The Rural Insights Podcast
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The Rural Insights Podcast
Interviews, roundtables, and press conferences highlighting current actions and policies throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The Rural Insights Podcast is produced by David Haynes and the Rural Insights Institute, the primary research and information source for Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beyo...
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Addressing Rural Challenges: A Conversation with Scott Erbisch
Please note: Due to technical difficulties, the first few minutes of our conversation were cut off. We apologize for this issue, and hope you enjoy th...

Solar Energy at the Former Groveland Mine Site: A Conversation with Lois Ellis & Elise Matz
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, host David Haynes is joined by Lois Ellis, Executive Director of the Dickinson Area Economic Developmen...

Global Service from Upper Peninsula Roots: Talking to Karen Ogle About Her Foreign Service Career
Join David Haynes in the latest engaging episode of the Rural Insights Podcast! In this episode, David welcomes Karen Ogle, a Marquette native who has...

Diplomatic Paths: From Marquette to the World with Robert Hilton
Join David Haynes in this engaging episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, featuring a special edition of the Rural Voices series.
In this...

Representative David Prestin on Rural Issues, Veterans, Childcare, and Healthcare in the U.P.
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes and Student Researcher Brenna Musser talk to Representative David Prestin from the 108th H...

A Conversation With UP Rural Health Leader Dennis Smith
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down for a conversation with Dennis Smith. Dennis is the President of Dennis H. Smith...

A Conversation with Kerri Schuiling, President of Northern Michigan University
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Kerri Schuiling, President of Northern Michigan University.
To...

A Conversation With Dan Truckey, Director of the Beaumier UP Heritage Center
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Dan Truckey, Director and Curator of the Beaumier UP Heritage Center at Nor...

A Conversation with Steve Young, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at NMU
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down to chat with Steve Young, Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Northern Michigan...

Chatting with Duane DuRay, Airport Manager at Sawyer International Airport
In this episode of the Rural Insights Podcast, David Haynes sits down with Duane DuRay, Airport Manager for Sawyer International Airport--the Upper Pe...

Catching Up With Brian Chapman, Sault Ste. Marie City Manager
David Haynes sits down with Brian Chapman, City Manager for Sault Ste. Marie to catch up on the latest issues surrounding municipal finance and rural...

Talking to Gina Thorsen, Stormy Kromer President and Co-Owner
David Haynes sits down with Gina Thorsen, President and Co-Owner of Stormy Kromer, one of the most well-known and successful UP brands and manufacture...

Discussing the New Office of Rural Development with Gary McDowell
David Haynes sits down once again with Gary McDowell, former U.P. legislator, U.P. resident, and current director of the Michigan Department of Agricu...

Karen Kovacs, City Manager of Marquette, Michigan
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,...

Cheyenne Marlin, Assistant Director for University of Michigan's U.P. Scholars Program
David Haynes sits down with Cheyenne Marlin, Assistant Director for the University of Michigan's U.P. Scholars Program. The program provides "substant...

Dirk Wierenga and Paul Sturgul, Route 2 Elsewhere Documentary
This episode features Dirk Wierenga, director of Route 2 Elsewhere, a documentary which “tells the story of challenges that face rural America communi...

Elise Bur, Director of NMU Center for Rural Health
David Haynes sits down with Elise Bur, who was selected to be the first director of the NMU Center for Rural Health after the program received a $100,...

Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent for Escanaba Area Public Schools
David Haynes sits down with Dr. Coby Fletcher, Superintendent of the Escanaba Area Public School District. His district--one of the largest in the Upp...

David Jahn Gives an Update on Eastern UP Healthcare
David Haynes sits down for another conversation with David Jahn, President and CEO of Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital. Jahn has been with War Me...

Ed Legault, Executive Director for the Delta County Economic Development Alliance
David Haynes sits down with Ed Legault, Executive Director for the Delta County Economic Development Alliance to talk about what's happening in his p...

Dr. Charles Ballard, Professor of Economics at Michigan State University
David Haynes sits down with Dr. Charles Ballard, Professor of Economics at Michigan State University. They cover topics including Michigan's economy...

Brigitte LaPointe, CEO of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community
David Haynes sits down with Brigitte LaPointe, CEO of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community. Previously, LaPointe served as Director of Strategic Initiati...

Young City Leaders - Discussion with Nick Sizeland, Mitch Foster, and Brian Chapman
David Haynes sits down with Northern Michigan University alumni Nick Sizeland, Mitch Foster, and Brian Chapman to discuss their current roles as young...

Cybersecurity and Technology in the UP with Lois Ellis, Evan Rice, and Doug Miller
In this episode, David talks about technology and cybersecurity with Lois Ellis, Executive Director of the Dickinson Area Economic Development Allianc...

Discussion with Marquette Mayor Jenna Smith and City Commissioner Cody Mayer
David Haynes sits down with Marquette Mayor Jenna Smith and Marquette City Commissioner Cody Mayer to discuss the challenges currently faced by rural...

David Jahn, President & CEO of Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital
David Haynes sits down with David Jahn, President and CEO of Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital. David has been with War Memorial for 15 years, and...

Interview with Don Wotruba, Executive Director of the Michigan Association of School Boards
In this episode, David sits down with Don Wotruba, UP native and Executive Director of the Michigan Association of School Boards, one of Lansing's big...

Interview with U.P. State Representative Sara Cambensy
In this episode, David Haynes talks with Sara Cambensy, State Representative for Michigan's 109th District. Prior to her election to the state legisl...

Discussion with Dickinson County Leaders Lois Ellis, Theresa Caylor, and David Holmes
In this episode, David Haynes talks with Dickinson County leaders about the work being done and progress being made between the area's educational sec...

Interview with MDARD Director and Former U.P. Legislator Gary McDowell
In this episode, David Haynes sits down with Gary McDowell, current director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development. Gary also...

Interview with Sault Ste. Marie City Manager Brian Chapman and Marquette County Administrator Scott Erbisch
In this episode, David Haynes sits down with Sault Ste. Marie City Manager Brian Chapman and Marquette County Administrator Scott Erbisch to discuss s...

Interview with Laura Coleman, President of Bay College
Dr. Laura Coleman, President of Bay de Noc Community College in Escanaba, MI, is one of the most respected community college leaders in Michigan and a...

Interview with UP State Senator Ed McBroom
In this episode, David Haynes interviews Ed McBroom, a Republican member of the Michigan Senate, representing the 38th district in Michigan's Upper Pe...

U.P. Politics Roundtable – 2020 Sonderegger Symposium
A roundtable discussion featuring David Haynes, the Director and Editor of our Rural Insights Institute, Pat Gagliardi, former member of the House of...

Interview with Brian Chapman, City Manager of Sault Ste. Marie, MI
This video features our conversion with Brian Chapman, City Manager of Sault Ste. Marie and David Haynes, the Director and Editor of our Rural Insight...