by Beacon Media | Jun 21, 2026 | Podcasts
BMEN founder Martin Henson joins Preston and Dalton for restorative justice, anime redemption arcs, and Black men’s mental health. They also discuss the White House UFC event, Michelle Obama’s mistreatment, Juneteenth’s politicization, and a sports...
by Beacon Media | Jun 14, 2026 | Podcasts
This week, Dr. Lori Stradley, director of Impact Health, joins Preston and Dalton to talk about what drives health outcomes before anyone ever sees a doctor. From rural transportation gaps to food box deliveries stabilizing families, Lori makes the case that investing...
by Beacon Media | Jun 7, 2026 | Podcasts
This week, the guys are back with a new guest! Dalton and Preston sit down with current Hendersonville City Councilmember, and friend of the show, Gina Baxter to growing up in WNC as a transplant, Appalachian identity, and her ongoing campaign for re-election this...
by Beacon Media | May 31, 2026 | Podcasts
This week, the guys sit down for another news episode to discuss the first new school in Watauga County in over 30 years, springboarding into a larger discussion on ongoing efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene. They also discuss ongoing labor disputes within the...
by Beacon Media | May 24, 2026 | Podcasts
On this week’s episode, Dalton and Preston dive deep on local government in their Budget Season Special! Join them as they discuss the process for deciding the budgets in Boone and Fletcher, the realities of running local governments, and how a proposed...
by Beacon Media | May 21, 2026 | Podcasts
In this week’s episode, Preston and Dalton learn about the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, a revolutionary public health program pioneered in North Carolina that was recently defunded by state legislators. They sit down with DeBorah Ogiste, a former beneficiary of the...
