Rural Ruckus Radio
Brought to you by John Monson
Check back in Spring for our launch!
Episode 1: Why Rural Communities Deserve the Spotlight
In the debut episode, John shares the heart behind Rural Ruckus Radio:
• Why telling the stories of rural communities matters
• The deep connection between agriculture and small towns
• How collaborative thinking can replace competitive silos
“Main Street. Housing. Daycare. Labor. These aren’t buzzwords—they’re the lifeblood of rural places. It’s time we talk about them like they matter.” – John Monson
Episode 2: People First, Always – with Paul Kohls of Compeer Financial
In Episode 2, John sits down with Paul Kohls, Executive Team Member at Compeer Financial, to talk about the Rural Vitality Initiative and Compeer’s bold approach to rural development.
• Why Compeer focuses on rural communities, not just rural America
• What makes rural partnerships effective
• How Compeer is investing in healthcare, childcare, infrastructure, and rural business
“Rural development is a team sport. No one can solve this alone.” – Paul Kohls
“We’ll provide an unfiltered and unapologetic view of life in rural communities focused on main street issues, policies and politics leading to better innovative outcomes. Each episode will include guests that dive into specific topics, offering in-depth coverage and bold perspectives on solving ongoing problems caused by status quo approaches. It’s a show about rural for rural listeners.” -John Monson