Podeia Podcast

In the final chapter of The Kennedys of Decorah , host Lindsey Row-Heyveld traces the Kennedy family’s remarkable journey after they left Decorah: west to South Dakota, east to Philadelphia, and into the halls of historically Black colleges, the Harlem Renaissance, and even the New York State Legislature. Through newly uncovered documents and a powerful conversation with Kennedy descendant Yvonne...

Season 3 of Podeia , The Kennedys of Decorah , tells the story of a Black family who made their home in post–Civil War Decorah, Iowa, and the town that both welcomed and failed them. Through historical research, interviews, and archival storytelling, host Lindsey Row-Heyveld unearths a legacy nearly lost to time. In this episode, we explore the unraveling of the Kennedy family's life in Decora...

Season 3 of Podeia , The Kennedys of Decorah , follows the story of George and Sarah Jane Kennedy, a Black family who settled in Decorah, Iowa, after the Civil War. Through archival research, newspaper records, and community memory, host Lindsey Row-Heyveld traces their lives—and asks how the stories we choose to tell shape the way we remember our communities. In this episode, we examine the Kenne...

Episode 2: They Came Here on Purpose Season 3 of Podeia , The Kennedys of Decorah , follows the lives of George and Sarah Jane Kennedy, a Black family who lived in Decorah, Iowa, just after the Civil War. Through six episodes, host Lindsey Row-Heyveld explores their story—piecing together archival traces and personal histories to examine who is remembered, who is forgotten, and what belonging real...

Season 3 of Podeia , The Kennedys of Decorah , follows the little known story of a Black family who lived in Decorah, Iowa, just after the Civil War. Through census records, newspaper archives, and local memory, host Lindsey Row-Heyveld traces the lives of George and Sarah Jane Kennedy and their children. Podeia explores what it means to belong to a place, and what it means for that place to remem...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Amelia, a senior nursing major who took part in the remembrance project in the Fall of 2023. Together, Lindsey and Amelia remember Dorothy. The Podeia Podcast is sponsored by The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College and produced in partnership with KWLC, Luther’s campus radio station. Podeia is written, hosted, and co-produced by Lindsey...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Mia, a senior international studies major, and Marie, a junior biology major. Both Mia and Marie took part in the remembrance project in the Fall of 2023. Together, Lindsey Mia and Marie remember Anna and Abner. The Podeia Podcast is sponsored by The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College and produced in partnership with KWLC, Luther’s cam...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Alana, a Junior biology and anthropology student who took part in the remembrance project in the Fall of 2023. Together, Lindsey and Alana remember three siblings: Samuel, Adelaide, and Ella. The Podeia Podcast is sponsored by The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College and produced in partnership with KWLC, Luther’s campus radio station. P...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Pat, a sophomore English student who took part in the remembrance project in the Fall of 2023. Together, Lindsey and Pat remember Sergeant Robert. The Podeia Podcast is sponsored by The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College and produced in partnership with KWLC, Luther’s campus radio station. Podeia is written, hosted, and co-produced by...

In this episode, Lindsey sits down with Katie, a sophomore pre-pharmacy student who took part in the remembrance project in the Fall of 2023. Together, Lindsey and Katie remember George Phelps. The Podeia Podcast is sponsored by The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College and produced in partnership with KWLC, Luther’s campus radio station. Podeia is written, hosted, and co-produ...

Welcome to second season of the Podeia Podcast, which is a podcast from the Luther Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In this episode, Andy Hageman and Host Lindsey Row-Heyveld Introduce this season's topic. The Podeia Podcast is sponsored by The Center for Ethics and Public Engagement at Luther College and produced in partnership with KWLC, Luther’s campus radio station. Podeia is writt...

Welcome to the Podeia Podcast, which is a podcast from the Luther Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In this episode, Jaime Webb joins us to talk about belonging, liberal arts, and what it means to be a lifelong learner. In each episode of this podcast, we ask Luther College alumni to reflect on the college experience by answering questions about meaningful, awkward, or pivotal memories they...

Welcome to the Podeia Podcast, which is a podcast from the Luther Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In this episode, Kimberly Osberg joins us to talk about some experiences of being unprepared at college. In each episode of this podcast, we ask Luther College alumni to reflect on the college experience by answering questions about meaningful, awkward, or pivotal memories they have from thei...

Welcome to the Podeia Podcast, which is a podcast from the Luther Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In this episode, Laura Proescholdt joins us to share reflections on how she built and maintained relationships at college. In each episode of this podcast, we ask Luther College alumni to reflect on the college experience by answering questions about meaningful, awkward, or pivotal memories t...

Welcome to the Podeia Podcast, which is a podcast from the Luther Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In this episode, Jake DeBacher joins us to discuss a mistake he made while working on his Senior Project and the ways that he navigated the consequences. In each episode of this podcast, we ask Luther College alumni to reflect on the college experience by answering questions about meaningful,...

Welcome to the Podeia Podcast, which is a podcast from the Luther Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In this episode, Matt Lagus joins us to discuss a Luther concert that required some last minute creativity and improvisation. In each episode of this podcast, we ask Luther College alumni to reflect on the college experience by answering questions about meaningful, awkward, or pivotal memorie...

Welcome to the Podeia Podcast, which is a podcast from the Luther Center for Ethics and Public Engagement. In this episode, Emily Tope joins us to discuss her experience of being unprepared for a college class.  In each episode of this podcast, we ask Luther College alumni to reflect on the college experience by answering questions about meaningful, awkward, or pivotal memories they have from thei...

In the Podeia Podcast, we ask Luther College alumni to reflect on the college experience by answering questions about meaningful, awkward, or pivotal memories they have from their time at Luther. We hope these conversations inspire current students to navigate their own awkward moments and encourage other alumni to connect their Luther experience to where they are now. Check back here April 14, 20...