Chapter
The Showboat
51:11 - 57:30 (06:19)
Stars, such as Wayne Newton, would come to this small town with a river where a showboat would dock and provide entertainment for a week, becoming the source of the town's economy.
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The term "forgotten towns" may not be accurate as those who live there do not forget them, but rather the industries that led them to become boom towns have collapsed.
51:11 - 53:17 (02:06)
Summary
The term "forgotten towns" may not be accurate as those who live there do not forget them, but rather the industries that led them to become boom towns have collapsed. The recent attention on these towns is mostly due to political reasons rather than genuine concern.
ChapterThe Showboat
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
How can industries deal with the disparity between digital and analog worlds and coexist in a way that doesn't feel like abandonment?
53:17 - 55:07 (01:49)
Summary
How can industries deal with the disparity between digital and analog worlds and coexist in a way that doesn't feel like abandonment? Additionally, how to deal with shifts in industry and geography that absorb some of that energy that's no longer there?
ChapterThe Showboat
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
John is overthinking the idea of a policy prescription for working at Verizon, while the solution is simply working at the company.
55:07 - 55:41 (00:34)
Summary
John is overthinking the idea of a policy prescription for working at Verizon, while the solution is simply working at the company. The conversation shifts to Hobby Lobby and showboat cities.
ChapterThe Showboat
EpisodeThe Ohio Train Disaster: A Tale of Corporate Greed and Civil War-Era Brakes
PodcastThe Problem With Jon Stewart
The town had a yearly event where stars like Wayne Newton would perform on a showboat, which provided a significant source of income for the town's economy.
55:41 - 57:30 (01:49)
Summary
The town had a yearly event where stars like Wayne Newton would perform on a showboat, which provided a significant source of income for the town's economy. The speaker visited the town and revived the event with a show, earning the town's gratitude.