Indiana Public Radio aired a live re-enactment of Orson Welles' famous "War of the Worlds" broadcast on the show's 70th anniversary in 2008. The IPR radio drama has since become an annual holiday tradition at Ball State University, growing over the years as a unique collaboration among community members, Ball State faculty, and Ball State students. "Comfort and Joy, An IPR Radio Drama Retrospective" reveals the process of creating this local holiday tradition and explores why storytelling in this format - "theater of the mind" - has found such an enthusiastic audience in today's fast-paced world.

Indiana Public Radio aired a live re-enactment of Orson Welles' famous "War of the Worlds" broadcast on the show's 70th anniversary in 2008. The IPR radio drama has since become an annual holiday tradition at Ball State University, growing over the years as a unique collaboration among community members, Ball State faculty, and Ball State students. "Comfort and Joy, An IPR Radio Drama Retrospective" reveals the process of creating this local holiday tradition and explores why storytelling in this format - "theater of the mind" - has found such an enthusiastic audience in today's fast-paced world.

Presenting "Comfort and Joy": An IPR Radio Drama Retrospective

Community Connection is proud to bring this special broadcast online. IPR's flagship station, WBST 92.1 FM, Muncie, celebrates 60 years on the air through a look back at the station's rich broadcasting history. This special broadcast includes audio from WBST's 50th Anniversary Show, produced by Brian Eckstein and broadcast on September 12, 2010, which in turn featured audio from WBST's 30th Anniversary Radio Program, produced by Dan Skinner and broadcast on September 12th, 1990. Host and producer Sean Ashcraft guides us through these past 60 years with a local programming update focusing on the last decade of Indiana Public Radio. New material for this special broadcast was written by Michelle Kinsey.

Community Connection is proud to bring this special broadcast online. IPR's flagship station, WBST 92.1 FM, Muncie, celebrates 60 years on the air through a look back at the station's rich broadcasting history. This special broadcast includes audio from WBST's 50th Anniversary Show, produced by Brian Eckstein and broadcast on September 12, 2010, which in turn featured audio from WBST's 30th Anniversary Radio Program, produced by Dan Skinner and broadcast on September 12th, 1990. Host and producer Sean Ashcraft guides us through these past 60 years with a local programming update focusing on the last decade of Indiana Public Radio. New material for this special broadcast was written by Michelle Kinsey.

Presenting the WBST 60th Anniversary Special

Michelle is joined by three Master Gardeners this month to talk about all that’s in store for the Delaware County Master Gardener Association (DCMGA) and their 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1990, the Delaware County group is part of the original Master Gardener program created in 1972 in Seattle, Washington. The goal of DCMGA is to promote and teach good gardening and horticulture practices in cooperation with the Purdue University Extension Services, and membership is open to anyone who has successfully completed the Master Gardener Basic Training class and certification. 

Michelle is joined by three Master Gardeners this month to talk about all that’s in store for the <a href="https://delcomastergardener.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Delaware County Master Gardener Association</a> (DCMGA) and their 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1990, the Delaware County group is part of the original Master Gardener program created in 1972 in Seattle, Washington. The goal of DCMGA is to promote and teach good gardening and horticulture practices in cooperation with the Purdue University Extension Services, and membership is open to anyone who has successfully completed the Master Gardener Basic Training class and certification.

S06 E11 - Delaware County Master Gardener Association

Dorica Watson joins us this month for a chat about Second Harvest Food Bank's poverty elimination program, Forward S.T.E.P.S.. The acronym stands for "Support Transforming Empowerment Pathways to Sustainability," and this initiative is a relationship-based program in which social service agencies, businesses, and community members come together to support ALICE ("Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed") and other under-resourced individuals working to access their full potential. We also learn about an interesting educational experience program offered by the group that seeks to raise empathy and understanding about living in poverty.  To learn more about Second Harvest Food Bank itself, check out our recent episode featuring the group! 

Dorica Watson joins us this month for a chat about <a href="https://curehunger.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Second Harvest Food Bank</a>'s poverty elimination program, <a href="https://curehunger.org/programs/eliminating-poverty/#1573072465337-eba9f741-6d72" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Forward S.T.E.P.S.</a>. The acronym stands for "Support Transforming Empowerment Pathways to Sustainability," and this initiative is a relationship-based program in which social service agencies, businesses, and community members come together to support ALICE ("Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed") and other under-resourced individuals working to access their full potential. We also learn about an interesting educational experience program offered by the group that seeks to raise empathy and understanding about living in poverty.  To learn more about Second Harvest Food Bank itself, check out <a href="https://indianapublicradio.org/communityconnection/2019/10/s06-e06-second-harvest-food-bank/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">our recent episode</a> featuring the group!

S06 E10 - Second Harvest's Forward S.T.E.P.S.

YWCA of Central Indiana's CEO Watasha Barnes Griffin joins Michelle for a look-ahead discussion on the new year for the Muncie-based chapter of YWCA. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, dignity and freedom for all. Their vision is that every woman in East Central Indiana has access to the resources needed to better themselves and the lives of those around them. In this episode, we hear all about how the Central Indiana chapter achieves that mission and how we can all help out.

<a href="https://ywcacentralindiana.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YWCA of Central Indiana</a>'s CEO Watasha Barnes Griffin joins Michelle for a look-ahead discussion on the new year for the Muncie-based chapter of YWCA. The YWCA is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, dignity and freedom for all. Their vision is that every woman in East Central Indiana has access to the resources needed to better themselves and the lives of those around them. In this episode, we hear all about how the Central Indiana chapter achieves that mission and how we can all help out.

S06 E09 - YWCA of Central Indiana

As a special treat for the holidays, we're proud to bring you IPR's production of "Christmas Gifts”, our radio drama broadcast on Friday, Dec. 13, live from Sursa Performance Hall. Matthew Reeder directs a cast of local talent in a live performance of this story adapted by David Little. "Christmas Gifts" brings two O. Henry stories to life. "Gift of the Magi" and "The Last Leaf" are intertwined to tell a holiday story that spans generations and recreates the magic of old-time live radio programs with community actors, musicians, and foley sound effects. 

As a special treat for the holidays, we're proud to bring you IPR's production of "Christmas Gifts”, our radio drama broadcast on Friday, Dec. 13, live from Sursa Performance Hall. Matthew Reeder directs a cast of local talent in a live performance of this story adapted by David Little. "Christmas Gifts" brings two O. Henry stories to life. "Gift of the Magi" and "The Last Leaf" are intertwined to tell a holiday story that spans generations and recreates the magic of old-time live radio programs with community actors, musicians, and foley sound effects.

Presenting "Christmas Gifts": IPR's Live Radio Drama

Michelle speaks with Steven Knipp about the upcoming Muncie Pride event set for September 19th, 2020, at Canan Commons in downtown Muncie. The goal of Muncie Pride is to support social, educational and other activities for the LGBTQ community in Muncie and the surrounding area. They work closely with Muncie OUTreach which provide programming for LGBTQ youth. You can hear our recent conversation with that organization here. 

Michelle speaks with Steven Knipp about the upcoming <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MunciePride/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muncie Pride</a> event set for September 19th, 2020, at <a href="http://www.cityofmuncie.com/canan-commons-park-muncie.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Canan Commons</a> in downtown Muncie. The goal of Muncie Pride is to support social, educational and other activities for the LGBTQ community in Muncie and the surrounding area. They work closely with <a href="https://muncieoutreach.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muncie OUTreach</a> which provide programming for LGBTQ youth. You can hear our recent conversation with that organization <a href="https://indianapublicradio.org/communityconnection/2017/09/muncie-outreach/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

S06 E08 - Muncie Pride

November is a very busy month for Feed My Sheep, a Muncie group that feeds hundreds of area residents through served meals and delivery to homes on Thanksgiving Day. Michelle speaks with Steve Case about the groups plans for this year.  In 1996, founders George and Teresa Huggins answered a heartfelt call to reach out to others and start an outreach that would fill a void for the lonely and less fortunate, while reaching across lines and uniting the Muncie community. Joined by a host of gracious, loving, and giving donors and volunteers, the Harvest Celebration Thanksgiving Day Dinner has grown to become a tremendous expression of the generous “spirit of community” very much alive in Muncie. 

November is a very busy month for <a href="http://www.fmsmuncie.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feed My Sheep</a>, a Muncie group that feeds hundreds of area residents through served meals and delivery to homes on Thanksgiving Day. Michelle speaks with Steve Case about the groups plans for this year. In 1996, founders George and Teresa Huggins answered a heartfelt call to reach out to others and start an outreach that would fill a void for the lonely and less fortunate, while reaching across lines and uniting the Muncie community. Joined by a host of gracious, loving, and giving donors and volunteers, the Harvest Celebration Thanksgiving Day Dinner has grown to become a tremendous expression of the generous “spirit of community” very much alive in Muncie.

S06 E07 - Feed My Sheep

Michelle speaks with C.S. and Diane from Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana this month. Founded in 1983, Second Harvest is a non-profit organization funded by philanthropic and community support and is devoted to feeding the hungry, advocating for those with food insecurity, and providing nutrition education. They fight hunger by working with partner agencies, local schools, corporate partners, and a wide network of volunteers to serve hundreds of people each week. They are a member of Feeding America, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. We last heard from Second Harvest back in 2014. Listen in to learn new ways you can get involved! 

Michelle speaks with C.S. and Diane from <a href="http://curehunger.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Second Harvest Food Bank</a> of East Central Indiana this month. Founded in 1983, Second Harvest is a non-profit organization funded by philanthropic and community support and is devoted to feeding the hungry, advocating for those with food insecurity, and providing nutrition education. They fight hunger by working with partner agencies, local schools, corporate partners, and a wide network of volunteers to serve hundreds of people each week. They are a member of <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Feeding America</a>, the largest domestic hunger-relief organization in the United States. We <a href="https://indianapublicradio.org/communityconnection/2014/12/second-harvest-food-bank/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">last heard from Second Harvest back in 2014</a>. Listen in to learn new ways you can get involved!

S06 E06 - Second Harvest Food Bank

Michelle speaks with a board member and the president of Interlock ECI, the local organization whose mission is to assist and educate families in East Central Indiana living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and to assist local special education classrooms to accommodate needs of students with autism spectrum disorders.  We learn all about their family-friendly support groups, helpful resources, sensory-friendly events, and many partnerships that have made this all volunteer-run group a success. 

Michelle speaks with a board member and the president of <a href="https://www.interlockin.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Interlock ECI</a>, the local organization whose mission is to assist and educate families in East Central Indiana living with Autism Spectrum Disorder and to assist local special education classrooms to accommodate needs of students with autism spectrum disorders. We learn all about their family-friendly support groups, helpful resources, sensory-friendly events, and many partnerships that have made this all volunteer-run group a success.

S06 E05 - Interlock ECI

Community Connection is an Indiana Public Radio original program that tells the story of nonprofit organizations in our listening area of East Indiana. Each month, we focus on one organization and what its volunteers and staff are doing to make East Central Indiana a better place to live and work. We’re here to tell their story: what impact they have on our community, how they do what they do, and how you can help.

It's a conversation with Mid-Indiana Trails (MINT) this month: our a local chapter of the International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA). The chapter covers east central Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, Winchester, and New Castle. Their goal is to provide a local voice for trail users and bring the full resources of IMBA to our area. The chapter's current project is the Prairie Creek Trails Project located on the Southeast corner of Prairie Creek Reservoir in Delaware County. In this episode, we learn about their progress so far, their goals for the project, and how folks can get involved at either the Prairie Creek Trails Project Facebook page or the MINT Facebook page.

It's a conversation with <a href="http://midindianatrails.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mid-Indiana Trails (MINT)</a> this month: our a local chapter of the <a href="https://www.imba.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)</a>. The chapter covers east central Indiana, including the cities of Muncie, Anderson, Winchester, and New Castle. Their goal is to provide a local voice for trail users and bring the full resources of IMBA to our area. The chapter's current project is the <a href="https://prairiecreektrails.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Creek Trails Project</a> located on the Southeast corner of Prairie Creek Reservoir in Delaware County. In this episode, we learn about their progress so far, their goals for the project, and how folks can get involved at either the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/PrairieCreekTrails/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Prairie Creek Trails Project Facebook page</a> or the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/MidIndianaTrails" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MINT Facebook page</a>.

S06 E04 - Mid-Indiana Trails (MINT)

Yes We Care! Reading Everywhere! is a summer reading partnership that features pop-up reading sessions out in the community to inspire the public to read more. Motivate Our Minds, Muncie Public Libraries, Muncie &amp; Delaware County BY5, and the Whitely Community Council all partnered together to bring this initiative to life. Times and dates for future reading sessions are posted to the Muncie Public Library’s website.

Yes We Care! Reading Everywhere! is a summer reading partnership that features pop-up reading sessions out in the community to inspire the public to read more. <a href="https://www.motivateourminds.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Motivate Our Minds</a>, <a href="https://www.munciepubliclibrary.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muncie Public Libraries</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/munciedelawareB5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muncie &amp; Delaware County BY5</a>, and the <a href="https://whitelycc.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Whitely Community Council</a> all partnered together to bring this initiative to life. Times and dates for future reading sessions are posted to the <a href="https://www.munciepubliclibrary.org/yes-we-care-summer-activities" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muncie Public Library’s website</a>.

S06 E03 - Yes We Care! Reading Everywhere!

This month, we chat with the creator of the Muncie Three Trails Music Series, Rick Zeigler, about why the series we created, who is featured this year, and how the public can help out. The Muncie Three Trails Music Series seeks to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to Canan Commons, Muncie’s outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown. All concerts are free to the public. The series also promotes the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular “Three Trails” — The White River Greenway, The Cardinal Greenway, and The Muncie Arts &amp; Culture Trail.

This month, we chat with the creator of the <a href="https://www.munciethreetrails.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muncie Three Trails Music Series</a>, Rick Zeigler, about why the series we created, who is featured this year, and how the public can help out. The Muncie Three Trails Music Series seeks to bring critically acclaimed, national recording artists to Canan Commons, Muncie’s outdoor performance venue, located in the heart of Downtown. All concerts are free to the public. The series also promotes the many recreational, artistic, and cultural attractions located along, or in close proximity to, Canan Commons and Muncie’s popular <a href="https://www.munciethreetrails.com/threetrails" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">“Three Trails”</a> — The White River Greenway, The Cardinal Greenway, and The Muncie Arts &amp; Culture Trail.

S06 E02 - Muncie Three Trails Music Series

Michelle gets an update from the Alpha Center this month: the nonprofit adult day services organization that was established in 1978 to provide services in Delaware County and surrounding areas for individuals age 60 and over with cognitive and physical disabilities. Their mission is to provide services five days a week for older adults in a safe, stimulating, and structured environment. Susie Kemp talks about two new initiatives with the Alpha Center, just in time for Older American’s Month. First is their participation in the Vial of Life Project: a project dedicated to providing critical information for first-responders. And second is their development of a Villages initiative which helps connect neighbors seeking to help their neighbors. They are currently seeking volunteer inquiries and are looking to form a steering committee in the near future.

Michelle gets <a href="https://indianapublicradio.org/communityconnection/2017/02/alpha-center/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">an update</a> from the <a href="http://alphacenterdayservices.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alpha Center</a> this month: the nonprofit adult day services organization that was established in 1978 to provide services in Delaware County and surrounding areas for individuals age 60 and over with cognitive and physical disabilities. Their mission is to provide services five days a week for older adults in a safe, stimulating, and structured environment. Susie Kemp talks about two new initiatives with the Alpha Center, just in time for <a href="https://acl.gov/oam/history" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Older American’s Month</a>. First is their participation in the <a href="https://www.vialoflife.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vial of Life Project</a>: a project dedicated to providing critical information for first-responders. And second is their development of a Villages initiative which helps connect neighbors seeking to help their neighbors. They are currently seeking volunteer inquiries and are looking to form a steering committee in the near future.

S06 E01 - Alpha Center

We catch up with Bob Ball, Executive Director of Inside Out, to learn more about their Fresh Directions program that teams with community organizations who serve a vulnerable demographic to provide food insecure children with nutritious meals and wholesome snacks. The Inside Out Community Development Corporation is located in Muncie, and their mission is to empower vulnerable people at the community’s core by providing job and life skill development as a means of transforming community. In other words, they believe personal and community growth comes from the inside out.

We catch up with Bob Ball, Executive Director of <a href="https://www.insideoutmuncie.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Out</a>, to learn more about their <a href="https://www.freshdirections.net/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fresh Directions</a> program that teams with community organizations who serve a vulnerable demographic to provide food insecure children with nutritious meals and wholesome snacks. The Inside Out Community Development Corporation is located in Muncie, and their mission is to empower vulnerable people at the community’s core by providing job and life skill development as a means of transforming community. In other words, they believe personal and community growth comes from the inside out.

S05 E12 - Inside Out’s Fresh Directions

Michelle speaks with Marissa Rose from Muncie BY5 about their network of Family Navigators. BY5 is an organization for early childhood awareness in Muncie and Delaware County. Through a variety of task force and volunteer efforts, they seek to improve opportunities for children aged 0-5 to reach their developmental potential. BY5’s Family Navigators have access to up-to-date resources in order to support families in Delaware County. They work to establish a “No Wrong Door” policy for families in this community. More information about becoming a Family Navigator is available by reaching out to BY5.

Michelle speaks with Marissa Rose from <a href="https://www.muncieby5.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muncie BY5</a> about their network of <a href="https://www.muncieby5.org/support-families" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Family Navigators</a>. BY5 is an organization for early childhood awareness in Muncie and Delaware County. Through a variety of task force and volunteer efforts, they seek to improve opportunities for children aged 0-5 to reach their developmental potential. BY5’s Family Navigators have access to up-to-date resources in order to support families in Delaware County. They work to establish a “No Wrong Door” policy for families in this community. More information about becoming a Family Navigator is available by <a href="https://www.muncieby5.org/contact-muncie-by5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">reaching out to BY5</a>.

S05 E11 - Muncie BY5’s Family Navigators

Michelle talks with Annette Craycraft, the executive director of the East Central Indiana CASA program that serves Madison and Hancock counties. Annette shares some updated numbers since the last time we spoke with her in 2013, and we learn more about what it’s like to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children. East Central Indiana CASA recruits, trains and supports CASA volunteers as advocates to get to know the abused or neglected child and determine their needs and what is in the child’s best interest for their future. The CASA volunteer communicates this information about the child to the court so the child’s voice can be heard and so the child does not become “lost” in the system. East Central Indiana CASA is also a member of the National CASA Association, where last year, more than 76,000 CASA and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers nationwide helped more than 251,000 abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes.

Michelle talks with Annette Craycraft, the executive director of the <a href="https://eastcentralcasa.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">East Central Indiana CASA</a> program that serves Madison and Hancock counties. Annette shares some updated numbers since <a href="https://indianapublicradio.org/communityconnection/2013/11/casa/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">the last time we spoke with her in 2013</a>, and we learn more about what it’s like to volunteer as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for children. East Central Indiana CASA recruits, trains and supports CASA volunteers as advocates to get to know the abused or neglected child and determine their needs and what is in the child’s best interest for their future. The CASA volunteer communicates this information about the child to the court so the child’s voice can be heard and so the child does not become “lost” in the system. East Central Indiana CASA is also a member of the National CASA Association, where last year, more than 76,000 CASA and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers nationwide helped more than 251,000 abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes.

S05 E10 - East Central Indiana CASA

Jacqueline Hanoman, Executive Director, shares some updates about the Ross Community Center as well as some history and perspective. The mission of the Ross Community Center is to build community and lessen neighborhood tensions by providing and promoting programs, services, and activities for the advancement of education, health, and wellness in our diverse community. They connect people through harnessing the energy of their members and volunteers, broadening and developing deeper participation at the Ross Center and Muncie community.

Jacqueline Hanoman, Executive Director, shares some updates about the <a href="https://www.rosscentermuncie.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ross Community Center</a> as well as some history and perspective. The mission of the Ross Community Center is to build community and lessen neighborhood tensions by providing and promoting programs, services, and activities for the advancement of education, health, and wellness in our diverse community. They connect people through harnessing the energy of their members and volunteers, broadening and developing deeper participation at the Ross Center and Muncie community.

S05 E09 - Ross Community Center

Something a little different from the normal here, Community Connection is proud to bring you IPR’s production of an original piece by Michael Kleeberg, “A Few Houses Down”, performed live on Friday, Dec. 14, on-air and before an audience in Sursa Performance Hall on the Ball State campus. Kleeberg is an assistant professor of English at Ivy Tech Community College. His new radio drama, “A Few Houses Down” tells the story of two families brought together by Grandpa, who imagines himself to be all of the characters in a classic holiday novel. Directed by Matthew Reeder, assistant professor of directing and Shakespeare at Ball State. This performance features community actors, authentic sound effects (produced by a foley artist on stage) and a live ensemble of musicians.

Something a little different from the normal here, Community Connection is proud to bring you IPR’s production of an original piece by Michael Kleeberg, “A Few Houses Down”, performed live on Friday, Dec. 14, on-air and before an audience in Sursa Performance Hall on the Ball State campus. Kleeberg is an assistant professor of English at Ivy Tech Community College. His new radio drama, “A Few Houses Down” tells the story of two families brought together by Grandpa, who imagines himself to be all of the characters in a classic holiday novel. Directed by Matthew Reeder, assistant professor of directing and Shakespeare at Ball State. This performance features community actors, authentic sound effects (produced by a foley artist on stage) and a live ensemble of musicians.

Presenting “A Few Houses Down”: IPR’s Live Radio Drama

The mission of the Madison County Local Food Network is to create a more vibrant community that provides equitable access to healthy, affordable, and nutritious foods to all Madison County residents. They aim to do this by promoting and providing information and education about local foods; advocating for and advising on policies and best practices that strengthen quality and equality in our local food system; and developing collaborative partnerships and relationships among all food system sectors.  Newly established in 2018 with plans to expand their organizational structure in 2019, the Madison County Local Food Network is hosting the Madison County Local Food Summit on January 17th in Anderson. More information can be found at their Facebook event page or their Eventbrite page.

The mission of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MCLFN/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Madison County Local Food Network</a> is to create a more vibrant community that provides equitable access to healthy, affordable, and nutritious foods to all Madison County residents. They aim to do this by promoting and providing information and education about local foods; advocating for and advising on policies and best practices that strengthen quality and equality in our local food system; and developing collaborative partnerships and relationships among all food system sectors.  Newly established in 2018 with plans to expand their organizational structure in 2019, the Madison County Local Food Network is hosting the Madison County Local Food Summit on January 17th in Anderson. More information can be found at their <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/439176149943412/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook event page</a> or their <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/madison-county-local-food-summit-tickets-50696857666" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eventbrite page</a>.

S05 E08 - Madison County Local Food Network

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On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, Stripe. If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover:  The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”) The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up. The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen) Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading  ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

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On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, <a href="https://stripe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stripe.</a> If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover: <ul> <li>The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better</li> <li>The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture</li> <li>What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start</li> <li>The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them</li> <li>The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today</li> <li>How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company</li> <li>How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”)</li> <li>The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up.</li> <li>The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen)</li> <li>Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading</li> </ul> ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

#32 Patrick Collison: Earning Your Stripes

If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do things that don't scale."Read a transcript of this interview at: https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dlirtX

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If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do <a href="http://paulgraham.com/ds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">things that don't scale</a>."Read a transcript of this interview at: <a href="https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/</a>Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dlirtX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dlirtX</a>

1. Airbnb's Brian Chesky in Handcrafted

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Roger Ailes started Fox News and is described by many as one of the main drivers of the polarisation of US politics. 
If you don't know about Ailie you should. A great place to start is the ShowTime miniseries "The Loudest Voice". 
This interview is with Joe Lindsley who worked directly for Ailes for 2 years. 
"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive.
Lindsley recounts how Ailes would routinely ask him to change media coverage of stories based on 'who is good and bad' and how Ailes said 'there is no such thing as truth'. 
This interview corroborates much of the TV miniseries "The Loudest Voice".

A 1st hand account of Roger Ailes

"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story

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"Very earlier on, Roger called me Ailes Junior. He told my dad, 'I've never met anyone more like me than Joe.'" As the protégé of Fox News chairman Roger Ailes, Joe Lindsley was closer to the man who built Fox News than any Fox executive. He helped write Ailes' speeches, sat next to him at executive meetings, and went to church with his family on Sundays. What moved the ambitious twenty-something to abandon the conservative media titan? For a deeper dive into his epic odyssey, check out Joe's memoir — Fake News / True Story: <a href="https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.inkshares.com%2Fbooks%2Ffake-news-true-story&amp;token=d4a977-1-1558671273247" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.inkshares.com/books/fake-news-true-story</a>

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair sits down with Glenn Thrush in London to discuss the relationship between American and British politics, his close relationship with the Clintons, Brexit, and the danger of approaching politics with a closed-mind.

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