Why Your Hometown is Dying: The Truth About Small Town Economics & How We Fix It

Small towns don't die from lack of talent—they die because money, people, and ownership all leave. This episode breaks down why alumni leave, how banks really work, what schools got wrong, and the 3 engines every town needs to survive: identity, physical anchors, and local ownership. It's time to stop exporting our future and start reclaiming our hometowns.