Reframing Rural Update

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Reframing Rural Update

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Jan 25, 2024

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Megan Torgerson has some big life news to share and is working with collaborators on the creative direction of the fourth season!

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Jan 25, 2024

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Titles in the series (38)

Reframing Rural's mission is to cultivate curiosity and conversation across geographic, class and cultural divides. Season 1: Coming Home, is set in the rural homeplace of host Megan Torgerson's youth, on the plains of far Northeast Montana. Season 2: Sowing Possibility, sows hope in the future of the rural West and Heartland through interviews with rural activists, academics, artists and entrepreneurs. Hosted and produced by Torgerson, this podcast uses conversation and storytelling to reframe the narrative on rural America.

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Episode 2: The Scary Prairie Will Not Get the Best of Me: Margaret Hoven and David Anderson moved to Plentywood, Montana from Washington D.C. 15 years ago. Northeastern Montana culture, political memory, change and the power of music are themes explored in this episode named after Margaret's original song... by Reframing Rural
25 min listen
Episode 4: Faith the Size of a Mustard Seed: Ralph Summers is a mailman, bus driver, taxidermist and preacher living in Dagmar, Montana. In this episode, we explore the history of rural mail delivery, the value of neighbors, and what it means to have faith. by Reframing Rural
25 min listen
Season 1 Preview: Reframing Rural by Reframing Rural
5 min listen
Episode 6: A Mother's Day Celebration of Rural Womanhood: This special Mother's Day episode features Kay Brinkman and Renny Torgerson two old friends and rural Montana farm women who have lived in the Scandinavian farming community of Dagmar, since the 1970s. From braving a whiteout with a herd of cattle, to... by Reframing Rural
28 min listen
Episode 1: Preservation and Motherhood on the Northern Great Plains: Kim Rudnigen is a mother of four, working as an environmental compliance officer in the oil and gas industry in Northeast Montana. In Reframing Rural's first episode, we'll learn from Kim what it is like to raise a family in a county where there are... by Reframing Rural
23 min listen
Episode 7: Patchwork Quilt, A Narrated Essay by Megan Torgerson: In the final episode of Reframing Rural's inaugural season, founder Megan Torgerson recounts her experience leaving rural Montana to attend college in Missoula, her journey encountering and dismantling rural stereotypes, and why she is working to... by Reframing Rural
23 min listen
Episode 5: A Snapshot of Family Farming Amid Cycles of Modernization and Migration: The Torgersons have farmed for as far back as the family has record of, at least the 1500s, but likely much longer. Beginning with the onset of industrialization, this episode tracks the story of a family who left Norway for the promise of a better... by Reframing Rural
31 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 2: Jake Bullinger: Jake Bullinger is a Wyoming native, freelance journalist and new father who covers the politics, culture, economy and environment of the West. In “Sowing Possibility: Episode 2” host Megan Torgerson and Jake discuss red state-blue state binaries,... by Reframing Rural
63 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 1: Sarah Calhoun: Sarah Calhoun has long been venerated as a champion of rural causes in Montana and beyond. In the first episode of our Sowing Possibility series, Calhoun explores how her childhood in rural New Brunswick and New England informed her decision to move... by Reframing Rural
50 min listen
Episode 3: Unearthing the Indigenous Narrative in Northeast Montana: Eddie Hentges grew up and later taught history on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation in Northeast Montana. A descendant of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, he discusses the politics behind looking Native, the history of the Assiniboine and Sioux... by Reframing Rural
28 min listen
Season 2 Preview: Reframing Rural by Reframing Rural
5 min listen
Bonus Episode: The Modern West: Looking for another podcast set in the American West that weaves family stories, personal inquiry and cultural analysis to uncover issues affecting beloved rural places? Look no further than The Modern West’s Ghost Town(ing) series! In this episode... by Reframing Rural
30 min listen
“Groundwork” Episode 3: A Conversation with Kathleen McLaughlin on Class Inequality & Cultural Extraction in a Changing Montana: Montana has long held a distinctive place within the mythos of America. Today, it’s becoming an ever-more attractive destination for those in search of a stronger sense of community, or an escape, in response to a dizzying and hyper-digital world.... by Reframing Rural
62 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 8: Randi Lynn Tanglen, PhD: Randi Lynn Tanglen, PhD grew up in the small NE Montana town of Sidney and turned an early love of literature into a career in education. Randi developed a specialty in hidden voices of 19th century Western American Literature including women,... by Reframing Rural
61 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 3: Miranda Moen: Miranda Moen is a rural architectural designer studying the architecture and cultural history of her ancestors through a Fulbright fellowship in Norway. This stirring conversation covers Miranda's mission to uplift the importance of rural and working... by Reframing Rural
75 min listen
Bonus Episode: Red Ants Pants Music Festival: Following Reframing Rural’s interview with Red Ants Pants Founder, Sarah Calhoun, Megan Torgerson heads to Red Ants Pants Music Festival in White Sulphur Springs, Montana where she records powerful performances and speaks with musicians, festival... by Reframing Rural
38 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 4: Ben Winchester: Ben Winchester is a rural sociologist whose research into the rural “brain gain” has illuminated the trend of 30- to 49-year-olds migrating to rural America. A purveyor of good news that small towns are not dying, Ben is on a mission to elevate a... by Reframing Rural
67 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 6: Ashley Hanson: Ashley Hanson is the director of PlaceBase Productions, a site-specific theater company working with nontraditional actors to create stories specific to small towns, and the founder and executive director of Department of Public Transformation, an... by Reframing Rural
73 min listen
Bonus Episode: Ed Roberson on Creating his Celebrated Podcast, Mountain & Prairie: For an event hosted by the Rural Radio Collective Megan Torgerson sits down with Ed Roberson, the founder and producer of the acclaimed podcast Mountain & Prairie, to hear what he’s learned over the past six years producing intelligent and... by Reframing Rural
51 min listen
Sowing Possibility Season 5: Benya Kraus: Benya Kraus is the co-founder of Lead for America, a national nonprofit nurturing the next generation of rural leaders. Benya embodies the virtue of getting proximate to issues most affecting her rural home, while striving to restore solidarity... by Reframing Rural
67 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 7: Jeanie Alderson: Jeanie Alderson comes from a storied legacy of ranchers in Southeast Montana. In the 1970s, her parents were among the rural organizers to form Northern Plains Resource Council. Today, Jeanie and her husband Terry are continuing their work standing up... by Reframing Rural
57 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 9: Emily Stifler Wolfe & Jason Thompson on "Common Ground" (Part 1): Combining profiles of farmers from the Golden Triangle with soil science, history, policy research and transportive imagery, the award-winning “Common Ground” series is sowing hope in the future for farmers across the West. Written by Emily... by Reframing Rural
58 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 10: Emily Stifler Wolfe & Jason Thompson on "Common Ground" (Part 2): In part two of Megan’s conversation with journalists Emily Stifler Wolfe and Jason Thompson of the “Common Ground Series” published by Montana Free Press, they discuss the threat of desertification, succession planning challenges family farms... by Reframing Rural
48 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 6: Winnett ACES: Strengthening Community & Keeping Ranchers on Working Lands: In Winnett, the only town in the least populated county in Montana, out-of-state absentee land ownership poses a threat to the future of ranching and the preservation of the region’s intact prairie ecosystem. To keep people on the land and build a... by Reframing Rural
65 min listen
Bonus Episode: The Modern West: Our friends at The Modern West have a new season out, and we’re excited to share part one with you! Like Reframing Rural, The Modern West shares surprising stories from often overlooked rural places, helping to reframe how we think about the West as... by Reframing Rural
29 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 2: Farm Succession in Northeast Montana: After a lifetime farming wheat on the Northern Great Plains, the time has come for Russ Torgerson to retire. In this narrative episode, Reframing Rural producer Megan Torgerson shares the intimate journey of her family’s farm succession, giving... by Reframing Rural
53 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 1: An interview with the "farmer's lawyer," Sarah Vogel: The “farmer’s lawyer” Sarah Vogel is a hero to farmers across the country. In the 1980s she saved 240,000 family farmers facing foreclosure. In the 2000s she pursued justice for thousands of Native American farmers and ranchers who suffered... by Reframing Rural
62 min listen
Bonus Episode: Developing Women Leaders for Montana’s Future: This bonus episode features a webinar recorded for the Women’s Foundation of Montana, June 2022. “Developing Leaders for Montana’s Future” was a virtual conversation about the landscape of women’s leadership in the state featuring leaders... by Reframing Rural
43 min listen
Bonus Episode: Working Wild U “Wolves in the West | 01 | Defining the Problem”: In this bonus episode from Working Wild U, a podcast by Montana State University Extension and Western Landowners Alliance, hosts Jared Beaver and Alex Few explore how people’s values impact how they think about wolves and land use in the West. by Reframing Rural
23 min listen
Season 3 "Groundwork" Preview: Reframing Rural’s third season will transport listeners to Golden Triangle wheat fields, farmhouse kitchen tables and small mountain town main streets. Combining sound-rich narrative non-fiction episodes with in-depth interviews, season three will... by Reframing Rural
6 min listen

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“Groundwork” Episode 10: Creator Roundtable: A Behind-the-Scenes Conversation with Reframing Rural’s Audio Engineer, Story Editor and Producer/Host: In this final installment of Season 3 “Groundwork,” Reframing Rural founder, host and producer, Megan Torgerson speaks with the podcast’s audio engineer, Aaron Spieldenner and story editor, Mary Auld about the inspiration behind the season and... by Reframing Rural
53 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 9: A Conversation with Grace Olmstead, author of "Uprooted: Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind": Grace Olmstead is the West’s preeminent author on place. In her book "Uprooted: Recovering the Legacy of the Places We've Left Behind” and in this interview, she speaks to rural outmigration, connection to place, the history of how agriculture was... by Reframing Rural
71 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 8: John Wicks: the Story of a Punk Rock Farmer and his Fight to Save the Future of Family Farming in Montana: At 21 John Wicks was faced with the decision to stay in college or come home and save his family's farm. Today he is a leader in Montana's organic and regenerative farming movement and an advocate for family farms across the state, serving as the... by Reframing Rural
72 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 7: Normalizing Mental Health Care in Agricultural Communities, Addressing Farm Stress & Restoring Wellbeing in Rural Montana: Dr. Alison Brennan, MSU Extension's designated mental health specialist, Courtney Brown Kibblewhite with Northern Ag Network and Beyond the Weather, and wellness coach and rancher Lisa Williams discuss mental health resources and stigma around mental... by Reframing Rural
99 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 6: Winnett ACES: Strengthening Community & Keeping Ranchers on Working Lands: In Winnett, the only town in the least populated county in Montana, out-of-state absentee land ownership poses a threat to the future of ranching and the preservation of the region’s intact prairie ecosystem. To keep people on the land and build a... by Reframing Rural
65 min listen
Bonus Episode: Developing Women Leaders for Montana’s Future: This bonus episode features a webinar recorded for the Women’s Foundation of Montana, June 2022. “Developing Leaders for Montana’s Future” was a virtual conversation about the landscape of women’s leadership in the state featuring leaders... by Reframing Rural
43 min listen
“Groundwork" Episode 5: Latrice Tatsey & Danielle Antelope on Culturally-Specific and Climate-Smart Blackfeet Food Systems: The convergence of mountain and prairie ecosystems along the Rocky Mountain Front is the awe-inspiring backdrop of the Blackfeet Nation, home of the Amskapi Piikani, or Blackfeet, for time immemorial. Latrice Tatsey, a rancher and cultural land... by Reframing Rural
79 min listen
Bonus Episode: Working Wild U “Wolves in the West | 01 | Defining the Problem”: In this bonus episode from Working Wild U, a podcast by Montana State University Extension and Western Landowners Alliance, hosts Jared Beaver and Alex Few explore how people’s values impact how they think about wolves and land use in the West. by Reframing Rural
23 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 4: Rural Gentrification in North Idaho: The small North Idaho town of Dover has seen the extraction of timber, cheap labor and the natural amenities that draw tourists and second home owners with high-incomes and high-expectations for the luxuries they’re accustomed to. What happens to... by Reframing Rural
60 min listen
Bonus Episode: Stories for Action, "Strengthening Community in a Changing Montana": In this bonus episode Stories for Action podcast host Lara Tomov explores how the pressures of rapid growth and development are affecting Montanans, and how community groups like Trust Montana, Successful Gardiner and Reimagining Rural are working to... by Reframing Rural
91 min listen
“Groundwork” Episode 3: A Conversation with Kathleen McLaughlin on Class Inequality & Cultural Extraction in a Changing Montana: Montana has long held a distinctive place within the mythos of America. Today, it’s becoming an ever-more attractive destination for those in search of a stronger sense of community, or an escape, in response to a dizzying and hyper-digital world.... by Reframing Rural
62 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 2: Farm Succession in Northeast Montana: After a lifetime farming wheat on the Northern Great Plains, the time has come for Russ Torgerson to retire. In this narrative episode, Reframing Rural producer Megan Torgerson shares the intimate journey of her family’s farm succession, giving... by Reframing Rural
53 min listen
"Groundwork" Episode 1: An interview with the "farmer's lawyer," Sarah Vogel: The “farmer’s lawyer” Sarah Vogel is a hero to farmers across the country. In the 1980s she saved 240,000 family farmers facing foreclosure. In the 2000s she pursued justice for thousands of Native American farmers and ranchers who suffered... by Reframing Rural
62 min listen
Season 3 "Groundwork" Preview: Reframing Rural’s third season will transport listeners to Golden Triangle wheat fields, farmhouse kitchen tables and small mountain town main streets. Combining sound-rich narrative non-fiction episodes with in-depth interviews, season three will... by Reframing Rural
6 min listen
Bonus Episode: The Modern West: Our friends at The Modern West have a new season out, and we’re excited to share part one with you! Like Reframing Rural, The Modern West shares surprising stories from often overlooked rural places, helping to reframe how we think about the West as... by Reframing Rural
29 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 10: Emily Stifler Wolfe & Jason Thompson on "Common Ground" (Part 2): In part two of Megan’s conversation with journalists Emily Stifler Wolfe and Jason Thompson of the “Common Ground Series” published by Montana Free Press, they discuss the threat of desertification, succession planning challenges family farms... by Reframing Rural
48 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 9: Emily Stifler Wolfe & Jason Thompson on "Common Ground" (Part 1): Combining profiles of farmers from the Golden Triangle with soil science, history, policy research and transportive imagery, the award-winning “Common Ground” series is sowing hope in the future for farmers across the West. Written by Emily... by Reframing Rural
58 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 8: Randi Lynn Tanglen, PhD: Randi Lynn Tanglen, PhD grew up in the small NE Montana town of Sidney and turned an early love of literature into a career in education. Randi developed a specialty in hidden voices of 19th century Western American Literature including women,... by Reframing Rural
61 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 7: Jeanie Alderson: Jeanie Alderson comes from a storied legacy of ranchers in Southeast Montana. In the 1970s, her parents were among the rural organizers to form Northern Plains Resource Council. Today, Jeanie and her husband Terry are continuing their work standing up... by Reframing Rural
57 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 6: Ashley Hanson: Ashley Hanson is the director of PlaceBase Productions, a site-specific theater company working with nontraditional actors to create stories specific to small towns, and the founder and executive director of Department of Public Transformation, an... by Reframing Rural
73 min listen
Sowing Possibility Season 5: Benya Kraus: Benya Kraus is the co-founder of Lead for America, a national nonprofit nurturing the next generation of rural leaders. Benya embodies the virtue of getting proximate to issues most affecting her rural home, while striving to restore solidarity... by Reframing Rural
67 min listen
Bonus Episode: Ed Roberson on Creating his Celebrated Podcast, Mountain & Prairie: For an event hosted by the Rural Radio Collective Megan Torgerson sits down with Ed Roberson, the founder and producer of the acclaimed podcast Mountain & Prairie, to hear what he’s learned over the past six years producing intelligent and... by Reframing Rural
51 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 4: Ben Winchester: Ben Winchester is a rural sociologist whose research into the rural “brain gain” has illuminated the trend of 30- to 49-year-olds migrating to rural America. A purveyor of good news that small towns are not dying, Ben is on a mission to elevate a... by Reframing Rural
67 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 3: Miranda Moen: Miranda Moen is a rural architectural designer studying the architecture and cultural history of her ancestors through a Fulbright fellowship in Norway. This stirring conversation covers Miranda's mission to uplift the importance of rural and working... by Reframing Rural
75 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 2: Jake Bullinger: Jake Bullinger is a Wyoming native, freelance journalist and new father who covers the politics, culture, economy and environment of the West. In “Sowing Possibility: Episode 2” host Megan Torgerson and Jake discuss red state-blue state binaries,... by Reframing Rural
63 min listen
Bonus Episode: Red Ants Pants Music Festival: Following Reframing Rural’s interview with Red Ants Pants Founder, Sarah Calhoun, Megan Torgerson heads to Red Ants Pants Music Festival in White Sulphur Springs, Montana where she records powerful performances and speaks with musicians, festival... by Reframing Rural
38 min listen
Sowing Possibility Episode 1: Sarah Calhoun: Sarah Calhoun has long been venerated as a champion of rural causes in Montana and beyond. In the first episode of our Sowing Possibility series, Calhoun explores how her childhood in rural New Brunswick and New England informed her decision to move... by Reframing Rural
50 min listen
Season 2 Preview: Reframing Rural by Reframing Rural
5 min listen
Episode 7: Patchwork Quilt, A Narrated Essay by Megan Torgerson: In the final episode of Reframing Rural's inaugural season, founder Megan Torgerson recounts her experience leaving rural Montana to attend college in Missoula, her journey encountering and dismantling rural stereotypes, and why she is working to... by Reframing Rural
23 min listen
Bonus Episode: The Modern West: Looking for another podcast set in the American West that weaves family stories, personal inquiry and cultural analysis to uncover issues affecting beloved rural places? Look no further than The Modern West’s Ghost Town(ing) series! In this episode... by Reframing Rural
30 min listen

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Titles in the series (38)

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