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Middle of Everywhere

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  • Who will be with Me at the End?

    August 2, 2023 · 32 min

    Hospice care is a somewhat misunderstood medical practice in this country.  People often think it’s all about dying, or the opposite- keeping a dying patient alive.  Neither of these perceptions are accurate.  In this episode, we are…

  • A Little Ask

    July 12, 2023 · 1 min

    The end of the season is almost here and we have one quick request. Find us at our website at middleofeverywherepod.org. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @middleofeverywherepod and on Twitter @rural_stories.

  • The Beautiful Cherry Tree from the Depths of Despair

    June 21, 2023 · 44 min

    Women and girls in rural communities across the United States are being forever changed by substance misuse. Sadly, it’s a story with which many are becoming increasingly familiar. Why are women in rural places being incarcerated for…

  • Re-release: Welcome to the Hotel Metropolitan!

    May 31, 2023 · 39 min

    This week we're sharing a previously released episode from our first season. We hear from a woman that embarked on a journey to save and rehabilitate a historic Black hotel from demolition. This journey was life-changing for her as it…

  • Angels in a Desert

    May 10, 2023 · 34 min

    OB deserts are a plague that seems to be infecting more and more of the United States, in rural areas in particular.  If you’ve never heard of an OB desert, you’re not alone.  OB deserts are counties that lack any hospital or birth center…

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  • Becoming Me

    April 19, 2023 · 40 min

    Legislation is taking effect across the country that restricts transgender kids and their parents regarding gender-affirming healthcare  How will these bills affect trans kids' long-term health?  While we can’t predict the outcomes for…

  • Conjuring Nancy

    March 29, 2023 · 29 min

    What do you know about the history of abortion in rural America? What about the women who relied on it?  Imagine reaching into the past and conjuring the spirit of a woman who lived this history. In this episode, we’ll hear writer, Tamara…

  • A Season of Health and Women

    March 15, 2023 · 3 min

    We’re about to release the rest of our third season! We’re hearing from women near and far about how living in rural America affects their health. In this trailer, you’ll hear just a few of the voices of people who are invested in living…

  • Delivering Our Story: Surrogacy, Health Insurance, and Our Personal Politics

    February 1, 2023 · 38 min

    Host Ariel Lavery’s mail carrier is a cheerful, everyday woman who has walked roads less traveled when it comes to her reproductive journey.  From her son’s disabilities, to becoming a surrogate, to choosing to sterilize herself, her…

  • Season 3 Sneak Peek!

    January 18, 2023 · 1 min

    Here’s a sneak peek of the first episode of Season 3, dropping Wednesday Feb 1st! Focusing on women’s healthcare in rural communities this season, we open with the story of an everyday woman who’s had a noteworthy reproductive…

  • Update: The Snail Darter and Cohost Carter

    November 4, 2022 · 9 min

    We are here to give you a quick update on some news about the snail darter and our team. Also, we’re looking for voices! Listen in to find out why. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @middleofeverywherepod and on Twitter @rural_stories…

  • Presenting: The Modern West

    July 13, 2022 · 29 min

    Do you love getting lost in shows like Yellowstone or 1883 and dream about that ruff and tumble lifestyle out on the range? Well, you probably know, there’s more to the cowboy lifestyle than meets the eye! Today on the podcast, I’m…

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About the show

Middle of Everywhere shares big stories from the small places we call home. Rich with examples of tribalism and kinship, skepticism and idealism, defeat and triumph, we tell stories of life in rural and small town America. Hosts Ariel Lavery, a transient American who has settled in small town Murray, Kentucky, and Austin Carter (Featured on Seasons 1 & 2), a Murray and rural life native, take the pulse of an overlooked geographic news region. They provide a connection for those who have left, but still identify with small towns, and explore the growing appeal of rural life. A production from WKMS public radio, part of PRX’s Project Catapult with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Middle of Everywhere is a narrative podcast with episodes released bi-weekly. It’s available for download on all podcast platforms and online at middleofeverywherepod.com. You can also connect with us on social media @middleofeverywherepod