Rural Matters

A Courses podcast by Michael Levin-Epstein

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Rural Matters is a biweekly, 30-minute podcast about rural education, business, and health. The podcast’s mission is to increase awareness, inform discussion, and expand the dialogue on the most important issues facing rural stakeholders every day. Guests on the podcast include rural education decision-makers, rural business owners and entrepreneurs, and rural health care representatives. The National Rural Education Association and the Center for Rural Affairs are marketing partners.

Recent Episodes

Reversing Brain Drain in Rural Haiti
Published: April 29, 2026
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The Impact of School Closures on Rural Communities
Published: April 9, 2026
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Responsible Energy Development in Rural Communities
Published: January 19, 2026
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Transforming Rural Health Policy
Published: January 14, 2026
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Reimagining Rural Hospitals (Part 2 of BRG Series)
Published: September 16, 2025
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Reimagining Rural Hospitals (Part I of BRG Series)
Published: August 12, 2025
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Exploring Digital Alternatives to Copper-Based Landlines in Rural Healthcare Facilities
Published: June 27, 2025
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Looking Back and Facing Forward in Rural Education
Published: December 19, 2024
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Meeting Essential Workforce Needs in Rural Health (Part III of MedCerts Series)
Published: December 18, 2024
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Partnering to Fill Talent Gaps in Rural Health (Part II of MedCerts Series)
Published: December 13, 2024
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