On 1/15/26 - we'll launch our first in a '26 series focused on "Tracking Rural Health Transformation." First, listen to the conversations we had with rural community leaders who leveraged government grants to make waves of local change. https://tinyurl.com/38j7exm4

NEW Year & Episode! Listen to @mrbimpact.bsky.social and several rural leaders across MA who leveraged grant dollars to make significant positive change in their communities. Listen wherever you like or here: https://tinyurl.com/38j7exm4

NEW EPISODE TODAY! Join @mrbimpact.bsky.social  with guests Dr. Feygele Jacobs @gwpublichealth.bsky.social and Joe Dunn, National Association of Community Health Centers as they dive into the vital role CHCs play in the rural health landscape and the threats they face. https://tinyurl.com/bdfacbu4

Tune in as Cara James @gihealth.bsky.social and @mrbimpact.bsky.social illuminate the importance of advocacy, community engagement, and strategic investment in infrastructure to foster better health outcomes for rural populations. https://tinyurl.com/yhhtncry

The threats to the freedom to give have never been higher. That's why @mrbimpact.bsky.social sat down with Cara James of @gihealth.bsky.social to discuss the gravity of the situation and offer ideas for meeting the challenges of this moment. Listen Now https://tinyurl.com/yhhtncry

Rural health disparities are on the rise, and demands on philanthropy to address them are too. Listen to @mrbimpact.bsky.social and Cara V. James @gihealth.bsky.social discuss philanthropy, policy, rural health, threats to nonprofits, and protecting the freedom to give. https://tinyurl.com/yhhtncry

In every rural community, local organizations are making waves of positive change. On 11/20/25, we celebrated National Rural Health Day, highlighting the importance of their work in rural Massachusetts. It's called "The Rural Effect." Watch the Replay! bit.ly/3MClm7u

An invitation to listen. I’m eager to hear your thoughts. It’s been a long day, let’s talk about what needs to happen tomorrow. @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social | www.youtube.com/live/UL3hjfp...

Did you catch our livestream event today for National Rural Health Day #PowerofRural? If not, find it here. Learn how grant dollars make a huge impact, meeting rural communities where they are! www.youtube.com/live/UL3hjfp...

This year I visited rural communities across Massachusetts, met outstanding people making positive and lasting change that began w/a federal grant that flowed to the state, then on to community & rural lives. Catch this 🌊! Join us on @ruralimpactpodcast.bsky.social! 🔗👇#PowerofRural

Join @mrbimpact.bsky.social and our outstanding guests in our virtual studio or on our YouTube channel! Reserve your seat and get ready for one heck of a conversation! 📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT / 12:00 PM ET 🔗 Register: www.theruralimpact.com/2025-nrhd-ru... #powerofrural #RuralImpact

Proud to partner with the New England Rural Health Association to introduce an outstanding initiative out of Massachusetts! 🌊 The Rural Effect Framework on NRHD '25 📅 **November 20, 2025 · 11:00 AM CT** 🔗 Register: bit.ly/445GTLI #powerofrural

@farmaid.org Hannah Tremblay and Caitlin Arnold Stephano joined us to talk about State of America's Family Farms 🎧 tinyurl.com/4mzdpaz5 Visit our resource page, theruralimpact.com, and learn how you can support farmers in your community. #FamilyFarms #Policy #Tariffs

Family-owned and operated farms accounted for 95% of all U.S. farms. How are cuts to SNAP, no 2025 Farm Bill, and the shutdown impacting them? Find out when you listen to @mrbimpact.bsky.social w/@farmaid.org Hannah Tremblay and Caitlin Arnold Stephano. https://tinyurl.com/4mzdpaz5

November 20th is National Rural Health Day. We're proud to partner with the New England Rural Health Association for a live-stream event featuring over a dozen small nonprofits in rural MA making a HUGE impact in their communities. Check it out: www.theruralimpact.com/2025-nrhd-ru...

Early birds. New episode today. Can you make it a point to support a family farm? We talked to @farmaid.org about why this is urgently needed. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

11/6/25 New episode! @mrbimpact.bsky.social talking with guests about the impact of policy on America's farmers. Also, sharing this @dailyyonder.bsky.social piece by Claire Carlson. Raising awareness because it needs to be a bigger part of the national conversation. dailyyonder.com/government-s...

This week we welcome @farmaid.org to discuss impacts of policy on America's small and family farms, including the current situation with SNAP & @mrbimpact.bsky.social discusses a rural nutrition policy brief. Let's hear from you. How is the current state of affairs impacting your farm and community?

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We're on day 35 of a government shutdown. While politicians in D.C. are as divided as ever, rural leaders are doing the work, building relationships and trust across political differences to address local needs. Discover how they're getting it done! https://tinyurl.com/5dewd27u

There's no more urgent time to bridge community divides. Listen to  @mrbimpact.bsky.social   and Meredith Dean, National Director of the @rururbbridge.bsky.social 's Community Works, discuss where to start the conversation and with whom. https://tinyurl.com/5dewd27u

Today, we focus on COMMUNITY and the power of finding common ground to address local needs. @mrbimpact.bsky.social welcomes Meredith Dean, Community Works Director @rururbbridge.bsky.social, to talk about how to build relationships and trust across political differences. https://tinyurl.com/5dewd27u

Before our next episode drops, get the scoop on whether or not your state is ready to implement new work requirements tied to Medicaid. This is a myth-busting (misinformation-busting) conversation about who will be impacted and how. https://tinyurl.com/43myhja2  @georgetownccf.bsky.social

@mrbimpact.bsky.social sat down with three experts from @georgetownccf.bsky.social who laid out the facts and realities of the difficult challenges that lie ahead for states and the domino effect for health providers and patients.   Listen. Share. Join the Conversation! https://tinyurl.com/43myhja2

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

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.

"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.

📢 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

"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

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.

@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

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

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

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

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

📢 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

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

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.

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.

📢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.

📢 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

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...

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

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.

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

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

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...

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

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?...

Edwin Park joined Michelle BEFORE the CBO released cost estimates of the budget reconciliation law. As expected, rural hospitals and clinics will be financially devastated, and millions of people will be left uninsured. Listen to our expert panel understand the impact. https://bit.ly/4m1hbP4