First in Future: Where Emerging Ideas Take Flight

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First in Future has moved on Apple Podcasts Sep 21, 2021

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First in Future has moved on Apple Podcasts to Institute for Emerging Issues Podcasts. Search for Institute for Emerging Issues Podcasts and subscribe to that channel.

After The Flood Waters Recede Sep 14, 2021

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In this episode, we focus on "After the Flood Waters Recede" with guests Jim Fox, former Director of NEMAC; Mayor Zeb Smathers of Canton NC; Jeff Howell, Yancey EMC; and NC House of Representatives Majority Leader, John Bell. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn+Alexa.

Power Of Local Support In Increasing Educational Attainment Aug 31, 2021

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In this episode, we focus on the "Power of Local Support of Educational Attainment" with guests Dale Jenkins, former CEO Curi and co-chair, myFutureNC Commission; Dr. Laura Leatherwood, President Blue Ridge Community College; Rev. James Gailliard, Senior Pastor Word Tabernacle and member, NC House of Representatives. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.

Power Of Affordability In Increasing Attainment Aug 17, 2021

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In this episode, we focus on the "Power of Affordability In Increasing Attainment" with guests Toni Blount - Regional Impact Manager, myFutureNC; Abdur-Raqib Gant - NCA&T student, and Martha Quillin - News and Observer reporter. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube.