The Vance Crowe Podcast

Lord Ridley is back! He has a new book out "How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom" and he tells me all about how peer review has broken down, how Europe got the potato and why kings would ban coffee houses (to stop gossip). Also we talk about the Dicamba ban on soybeans. It was a fun interview!To buy Matt Ridley's "How Innovation Works: And Why It Flourishes in Freedom" use this linkDuring the opening I mentioned a set of classes that I have been building online. If you are interested in being a tester, send me an email and you can get access to the classes:Zero to One: Formal lessons on how to level up your ability to capture attention and create interesting dialogues. (Lesson plans, activities, and discussion groups)Conversation Course: Vance sits down with his executive producer Ben Anderson to offer a more relaxed way to evaluate what keeps you from building better conversations and helps you imagine being more confident and comfortable.Intern Boot Camp: Vance sits down 3-4 times per week with his intern to talk about professional Communications Skills, we record those sessions and share them to help early professionals learn skills for communicating more effectively. For those that have been asking how you can support the podcast, helping me create a program worthy of being sold to people that want to get better, will help me a great deal.

A barn burner of an interview, Jeremy LaKosh runs an assisted living facility in Illinois and has written a book discussing how government bureaucracies and unions are preventing the adoption of technology and strategies that would enable care. Rare interview from a mild mannered guy. LaKosh is the author of the book, "A Government's Guide to Exploiting the Elderly"Buy LaKosh's book "A Government's Guide to Exploiting the Elderly" https://amzn.to/3eSwzuN Connect with LaKosh:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JLakoshLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremylakosh/Vance: @VanceCroweFor more information about the classes that Vance discussed: [email protected]

What if wearing masks exposed us to other diseases? What if by locking down the country the war machine was shut down? Kevin McKernan is a brilliant mind that is capable of looking at the world through as many perspectives as a prism. Vance Crowe and Kevin McKernan talked about why cannabis smells so strongly, the consequence of mandatory masks and the riots in Minneapolis. Vance pitches Saint Louis as the place to move for cannabis research and development due to the number of plant biologists and geneticists. We discussed @Plantimals @Kevin_McKernan https://twitter.com/Kevin_McKernan@VanceCrowe https://twitter.com/VanceCrowehttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2504011/

Dan Dokovic is a commercial real estate broker in Saint Louis. Considered by many to be a hell of an entrepreneur Dan speaks with Vance Crowe about when people will rent office space again, the down turn of retail space and how buildings of the future will be built.https://intelicacre.com/https://www.bambooequity.com/teamFind Vance Crowe at www.VanceCrowe.com@VanceCrowe on Twitter

Quick Dick McDick is a character played by 37 year old Saskatchewan farmer Dickson Delorme. During this interview we learn about Canadian politics over oil/gas, the Canadian gun ban, and how bridge the divide between rural and urban.Delorme is a guy trying to add humor to complex political and social change- and has become an international star known around North America for his clever takes, and unique outlet for generating content.Check out his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQCdsHLE7N7HHGlHzYkKmwAFind Quick Dick McDick on Twitter: @QuickDickMcDickFind Vance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweTo learn more about Vance Crowe: www.VanceCrowe.com

Lance Corbett is a soft spoken, very nice, hardworking guy that has a vice grip and a level of intensity like nothing I have ever experienced before. We talk about how a national level high school wrestler could end up homeless for five years on the bank of the Mississippi river.Lance discusses how he keeps himself motivated, how he avoided the fate of the people that he lived with as a homeless person. He talks about hard work and his motivation to keep fighting. He discusses pushing yourself to get better. If you want to hire Lance for some landscaping you can find him here. https://www.facebook.com/lance.corbett.5648

I had a blast interviewing this rare military officer. Ahron Oddman is a combat veteran that flew a half-helicopter half jet plane, the V-22 Osprey a tool at one time thought of as a waste of time that later proved to be instrumental in saving the lives of wounded soldiers. Oddman spoke with Vance Crowe has upended the tech world in banking and is now bringing disruption to the world of education. We spoke about power law distributions, bell curves, the moral hazards of drone wars and the dynamics of individualized learning when there is push for evidence based models. . For more about Ahron's work in education: Presidential Systems South https://www.carolinaposterprinters.com/https://twitter.com/AhronOddmanhttps://twitter.com/VanceCrowe

Alison Morrow was an intrepid reporter working for the Seattle local TV channel. She quit her job to move out to a homestead, where she is creating a new form of journalism/interviewing and reporting. Vance and Alison discussed who watches the local news, her work helping drug addicts, and how journalism and attending press conferences aren't the same thing. The Vance Crowe podcast interviews people with a wide variety of perspectives, looking to understand what is important to them, how they think the world ought to change and what they can do to.https://twitter.com/AlisonMorrowTVhttps://twitter.com/VanceCroweTo learn more about Vance Crowe check out: https://www.vancecrowe.com/

Nicole Williams is 22 and working at a venture capital firm. She has dropped out of 2 attempts at college, is well respected in the tech community and has a sense of fashion that makes the grey clothes wearing Vance Crowe want to try out some new styles. During this conversation we spoke about Artificial Intelligence, what it means to be radicalized, how she utilizes Twitter and her thoughts on the place of fashion.This is the 57th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. To find Nicole on Twitter @nwilliams030 https://twitter.com/nwilliams030Nicole works for Compound Venture Capital @CompoundVCThis will be the last week of Coronavirus focused podcasts. Going forward, anything about Coronavirus is as a result of it being a part of our lives. @VanceCrowe

Liz Miele is a comedian living in NYC. In an instant she went from being an international comedian to being stuck in her Brooklyn apartment for months. Miele sits down with Vance Crowe to discuss life in the city, what's going to happen to the comedy scene and how her dyslexia taught her to write better punchlines. This is the 56th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. Check out Liz's Zoom Diner Comedy Show on Saturday May 16 at 2 pm (Central time)Follow Liz on Twitter https://twitter.com/lizmiele @lizmieleInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizmiele/ This will be the last week of Coronavirus focused podcasts. Going forward, anything about Coronavirus is as a result of it being a part of our lives. @VanceCrowe

Christina Hudson works on her family's "small" egg laying operation in New York State. Coronavirus didn't hurt eggs, but they couldn't get egg cartons. Christina and Vance Crowe discuss the downsides to wearing a mask, what farmers know about diseases and some interesting facts about eggs. This is the 55th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. Find Christina Hudson on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EggGirlHudson This will be the last week of Coronavirus focused podcasts. Going forward I will be returning to regular interviews. @VanceCrowe

Charles Sheeley hand crafts amazing super hero costumes and teaches Jiu Jitsu classes while working an overnight job. Sheeley is an extraordinary guy that discusses how passion can fuel you past suffering to help you achieve what you were meant for. This is the 54th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. Learn more about Charles Sheeley's costumes: Ruthless FX PropsTo learn more about Fathom BJJ: https://www.fathombjj.com/ This will be the last week of Coronavirus focused podcasts. Going forward I will be returning to regular interviews. @VanceCrowe

Jason Mauck is a big thinker that is revolutionizing how farmers plant crops and raise animals. Jason is widely recognized in the agriculture community for trying new techniques and thinking creatively to solve problems.This is the 53rd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. Learn more about Jason Mauck's Constant Canopy @JasonMauck1@VanceCrowe

Temple Grandin is an autistic woman that has revolutionized the cattle industry. We have been friends for years, and finally today we hopped on a video call to talk about the situation with meat packing plants, how the autistic mind thinks, signals pets are giving, and what it will take to find a treatment for Coronavirus. This is the 52nd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. @VanceCroweThis series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post virus world.

Ashlee Mortimer represents Arizona cattle producers and she knows how to make deals work. We discuss how she learned to make deals, how the cattle industry is responding to Coronavirus, and if she will wear a mask in public.This is the 51st interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. @VanceCroweThis series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post virus world.

Peggy Guest is an executive coach to scientists, business leaders, and doctors. She discusses how they are going through long term planning, preparing for change, and what people can do to be ready for major changes to the economy. Peggy was Vance's executive coach when he made the decision to leave Monsanto and re-start his company.This is the 50th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. @VanceCroweThis series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post virus world.

Tim Hosler is a former municipal bond trader that now serves as the CFO of Geniecast. Tim and Vance talk about cities and states that can't pay their bills, the impact of the government stimulus money and what changes could happen as a result of the Overton-Window being wide open.This is the 49th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. @VanceCroweThis series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post virus world.

Dairy farmer and businessman talks openly about being an elder in his church, deciding if they should hold services, discusses how friendships are lost online over fights and Vance talks more about his "West Wing Hypothesis."This is the 48th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. @dfaber84@VanceCroweThis series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Brad Freking is owner of New Fashion Pork. He is a veterinarian and has built a pork processing company that harvests pigs for bacon, pork chops, ribs etc. He came on the show to talk about his 2,000+ person workforce being tested for Coronavirus, the impact of shutdowns on US grocery stores, and how difficult it is to manage the crisis when public sentiment is confused. This is the 47th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Dan Ovadya is a plant biology scientist without a Ph.D. but he is a big name in his field. We talked about the riot police being called out after the extension of the California lockdown, vertical quarantine and if he thinks college is worthwhile for kids in a post-Coronavirus world.This is the 46th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Chad Fred Lott is a copywriter for a tech company in Silicon Valley. He has known Vance's since he was working at Whole Foods. We discuss YouTube Censorship, Living in San Francisco, and his thoughts about what will happen next.https://twitter.com/Chadfredlotthttps://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 45th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

James Gurney is a longtime friend and an advanced researcher on a little understood part of life: Phage Research. James talks about his concerns about Coronavirus, his time as a Skeptics podcaster on the League of Nerds. James is a script editor for the science communications YouTube Channel Kurzgesagt.https://twitter.com/Jamesrgurney https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 44th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Kevin McKernan believes there are too many scientists paid from tax money, and that the free market would have handled the Coronavirus crisis much more precisely if the government had not intervened. His controversial ideas are explained with detail and a level of understanding that is simply amazing. I felt genuinely uncomfortable as he approached topics that are controversial, but his nuance made the conversation particularly compelling and interesting.Kevin is the CSO and Founder of Medicinal Genomics and has pioneered the genomics of cannabis and hemp to build a stronger scientific environment (Kannapedia.net) for the study of cannabis based therapeutics and blockchain technologies for tracking and verifying cannabis genetics. Previously, Kevin was the CSO of Courtagen Life Sciences, Inc., and was Vice President and Director of R&D of Life Technologies where he managed the development of Life Technologies next generation SOLiD sequencing technology. Integral to the SOLiD R&D process, Kevin oversaw over 100 research collaborations exploring the new biological frontiers with next generation sequencing and saw particular excitement and traction in human tumor sequencing. Kevin initiated an R&D project to investigate chemFET semiconductor based DNA sequencing and spearheaded a process to acquire the DNA sequencing company Ion Torrent for $350M. These collaborations resulted in hundreds of publications and 7 Journal covers from Science Translational Medicine to Nature.Kevin was the President and CSO of Agencourt Personal Genomics, a startup company he co-founded in 2005 to invent revolutionary sequencing technologies that dropped the cost of sequencing a human genome from $300M to $3,000; a 100,000-fold improvement in sequencing speed and cost in a few years. In 2000, Kevin Co-Founded Agencourt Biosciences Corporation and acted as the CSO until it was acquired by Beckman Coulter. Kevin also managed the R&D for the Human Genome Project at Whitehead Institute/MIT resulting in several patents for nucleic acid purification. Kevin holds a B.S. in Biology from Emory University with a focus on cloning and expressing Norepinephrine Transporters. When not decoding DNA and unraveling the mysteries of cannabis medicine, Kevin enjoy boating, skiing, and gardening.Kevin can be found on Twitter: @Kevin_McKernanVance can be found on Twitter: @Vance CroweWe spoke about videos on Kevin's YouTube channel:We also discussed @EricRWeinstein@nntaleb

Kevin Edwards is a bartender that lost his job about 30 days ago. Vance Crowe and Kevin discuss how society is changing because of Coronavirus, how the Las Vegas casinos will re-open, and the cascade of negative things that will happen as more hospitality.Vance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 42nd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.Check out a short video to see how The Vance Crowe Podcast looks on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhwK0rV0JDA

National Geographic Explorer and population geneticist Spencer Wells is back. I respect him tremendously but I love interviewing him because I can't wrap my head around how big his predictions of doom and gloom are regarding Coronavirus. We talk about the economy, the mutations of the disease, and how society will change. National Geographic Explorer in Residence and world renown population geneticist Spencer Wells joined Vance Crowe from his hideout in Indonesia where he has decided to wait out Coronavirus. We discuss if blood types matter, how past civilizations faced pandemics, when to lift the quarantine and what will happen if hunger spreads as a result of the disease (or the cure).During our first jarring discussion, I made personal decisions about preparing for the future- following this interview, I am really starting to wonder what the world will look like. To follow Spencer check out his blog: https://medium.com/@spwells/the-moyo-diaries-1-d14c0cd10aab Spencer Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spwells Vance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 41st interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Luke Mulch is an ICU nurse and a brown belt in Jiu Jitsu at BJJ Lifestyle Academy. Luke discusses caring for Coronavirus patients, the challenges with sedating people to go on ventilators, and if they have enough personal protective equipment. Luke is a tough guy, it is surprising that he is a nurse but he is a bad ass, that I would want caring for me.@VanceCroweThis is the 40th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Coronavirus has prompted thousands of workers to walk off their jobs butchering hogs at a JBS plant. Chris Niemann- who we interviewed on episode 3 of Coronavirus perspectives was told today that his job driving hogs from farms to slaughter houses is done until further notice.During this interview Chris pleads with listeners to restart their lives and move forward despite Coronavirus. If you have questions for Chris tweet them at me- I will send them to him until he gets a handle of his own.@VanceCroweThis is the 39th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Geoffrey West is a theoretical physicist and is a Distinguished Professor at the Santa Fe Institute. We talk about scaling and Geoffrey's research on emergence which led us to a fascinating discussion on how the Coronavirus will spread and how to help cities flourish in the mean time. Geoffrey's primary interests have been in fundamental questions in physics, especially those concerning the elementary particles, their interactions and cosmological implications. He has since applied this knowledge into the fields of complexity; ultimately uncovering fascinating realities about how living things scale and live (including viruses).@VanceCroweThis is the 38th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Lacy Hunt Ph.D. is an internationally recognized trader in U.S. treasuries. He understands how the Federal Reserve creates and distributes money. He works at Hoisington Investment Management Company (HIMCo) and produces a newsletter read by commodities traders and large investors around the world. We discuss how the economy works in real terms. I learned more in this one hour, than my graduate level economics courses.I learned about the difference between "printing money" and the Federal Reserve Selling Treasuries. He discusses how US Treasuries puts money into the system through sales of treasuries, and talks about how the British did the opposite and printed money to put into the economy. He discusses his opinion that we run the risk of deflation now that more money is being added into the system. He described how the economic pressures already in the economy before Coronavirus will be exposed as a function of certain business practices.Find their website- it may look old enough to have shag carpet, but there are a lot of intelligent and wealthy people that get their news from this site: https://hoisingtonmgt.com/@VanceCroweThis is the 37th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Chubbyemu is a medical doctor that makes YouTube videos that get millions of views in the US and in China. Vance Crowe talks with Bernard about how he built his career, China's reaction to Coronavirus and when he thinks we will return to more regular life. The Coronavirus Video that helped Chinese doctors explain what was happening in Wuhan in January 2020: This video was seen by nearly 2 million people and likely many times more in China.@Chubbyemu@VanceCroweThis is the 36th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Nick Cizek is a physicist that designed plans for batteries made of molten salt and capable of storing enough energy to power a city. Nick and Vance Crowe talk about international strategist Peter Zeihan's version of American Exceptionalism.Nick has a deep knowledge of how energy is stored and talks candidly about the precautions his family takes to avoid getting Coronavirus. He has a Ph.D. from Stanford in physics. @ncizek @VanceCroweThis is the 35th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels. I believe that the Overton-Window will be wide open and new rules are going to be created about how we operate in a post Coronavirus world.

Dr. Kevin Folta, world renown horticulturalist and science communicator talks about why crops are not being harvested in Florida, why his farm is selling at farmers markets, and how to communicate with people you don't agree with on how to handle Coronavirus.Many conversations are happening on Twitter. Talk with Kevin and me on that platform:@KevinFolta@VanceCroweThis is the 34th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Thomas Evans was a hard working Uber driver that picked me up a few months ago. Now during Coronavirus he is having to make a decision about being able to pay his bills or be exposed to the virus. We talk about how the black community may have more fatalities, how to decide who to drive, and what he wants out of politiciansOur conversation was fast moving, candid and pretty optimistic. Many conversations are happening on Twitter. @VanceCroweThis is the 33rd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Matt Stubblefield of Brush Creek Valley Farms raises cows, pigs and chickens in the Joel Salatin system, decentralized, local and personal. Stubblefield was growing his customer base when Coronavirus hit and now his business is exploding. He offers customers a chance to buy a subscription for a box of meat every month.To learn more about Brush Creek Valley Farms- and see if you can still order of box of meat delivered to your door. https://brushcreekvalley.com/ I personally ordered it for my family and it was one of the best decisions I have made during Coronavirus. @VanceCroweThis is the 32nd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Lyle Benjamin recently quit farming and this was now small thing- he was the former President of the Montana Grain Growers Association. He is a reserve police officer, a statesman, and a modern day mountain man. We discuss dealing with adrenaline during a scary moment, the potential breakup of centralized governance, social mobs and a lot more. On Saturday, April 11, 2020 Lyle published an article he wrote about why he quit farming before he went into bankruptcy. He talks about why he quit while he was ahead, the integrity to pay back your debts and deal with the need change even when you don't want to. Lyle Benjamin's Twitter announcement about why he quit farming that went viral Follow Vance Crowe on TwitterThis podcast was only recorded with audio. This is the 31st interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

"This is not only a financial downturn as big as the great depression... this not a pandemic as lethal as the flu pandemic... the only thing that rivals [Coronavirus] is the Black Plague, in the 17th Century"National Geographic Explorer in Residence and world renown population geneticist Spencer Wells joined Vance Crowe from his hideout in Indonesia where he has decided to wait out Coronavirus. We discuss if blood types matter, how past civilizations faced pandemics, when to lift the quarantine and what will happen if hunger spreads as a result of the disease (or the cure).During this jarring discussion, I made personal decisions about preparing for the future- I am now expecting 18+ months of nothing as normal. To follow Spencer check out his blog: https://medium.com/@spwells/the-moyo-diaries-1-d14c0cd10aab Spencer Wells on Twitter: https://twitter.com/spwells We discussed scientific thinkers and people worth following during the pandemic. https://twitter.com/primalpolyhttps://twitter.com/EricRWeinsteinhttps://twitter.com/Plinzhttps://twitter.com/carlzimmerhttps://twitter.com/nntaleb@VanceCroweThis is the 30th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Jesse Civello is a physical therapist in Saint Louis, Missouri. Coronavirus forced her business to pivot because she could no longer see patients in person. Now their business is up and running via tele-medicine. Jesse talks about what is different about virtual care for people in pain while doing every day activities. Jesse and my wife Ann Crowe own Precision Physical Therapy which has pivoted to help their patients while social distancing. https://www.precisionstl.com/For a fun Instagram feed with exercises and posture correction check out: https://www.instagram.com/precision_stl/@VanceCroweThis is the 29th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

I have a Friday morning meeting with Sarah Bohnenkamp ever week. She is insightful, energetic and helps me push through the mental blocks that keep me from seeing opportunities. We recorded our conversation discussing how people are reacting to the chaos of Coronavirus and which people are adapting to thrive. We talk about handling the crisis, how teachers are adapting and pushing the boundaries of the new world.Sarah puts on public talks that are inspiring and energetic. She consults for some of the most important agricultural organizations in the Western world, and she is deeply integrated into the world of professional rodeos- in particular rodeo pageantry. She is an extraordinary person and it was fun to hear her thoughts about how Coronavirus will play out. If you are organizing a conference she is a top notch speaker and is adapting to be a great online speaker as well: https://twitter.com/sjbohnenkamp https://www.facebook.com/sjbohnenkamp/videos/901345616980385/@SarahJBohnenkamp@VanceCroweThis is the 28th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Brian Rund is a farmer and ag chemical salesman that paradoxically lives in Indianapolis. We met after a little conflict on Twitter that prompted some far more interesting DM's. We went on to have an interesting discussion of his perception of Coronavirus on April 9, 2020.@wtfisameme@VanceCroweThis is the 27th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

"Just say plant geneticist and data scientist" That is what Kate Crosby told me to say about her background. She is a Canadian plant geneticist living in Sacramento California and she has a lot of ideas that are outside of the norm. We discussed quarantine zones, how systems break down, how long people will stay in their houses and how she spends her time. @_Kate_Crosby_@VanceCroweThis is the 26th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Dan Broadbent is the host of a blogging platform that regularly reaches more than 1 million people. He was suspended from Facebook for publishing jokes about the death of Harambe; RIP. Now Dan is on quarantine with his wife and children and he articulates the danger he sees with the disease, how he prepared and the conditions under which we as a society should come out from quarantine. @ASciEnthusiast @VanceCroweThis is the 25th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Vance Crowe and Jayson Lusk describe how the agricultural supply chain is intricately tied together, and how there are dangers that cannot be foreseen when central control starts demanding that exports halt and the government has enacted war-time powers to direct companies to produce specific goods. Jayson Lusk is an economist, Distinguished Professor and Department Head in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University. He authors books and articles related to contemporary food policy issues.@JaysonLusk@VanceCroweThis is the 25th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Matt Ridley is a member of the House of Lords, a Ph.D. Ornithologists, and author of my favorite book; the Rational Optimist. We had an astounding conversation about how the virus unlocks our immune system, the bureaucratic failures of the WHO, and what will happen to the EU in a post Coronavirus world. @MattWRidley@VanceCroweThis is the 24th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Rick Fox is an attorney with a portfolio of companies that he runs his offices in Saint Louis and New York City. He discusses how Coronavirus has impacted his international importing business, what will happen if renters stop paying, and what he thinks will happen to the price of imported goods. Vance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 23rd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Robb Fraley Ph.D. is the former CTO of the agriculture seed and chemical company Monsanto. Retired after the purchase of Monsanto by Bayer, Fraley spoke freely about his view from running the most important ag biotech company in the history of the world.We discuss the time a vaccine would need to be tested before it was safe, the labor shortages that threaten our food supply and the role of patents and IP when trying to find a cure for Coronavirus.To follow Travis Liebig on Twitter: @RobbFraleyVance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 22nd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Saint Louis Bank CEO, Travis Liebig discusses the PPP program being distributed through the SBA system. We discuss the challenges for getting these loans distributed, how he is directing his employees to work with their customers and what will happen if the program runs out of money.In full disclosure: I am on the Board of Directors for Saint Louis Bank and Travis and I are long time friends.This is a link to the Saint Louis Bank Explanation of the SBA program: https://www.stlouisbank.com/CustomContent.aspx?Name=SBA To follow Travis Liebig on Twitter: @TravisLiebigVance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 21st interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Kolja Zydatiss is a German journalist and author living in Berlin. 7 days ago he was rushed to the hospital with an embolism in his lungs. He waited 7 days in quarantine for his tests to come back. We spoke about his views on Germany's response to the crisis, their federalist system and what he thinks will happen coming out of the pandemic. His work focuses on socio-political issues, in particular civil liberties and attitudes towards technology and progress.Kolja on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onward_alwaysVance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 20th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Dax is a former Green Beret medic now working security as a civilian at a forward operating base in Afghanistan. We discuss how the disease is spreading into Afghanistan, the precautions to keep it out of the US/NATO base, and what people should have in their personal medical supplies.Vance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 19th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Jason Bockman, owner of the iconic Strange Donuts in Saint Louis, discusses the pressure and the suicidal thoughts that can happen during moments of uncertainty. Jason shares his mentality to keep his business open and helping people. https://www.strangedonuts.com/https://www.instagram.com/strangedonuts/Vance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 18th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Razib Kahn is an internationally known geneticist and science communicator. He has been particularly outspoken about his views on Coronavirus on Twitter. We discussed shutting down interstate travel, the social and economic consequences for shutting down the economy, and what will change as we end the last century and enter a new era.Razib Kahn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/razibkhanVance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 17th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis. This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.