the state of Northwest Arkansas.
the underview is an exploration of the development of our Communal Theology of Place viewed through land, people, and movement to discover community wholeness.
Season 1 Episodes
06 Aug 2024
the state of Northwest Arkansas with Mike Rusch.
the final episode of Season 1, features host Mike Rusch. In this episode, Mike addresses the season's central question: "What is the state of Northwest Arkansas?"
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23 Jul 2024
the arkansas graveler with Scotti Moody & Community.
Scotti Moody, Event Director for Arkansas Graveler. Our conversation focuses on the state of Northwest Arkansas and how the Arkansas Graveler is working to connect people to the state and the communities of this state to each other.
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16 Jul 2024
the outdoor community builder with Michael Spivey.
Michael Spivey, President & CEO of the Ozark Foundation. Our conversation focuses on the state of Northwest Arkansas and how the Ozark Foundation is shaping the outdoor recreation industry.
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09 Jul 2024
the equity builder with Emma Willis.
Emma Willis, Founder of Impact Period. The topic of our discussion is the state of Northwest Arkansas & how the work of equity building is critical to shaping diverse and inclusive community.
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02 Jul 2024
the developer with Jake Newell.
Episode 31 is a discussion with Jake Newell, CEO & Founder of Newell Development. Our conversation about the state of Northwest Arkansas and how housing developers are shaping our communities, our relationships, and ultimately our quality of life.
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25 Jun 2024
the advocate with Sarah Moore.
Sarah Moore, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition | Fayetteville City Council Member, Ward 2, Position 1. The topic of our discussion is the state of Northwest Arkansas and the intersection between housing policy, poverty, and our criminal justice systems.
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18 Jun 2024
the hidden history with Sharon Killian.
Sharon Killian, Co-Founder and Chairperson of the Board, NWA Black Heritage. Our conversation is about the state of Northwest Arkansas and the hidden history of the Black communities that shaped this place.
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11 Jun 2024
the greatest way with Dr. Nick Ogle.
Part 2: Dr. Nick Ogle, PhD. Our conversation about the state of Northwest Arkansas pauses momentarily to dive into the fundamental aspect of communities, which is the relationships we have with each other.
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04 Jun 2024
the schools with Dr. Debbie Jones.
Dr. Debbie Jones, Bentonville Schools Superintendent. The topic of our discussion is the state of Northwest Arkansas and how our schools contribute to the forming and shaping of our community.
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04 Jun 2024
the two stories.
Part two of how community is shaped during times of emergency or disaster. The topic of our discussion is the state of Northwest Arkansas and how the recent tornados and storms in Northwest Arkansas have made an impact on our community.
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28 May 2024
the storm.
How community is shaped during times of emergency or disaster. The topic of our discussion is the state of Northwest Arkansas and how the recent tornados and storms in Northwest Arkansas have made an impact on our community.
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21 May 2024
the new community Srividya Venkatasubramanya.
Srividya Venkatasubramanya founding member and Executive Director for Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation. How a community is using Indian performing arts create a sense of belonging and pathways for participating in the shaping of NW Arkansas.
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14 May 2024
the community builder with Allyson de la Houssaye.
Allyson de la Houssaye, Exec Dir of People for Bikes NW Arkansas, Board Chairwoman for the Women of Oz, Bentonville Parks & Rec Board, and Commissioner for Arkansas Natural & Cultural Resource Council. Outdoor rec & transportation is helping to build communities where all can be included.
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07 May 2024
the known with Ginny Mooney.
Ginny Mooney, Co-Founder & Executive Director of 99 Balloons. The topic of our discussion is the state of Northwest Arkansas & how we build an inclusive community where people are known.
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30 Apr 2024
the cyclist with Olivia Barraza.
Olivia Barraza, Founding Executive Director, Latinas en Bici. The topic of our discussion is her story of coming to a new community, her story of persistence and strength, and how she is using the bicycle to build & connect communities.
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23 Apr 2024
the ward with Gayatri Agnew.
Gayatri Agnew, Ward 1 Position 2 Council Member, City of Bentonville. Understanding how cities are confronting the challenges of growth, how city-level decisions are influenced by urban planning needs, & ultimately, how we are preparing our cities for the people arriving in NW Arkansas every day.
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16 Apr 2024
the farmer with Wes Evans.
Wes Evans, Evans Family Farm & Benton County Farm Bureau President. How the region's growth is impacting the county and farm families. How Benton County residents are welcoming the Arkansas Rural Recreational Roads initiative.
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09 Apr 2024
the cyclist with Andy Chasteen.
The underview episode 18 is a discussion with Andy Chasteen, Rule of Three, Oz Gravel NWA, Rural Recreational Roads. Our topic of discussion is the State of Northwest Arkansas and how the growth of cycling in the region is shaping our region.
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02 Apr 2024
the foundations of community with Nick Ogle.
Nick Ogle, PhD. Our conversation about the state of Northwest Arkansas pauses momentarily to dive into the fundamental aspect of communities, which is the relationships we have with each other.
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26 Mar 2024
the new community with Mireya Reith.
Mireya Reith, Founding Executive Director of Arkansas United. Our topic of discussion is “What is the state of Northwest Arkansas?” Our conversation centers around serving new immigrant communities that now call Northwest Arkansas home.
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19 Mar 2024
the beloved community with Chris Seawood.
Chris Seawood. Our conversation centers around understanding the work of building a beloved community here in Northwest Arkansas.
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12 Mar 2024
the ward with Beckie Seba.
Two Parts with Beckie Seba, Ward 1 Position 1 Council Member, City of Bentonville. How cities are facing the challenges of growth, how city-level decisions are impacted by city planning needs, and how are we preparing our cities for the number of people that are coming to NW Arkansas every day.
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05 Mar 2024
the people with Jeff Webster.
A discussion with Jeff Webster, CEO & President of the Excellerate Foundation. Our topic of discussion is the state of the people in Northwest Arkansas and how the growth in the region impacts the people who live here.
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27 Feb 2024
never deep enough. a poem by John Ray.
Never Deep Enough a poem by John Ray The underview is an exploration of the development of our Communal Theology of Place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and people to discover community wholeness.
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27 Feb 2024
the city of fayetteville with Jonathan Curth & John Ray.
Jonathan Curth, Development Services Director for the City of Fayetteville & John Ray a long-term resident of Fayetteville and Executive Director of The Abide Collective.
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27 Feb 2024
the city of bentonville with Rod Sanders & Chris Rechtsteiner.
Rod Sanders, a member of the Bentonville Planning Commission & Chris Rechtsteiner a new resident of Northwest Arkansas.
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20 Feb 2024
the urban land with Megan Brown.
Megan Brown of the Urban Land Institute's Northwest Arkansas Council. The topic of our conversation is how Developers work with Cities to decide how our Urban landscapes are created, what gets built where, how it impacts people, and how it forms the communities we live in.
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20 Feb 2024
a word from Mike.
The underview is an exploration of the development of our Communal Theology of Place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and people to discover community wholeness.
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13 Feb 2024
the watershed with Leif Kindberg.
Leif Kindberg, Executive Director, Illinois River Watershed Partnership. Our topic of discussion is the state of the Illinois River Watershed. This natural resource is feeling the impact of our rapid growth in ways we may not fully understand.
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06 Feb 2024
the county with Barry Moehring.
Judge Barry Moehring about the current state of Benton County Arkansas. We explore the opportunities and challenges that currently face Benton County, how the County is changing, and how Judge Moehring has found a home in this place.
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30 Jan 2024
the region with Nelson Peacock.
Nelson Peacock, Executive Director of the Northwest Arkansas Council. Our discussion is about the “State of Northwest Arkansas” as a Region to include growth, opportunities, and the challenges we face.
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23 Jan 2024
the medium with Mike Rusch.
The bicycle is the median for connecting to your community, the land, and yourself. Together, these episodes serve as the framing principles that will guide our future conversations.
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22 Jan 2024
the invitation with Mike Rusch.
The underview Episode 2 is Part One of my two framing principles and the theories behind them. First, we can not be whole without connecting to our place and our community in an honest and authentic way.
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21 Jan 2024
the underview introduction.
The underview is an exploration of the development of our Communal Theology of Place viewed through the medium of bikes, land, and people to discover community wholeness.
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20 Jan 2024
the underview lead in sounds & music.
season 1, ep. 1 listen. Underview Ep 00 Lead In0:00/182.8339231× show notes. The Episode Lead In is a compilation of the types of sounds and music you can find in Northwest Arkansas from past and present. sounds. * Construction & Building * Song Birds & wildlife * Cheering from a
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