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Almost There with Dwayne Betts

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Mariachi
Literature
Prison System
Architecture
Rio Grande Valley
Healthcare
Social Justice
Education
Chicago
Cultural Identity
Urban Development
Mental Health
Building Design
Mental Health Support
Great Migration
Black Church
MAAFA Redemption Project
Community Development
Spiritual Life Coaching
American Dance

How can we shape the place we call home? And how does it shape us? This season, host and poet Dwayne Betts talks to inspiring local leaders who are working to make their homes more connected, resilient, and joyful. We’ll travel across America to meet such leaders, including a high school mariachi teacher in the Rio Grande Valley, a book seller in Salt Lake City, a farmer in upstate New York, and a... more

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In the season two finale, Dwayne speaks with the writer Amy Low about living with the terrible diagnosis of stage four colon cancer, which she chronicled in her memoir, The Brave In-Between: Notes from the Last Room. Amy, who worked at Emerson Collec... more

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Karen Washington never imagined herself as a farmer. But after decades in New York City, she found her calling establishing community gardens that brought fresh food – and life-affirming beauty – to her neighborhood in the Bronx. Today, she lives on ... more

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As a kid growing up below the poverty line on the west side of Salt Lake City, Calvin Crosby found immense pleasure and freedom in books. Years later, after a journey that took him to San Francisco and into a leadership role at the California Indepen... more

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Recent Guests

Amy Low
Author and cancer survivor
Episode: The Most Human Space of All
Karen Washington
A farmer and food justice activist known as Mama Kay
Co-owner of a farm in Chester, NY
Episode: A Place of Gratitude
Calvin Crosby
Owner of The King's English bookstore and executive director of Brain Food Books
Brain Food Books
Episode: The First Place I Felt Safe
Marshall Hatch Jr.
Reverend and leader at the MAAFA Redemption Project
MAAFA Redemption Project
Episode: A Place for Redemption

Host

Reginald Dwayne Betts
Host of conversations centered on social justice, community resilience, and personal stories from local leaders.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 94 ratings
  • Great Listen

    Love this podcast the interviews are great. It is my new favorite.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JoeStrat
    United States2 years ago
  • ‘How I Built This’ for social entrepreneurs

    Say no more!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michlynnfin
    United States2 years ago
  • Already There

    This is my new favorite podcast—Dwayne is so compelling and I love the bits of humor he injects in every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JuneBirdy
    United States2 years ago
  • Compelling, entertaining

    Love listening to Dwayne talk to people who are making things happen! His thoughtful, candid questions foster real discourse and his warm, engaging style makes you feel like you are part of the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RositaVee
    United States2 years ago
  • Absolutely inspiring

    What wonderfully thoughtful speakers you bring on this podcast? Love that the conversation is geared towards inspiring action from the audience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malalak,smsndhch
    United States2 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the engaging style of Dwayne Betts, describing him as effective at fostering deep discussions that resonate emotionally.
The podcast garners positive feedback for its focus on real stories from local contexts, emphasizing hope and collective action.
Listeners appreciate the insightful interviews with diverse community leaders and find the conversations inspiring and heartwarming.
Critiques are minimal, with some listeners suggesting areas for improvement in language and presentation, but the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly supportive.

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Chuck Yarborough • How to teach history in a divided America? Let students think for themselves
Q: How do students grapple with the competing narratives that come up in these pieces?
Students learn that communities are shaped by people who are often not famous, yet they can make a difference in their community.
Chuck Yarborough • How to teach history in a divided America? Let students think for themselves
Q: How has that work been, like, what is it meant to do that work in Mississippi with the history that you bring to the classroom, independent of actually what you do in the classroom with the students?
Being a high school teacher is about community and helping young people discover their voice, which empowers them in their community.
Mariachi Became Home
Q: If you want to know about Mariachi, what should you listen to?
Put on any album from Mariachi Vargas from Tecalitlan, Jalisco.
Mariachi Became Home
Q: What is the narrative about your place that you want to change?
The narrative that people won't amount to much and that playing Mariachi won't lead to success.
Mariachi Became Home
Q: What is your home?
My home is RGV, Rio Grande Valley.

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Exploring the connection between individuals and their communities, this podcast features enlightening conversations with various local leaders making meaningful impacts in their respective areas. Each episode highlights unique stories of resilience, creativity, and dedication across diverse topics such as education, arts, food justice, and community transformation. The host, a poet, fosters deep dialogues that not only celebrate local achievements but also inspire listeners to engage actively in creating a positive change in their own communities. The content is characterized by authentic narratives, emphasizing personal experiences and the power of place in shaping identity and actions.

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