues facing Springfield Public Schools and how she hopes to support the district in its future growth.…
1 E39 Talking a Blue Streak: Police Chief Paul Williams on the State of Law Enforcement 49:30
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49:30As a third-generation policeman, Springfield Police Chief Paul Williams has devoted his life to law enforcement. He joins In Our Town host Tom Carlson to discuss policing from the perspective of 43 years of expertise in the field. Touching on topics such as the impacts of public perception of officers and the COVID-19 pandemic on the police force, diversity initiatives within the Springfield Police Department and the use of surveillance technology, Williams shines a light on the current developments within law enforcement and where the establishment is headed.…
1 E38 Let’s Go Cardinals!: Dan Reiter on Opening the 2024 Baseball Season 34:47
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34:47The weather is finally warming up and we can already taste the popcorn and Cracker Jacks. It’s time to celebrate the beginning of baseball season as the Springfield Cardinals have gotten off to a red-hot, record-breaking start. Join host Tom Carlson and Dan Reiter, vice president and general manager for the Springfield Cardinals, for this home run of an interview highlighting Reiter's remarkable career trajectory, the recent trials that the Cardinals have faced as well as new events and improvements coming to Hammons Field.…
1 E37 Missouri’s Evolving Educational Landscape: A Conversation with Hal Higdon 41:45
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41:45Dr. Hal Higdon, the Chancellor of the Ozark Technical Community College System and President of OTC's Springfield Campus, joins host Tom Carlson for an in-depth conversation. As the longest serving public college president in Missouri, Dr. Higdon has been a catalyst of growth for OTC and has fostered a wide range of training programs to meet the needs of the ever-changing Ozarks workforce. He has also remained actively involved with a variety of organizations including Burrell Mental Health, CoxHealth, the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce, and has chaired the Association of Missouri Community Colleges. Tune in for enlightening insights on the current state of higher education in Missouri, the difficulties and opportunities students face within the local job market and recent advancements at OTC.…
1 E36 Springfield's School Board Election: A Clash of Visions 50:48
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50:48The forthcoming Springfield School Board election on April 2, 2024, is marked by unprecedented fundraising and ideological divides. In this episode, Tom interviews Calvin Morrow and Mary Griffith, representatives of the Back On Track PAC, offering insights into their support for incumbent Maryam Mohammadkhani amidst a backdrop of contrasting visions with United Springfield PAC.…
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