Amish and the News

This issue is my usual grab-bag of topics, from Amish and measles, to vaccines, and Amish of different ethnicities.

My 9-year-old talks about her upcoming podcast, Amish schools are about to open for the academic year and learn more about Amish Tik Tok star Lovina Zook!

We are watching a large sociological experiment unfold in real time as horse-drawn buggies vanish from the landscape in Holmes County, Ohio. What is replacing them?

This is a good episode to learn about all the nuances and considerations when taking photos in Amish Country. Get answers in this podcast that AI can't give you. I've actually lived this and can give insights, and then come along to a visit to an Amish bakery, learn about covering a heat wave, and more!

So, we have a variety of topics today: Amish and Pets, Amish and Puppy Mills, low-cost (air) carriers (not pet carriers), and more!

This week, I discuss stories I am working on this week in the news, the arrival of Google Zero, and a visit to one of the most unique Amish communities in the USA!

As the school year winds to a close, learn about Kevin's visits to one-room Amish school-houses and the history of Amish education. Why do they go to school just to the eighth grade? And find out what news he was covering this week!

Go inside the self-publishing process and learn more about Kevin Williams's new book, Not So Simple .

Learn about Kevin's new memoir, Not So Simple. Also hear about his adventures covering a primary election in Columbus, Indiana!

This podcast explains some of the myths and truths about the Amish teen years which some refer to as "rumspringa." A special guest joins us this week to discuss the Amish and teenage years.

This is episode of Amish and the News is a mish-mash of topics. We talk about the Amish and Easter celebrations, we talk about whether the Amish drink alcohol, what do they do with dandelions in the spring, and what about visiting some freshwater springs?

Learn about some Amish communities in Canada, find out where the Amish are in Ohio, and hear what stories Kevin Williams is chasing this week!

This week's discussion covers the conspiracy theories, Dollar General, gas prices, and my Grandma!

This week we talk about the editor's weight journey, AI on the job, stories he is working on this week and favorite grocery stores like Weis Markets, Publix, and more...do you have a favorite?

We cover a variety of topics this week, from the TLC show Suddenly Amish, to earthquakes in Ohio, volcanoes, Mennonites, and Amish Bed & Breakfasts. Enjoy!

We talk about the TLC show Suddenly Amish, vanishing hotel breakfasts, frozen pipes, and more about Amish snowbirds!

I have a special guest joining me this week as we discuss Amish pets, and my musings on Amish food, the Amish winter haven of Pinecraft Florida, and the Suddenly Amish show on TLC.

Listen to Kevin's review of "Suddenly Amish - Episode 4 - Love Thy Neighbor." He also discusses what news stories he is covering this week from Haitians in Springfield to the demise of free breakfast at hotels with a few detours along the way. This podcast features award-winning journalist and Amish expert Kevin Williams ⁠. Keep up with Kevin by signing up for his daily e-newsletter.

You'll get whiplash listening to this as I careen from topic to topic. This week cover a snowstorm, how do the Amish keep warm, Eli Weaver, murder, games, and more! This podcast features award-winning journalist and Amish expert Kevin Williams . Keep up with Kevin by signing up for his daily e-newsletter.

Is Suddenly Amish, the new Amish reality TV show on TLC, real? Join us this week for a discussion about the series. Award-winning journalist and Amish expert Kevin Williams walks us through the possibilities.