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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 2h

New episode: @mrbimpact.bsky.social sat down with researchers and health policy analysts from @georgetownccf.bsky.social to discuss whether states are ready to implement HR 1 and Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements. Listen anywhere or here: https://tinyurl.com/43myhja2

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 16h

Outrage is undermining the function of local government and public service, but it doesn't have to be that way. Listen to @mrbimpact.bsky.social and City Manager/author Brooks Williams discuss how to address manufactured fury successfully.

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 1d

"There is not a desire to solve problems. There is a desire to create outrage." Author & city manager Brooks Williams and @MRBImpact@mrbimpact.bsky.social discuss changing the 'performative outrage' trend. https://tinyurl.com/mrex9cyy. Special thanks to our partners at NARHC.

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 2d

📢 Calling America's 5,000+ Rural Health Clinics➡️A special invitation from our partners NARHC to join them for a rendezvous in Reno! It's an event you won't want to miss, in a place you'll want to stay, with people you want to be with! October 20-22 narhc.org

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 8d

"If we want something that any of our children can recognize as we move forward, then something has to change because, as outrage wins, hate begins to take over, logic is no longer important." Listen to our latest with the author of "Performative Outrage" https://tinyurl.com/mrex9cyy

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 13d

Partner Alert! ⚠️What happens in Reno...well, you're going to have to find out for yourselves when you attend the National Association of Rural Health Clinics Fall Institute! Put 10/20 on your schedule and register asap! narhc.org.

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 13d

@mrbimpact.bsky.social sat down with the City Manager of Ferris, Texas, and author of "Performative Outrage - How Manufactured Fury Undermines Local Government And Public Service," to discuss how the rise of outrage behavior is harming local governments. Listen & Share. tinyurl.com/mrex9cyy

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 14d

Our latest @MRBImpact talks to former HRSA Administrator Carole Johnson, plus Tonianne Richard, CEO of HCC Network, on the latest rural health policies and a dose of reality on the RHTF. Watch it here! https://youtu.be/xcmrfPZsbpw

#Health #MAHA #Rural #Policy

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 27d

NEW! @MRBImpact w/ @ruralhealth Dir. of Govt Affairs & Policy for an update FY2026 Budget talks, fmr HRSA Administrator, now Senior Fellow @TCFdotorg, Carole Johnson, talking abt a future w/out the agency, next, a must listen w/ Toniann Richard of the HCC Network. https://tinyurl.com/3dc48a6v

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 28d

Because all roads to quality of rural life are paved by policy, we're pleased to help spread the word about the @rururbbridge.bsky.social ‪Beyond Resistance Campaign Virtual Launch.

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
7:00pm ET

Find the link to register: ruralurbanbridge.org

Rural Urban Bridge Initiative

The Rural Urban Bridge Initiative invites liberals and progressives to think differently, talk differently, and act differently in order to understand the causes of the rural-urban divide and then do ...

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · 28d

How are policy, funding, education, and workforce readiness connected? It's the economy! @mrbimpact.bsky.social explore how each of these, along with tariffs, is shaping the future of rural. It's a power-packed research meets policy edition. Watch and Subscribe on YouTube! youtu.be/Oo8aq8RXSLM

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 8

📢 Calling America's 5,000+ Rural Health Clinics➡️A special invitation from our partners NARHC to join them for a rendezvous in Reno! It's an event you won't want to miss, in a place you'll want to stay, with people you want to be with! October 20-22 narhc.org

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Sep 3

Public schools are essential to rural communities, but the rise of school voucher programs poses real threats to rural schools, students & communities. Learn why from @mrbimpact.bsky.social guests Jeff Strohl @georgetowncew.bsky.social & @gbenga-ajilore.bsky.social @centeronbudget.bsky.social

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 28

NEW! ‪@mrbimpact.bsky.social‬ w/Jeff Strohl @georgetowncew.bsky.social on policy shifts and impacts on rural ed and workforce. Then, Gbenga Ajilore @centeronbudget.bsky.socia on tariffs, taxes, & impacts on households & communities. PLUS a health policy from @ruralhealth.bsky.social‬.

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 27

Partner Alert! ⚠️What happens in Reno...well, you're going to have to find out for yourselves when you attend the National Association of Rural Health Clinics Fall Institute! Put 10/20 on your schedule and register asap! narhc.org.

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 22

📢Listen to Matt Hildreth @ruralorganizing.bsky.social and @mrbimpact.bsky.social discuss the rural challenge of gerrymandering, politicians redrawing district maps to manipulate and influence election outcomes, how to build civic muscle, and develop the next generation of rural leaders.

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 Calling America's 5,000+ Rural Health Clinics➡️A special invitation from our partners NARHC to join them for a rendezvous in Reno! It's an event you won't want to miss, in a place you'll want to stay, with people you want to be with! October 20-22 narhc.org

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Michelle Rathman 🧡💙🌻☮️🎙️ @mrbimpact.bsky.social · Aug 14

Good morning early birds! Sharing a @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social new episode. Today with Tony Pipa, Brookings, Brent Orrel, AEI & Matt Hildreth @ruralorganizing.bsky.social it’s a jam packed show on rural policy! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

A Conversation about Rural Prosperity and its Connection to Policies, Past, Present & Future with Tony Pipa, Brent Orrell and Matthew Hildreth

Podcast Episode · The Rural Impact · 08/14/2025 · 1h 9m

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 14

NEW EPISODE and it is a big one! ‪@mrbimpact.bsky.social‬ Tony Pipa, ‪@brookings.edu‬ & Brent Orrell, AEI discuss the Commission on U.S. Rural Prosperity. Next, Matt Hildreth, RuralOrganizing.org on organizing America's next generation of rural civic leaders. https://tinyurl.com/4ufvb7de

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 13

NEW PARTNER ALERT! We are excited to welcome The National Association of Rural Health Clinics (NARHC) as a new sponsor of The Rural Impact, and share an invitation to their Fall Institute. To register visit: narhc.org.

The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Aug 6

Want to help shape the direction of your community and state? Listen to this inspiring episode and learn how New Rural Project efforts are igniting interest in civic and electoral engagement. Join us on YouTube or download wherever you get your podcast fix. https://youtu.be/O3WZQbxZz4g

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 31

After she ran for office Cynthia Wallace discovered that many registered voters were not exercising their right to vote, prompting her to take action. What action? @MRBImpact talks with the co-founder of New Rural Project for answers. As timely as it gets! https://tinyurl.com/35p6zezn

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Michelle Rathman 🧡💙🌻☮️🎙️ @mrbimpact.bsky.social · Jul 30

Last week was all about Massive Medicaid Cuts just in time for the program's 60th Anniversary. Tomorrow on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social we're talking about civic and electoral engagement and new voter laws on the books in 2025. Hint: There are a lot of them! youtube.com/shorts/vQ4XM...

Reflecting on Medicaid, Looking Ahead at Electoral Engagement

YouTube video by The Rural Impact

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 30

New episode drops tomorrow, but first, it's the 60th Anniversary of Medicaid. We mark the occasion with our episode featuring @edwincpark.bsky.social‬, Shawn Martin, and Nathan Baugh to talk about the impact of massive cuts on rural people & health care systems. https://bit.ly/4m1hbP4

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The Rural Impact Podcast @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social · Jul 25

We're always appreciative to hear from
@joanalker1.bsky.social - recall our conversation back when the Republican controlled House passed its version of the now law. ICYMI, she was clear about the impact on rural maternity care and then some! youtu.be/ewn1RIRX6yM?...