DRG Media Group Beyond the Mic podcasts

The Making of America-- Steve Jobs

Learn more about Steve Jobs in this Making of America program.

Agriculture In-depth--NCBA President Wilkinson talks risk program underwriters, farm bill extension and more

The President of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is hoping to clarify some confusion floating around in cattle country about underwriters for the Livestock Risk Protection Program. Todd Wilkinson is a cattle producer from the DeSmet, South Dakota, area. He says the main question is if an underwriter of the LRP program fails, is the producer’s contract still valid?

The Making of America - Sandra Day O’Connor

Former US Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor paved a path for women on multiple levels of the nation's court system. Learn more about her in this Making of America program.

Agriculture In-depth-- American Bankers Association VP on farm bill, technology for USDA, interest rates and more

Agriculture stakeholders had hoped to get a new federal farm bill written and passed in 2023. While that didn’t happen, United States President Joe Biden did sign a one-year extension that includes funding for farm programs and some food assistance programs through September 2024. Ed Elfman is the Senior Vice President of Agriculture and Rural Policy for the American Bankers Association. He talks about the importance of having a farm bill in place at the end of 2023, getting more money for USDA offices to upgrade their technology, interest rates and more.

The Making of America - Danny Thomas

This episode features information about Danny Thomas establishing a childhood illness research center.

Agriculture In-depth-- Update on proposed federal AM for Every Vehicle Act (Episode 77)

Automobile manufacturers are still fighting proposed federal legislation that would require them to include AM radio-- at no charge-- in many of the new models they’re producing. This episode shares thoughts from stakeholders with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Association of Broadcasters during a panel discussion held Nov. 15, 2023, during the National Association of Farm Broadcasting Convention.

The Making of America - Ellis Island and the New York Harbor

This episode features information about Ellis Island and the New York Harbor.

Agriculture In-depth-- Federal government investing in rural America (Episode 76)

United States President Joe Biden, Cabinet members and Senior Administration Officials have been making stops in states in the central part of the country as part of their Investing in Rural America Event Series. In this episode, Jesse Allen with the American Ag Network, Agriculture of America and Market Talk visits with US Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack about the investments.

The Making of America - Percy L. Spencer

This episode features information about Percy L. Spencer.

Agriculture In-depth-- US trade mission trip to Singapore and Malysia (Episode 75)

U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Alexis M. Taylor led a trade mission to Southeast Asia Oct. 30-Nov. 3, 2023. The group held discussions about expanding export opportunities for U.S. food and farm products to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, the world’s fourth-largest market. In this episode, hear from Taylor and South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources Hunter Roberts.