Vermillion Unplugged

Mike Phelan is the owner of the bookstore Outside of a Dog Books & Games , a new member of the Vermillion School Board, and an activist. We discuss how he started his business and why he wanted to be more involved in the community.

Erica Eickhoff is the owner of the boutique store Styles By Erica . She is opening her second store in Vermillion and we discuss how she came across starting her business and changing careers.

Lindsey Jorgensen is the chair of the Communication Sciences & Disorders at the University of South Dakota. She discusses her field in Audiology and her clinic trip to Guatemala.

Jenny and Jim are parents of Kelcy Orr. They talk about Kelcy's life and her achievements in sports. We also discuss the Fentanyl crisis happening and some solutions that can be made.

Jim Peterson is the President & CEO of the Vermillion Area Chamber & Development Company (VCDC). We discuss Jim's experience in business, why he joined the VCDC, and future projects in Vermillion.

Chinonso is USD Campus Sustainability Coordinator and a recent graduate. We talk about climate change, sustainability, and differences from his home country Nigeria.

Jeff Church is a retired Army Colonel, Juris Doctorate graduate, PhD student, and candidate for District 17 Senate. He discusses his experience working at the Pentagon and why he got into politics.

David Swanson is the Director of Research for USD and is an ecological physiologist. We discuss his research on songbirds and why he became fascinated with them.

Wendy is the Graduate and Education Manager at the Sanford School of Medicine and a Navy Chief Veteran. We discuss how she came across the navy and her experiences.

Crystal Brady is the Chief of Police in Vermillion. She talks about how she got into the field and what it's like being an officer.

John Little is the Director or Native Recruitment and Alumni Engagement at USD. We discuss about the Native American heritage and culture of the Midwest and the impact it has.

Salim is a good friend that is from Bangladesh. He is currently a PhD student at the Sanford School of Medicine. He discusses some of the differences between his home country and America, why he pursued research, and some misconceptions with Islam.

Sydney Davis is a nurse anesthetist and represents District 17 in the South Dakota State Senate. We discuss her career being in healthcare and what it's like being on the Senate.

Lindsay is the Student and Institutional Assessment Coordinator at USD and a Breast Cancer Survivor. She discusses her diagnosis, treatment, and progress beating cancer.

Zach is experienced in radio and one of the moderators of the popular Vermillion "Talk of the Town". We discuss how the group got started, a bit of his radio experience, and his journey on being born again. https://www.facebook.com/groups/503529980558301

Mason Buth is the Worship + Media Pastor of Resilient Church and great friend. We discuss his recent mission trip to Mexico, his experience with Christ, and religious topics. Search "mason.buth.media" for his wonderful photography and videography services.

Chris Kassin is the Vice President of External Relations at the University of South Dakota Foundation. He is currently the South Dakota House of Representative for District 17. We discuss about his experience as a basketball coach, being an athletic director at Mount Marty, experience being a politician, and cystic fibrosis.

Brock is a young Vermillion local that is currently in the Air National Guard. We discuss why he joined the military, his experience, airplane tech, the future of war and UFOs.

Jing Liu is a professor of Physics for the University of South Dakota. We discuss the field of physics, sci-fi, space, and a bit of China.

Clement is a USD PhD student who is from Ghana Africa. Today we discuss the misconceptions of Africa and what he likes about America.

Jake Skelton is a property manager in Vermillion and is on the school board. Today we discuss Jake's career, involvement in his community, finances and the debt in America.

Carter and Micah are went to Ethiopia on a mission's trip for Hillside. Today they discuss their experiences.

Today we discuss more of the differences between Mexico and America such as college, poverty, politics, and social statuses.

Grace Larkins is an upcoming senior and star athlete for the USD women's basketball team. Today she shares her experience on and off the court.

Kelsey is a Vermillion native that has been involved in the community for years. Today we talk about fighting poverty in Vermillion and the other side of being mayor.