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The Standard Podcast

Reuel Sample
Wilmington, United States
New Hanover County
Lifewise
Affordable Housing
Juneteenth
Road Infrastructure
Iranian Regime
Christianity
Republican Party
New Persia
Tehran, Iran
Public Schools

Long form interviews of people in and around New Hanover County from the Wilmington Standard.

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Juneteenth is not a partisan talking point; it is a hard‑won moment of delayed but real freedom that Republicans fought to secure and Union soldiers finally enforced in Galveston, Texas. In this conversation, I sit down with Immanuel Jarvis of the Fr... more

Iranian American author and former faith prisoner Marziyeh (Marzi) Amirizadeh joins host Reuel Sample to share her powerful journey from childhood indoctrination under Iran’s Islamic regime to a radical encounter with Jesus Christ and an unmerited se... more

The Standard Podcast sits down with Carolina Beach mom and Lifewise Academy steering committee chair Alissa Sivils to talk about bringing Bible-based character education back into New Hanover County’s public schools during the regular school day. She... more

Dr. Amy Dunning joins host Reuel Sample to introduce her candidacy for the New Hanover County Board of Education, tracing her journey from small-town Rockingham County to middle-school math teacher, master’s graduate, and PhD in education focused on ... more

District Attorney Jason Smith discusses his first year leading the DA’s office for New Hanover and Pender Counties, taking over after Ben David’s resignation and then winning the 2024 special election while already looking ahead to being on the ballo... more

The Wilmington Standard Podcast debuts with Episode 1 featuring Richard Collier, fresh off his run for Wilmington City Council and bringing decades of engineering and planning experience to the conversation. Host Reuel Sample, Editor in Chief of The ... more

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Immanuel Jarvis
Guest, author and staff at Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina
Frederick Douglass Foundation of North Carolina
Episode: Juneteenth is not A Liberal Holiday: Conversation with Immanuel Jarvis
Marziyeh Amirizadeh
Iranian Christian activist and former prisoner
New Persia / newpersia.org
Episode: Episode 5: Iran and Faith Journeys: Conversation with Marziyeh Amirizadeh
Alissa Sivils
Chairperson for Lifewise steering committee; local advocate for Lifewise in New Hanover County
Lifewise
Episode: Episode 4: Education, Faith and Community: Conversation with Lifewise Academy
Dr. Amy Dunning
Candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education
Republican (registered), running for school board
Episode: Episode 3: Conversation with Dr. Amy Dunning - Candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education
Jason Smith
District Attorney of New Hanover County and Pender County prosecutorial district
Office of the District Attorney, New Hanover & Pender Counties
Episode: Episode 2: District Attorney Jason Smith
Richard Collier
Engineer and Planning Commissioner; former city council candidate
Engineering/planning sector in Wilmington
Episode: Episode 1: Richard Collier

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Reuel Sample
Host of the Wilmington-focused public affairs program and related shows, with extensive coverage of local governance, policy, and community issues.

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Episode 3: Conversation with Dr. Amy Dunning - Candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education
Q: What are your three campaign Cs and how do they translate to policy?
The three Cs are center high quality instruction, contribute insider knowledge, and cultivate safety. Practically, that means centering student thinking, leveraging teachers' expertise to inform policy, and prioritizing safety and character development in schools.
Episode 3: Conversation with Dr. Amy Dunning - Candidate for New Hanover County Board of Education
Q: Tell us about your background and how you ended up aiming for the school board.
I grew up in a small town, studied elementary education, taught middle school math, earned a master's, and completed a PhD focused on improving math instruction; my career has been about shaping how teachers teach and how students learn, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with parents.
Episode 4: Education, Faith and Community: Conversation with Lifewise Academy
Q: When do you hope to start if approved?
A pilot could begin in the fall, potentially in one school and one grade level, with plans to expand if community and board approval proceed smoothly.
Episode 4: Education, Faith and Community: Conversation with Lifewise Academy
Q: What is the MOU that the board is considering?
A memorandum of understanding to formalize the relationship between Lifewise and the school district during the pilot, outlining roles, responsibilities, and standards before any wider adoption.

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A locally focused interview series that centers on governance, policy, education, and community issues around New Hanover County and Wilmington. Episodes consistently explore growth, housing, transportation, local politics, and education, often through the lens of public officials, educators, and community advocates. A notable pattern is a blend of policy analysis with on-the-ground implications for residents, including school safety, character education, faith-based initiatives, and public-facing leadership. The format frequently features candid conversations with local officials, candidates, and stakeholders, offering practical perspectives on what's happening in the region and why it matters to stakeholders such as educators, business le... more

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2. Marziyeh Amirizadeh
3. Alissa Sivils
4. Dr. Amy Dunning
5. Jason Smith
6. Richard Collier

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