- 25
- Episodes
- 10
- Transcribed
- 4
- Ratings
- 2025
- First episode
About Rural Ruckus
Rural Ruckus is a podcast hosted by John Monson that delves into the challenges, opportunities, and stories shaping rural America. With a deep passion for agriculture and small-town life, John explores what’s happening on Main Streets across the country—from housing and daycare to labor shortages and economic development. Each episode sparks thoughtful conversation about how rural communities can shift from competition to collaboration and thrive in a changing world. Tune in to better understand the heartbeat of rural America—and why it matters.
- Publisher
- KOWZ Media
- Category
- business · news
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 4 Apr 2025
- Latest episode
- 17 Jun 2026
Latest episodes
10 of 25 episodes have a transcript.
17 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
Leading Through Division: Steve Sviggum on Compromise, Civility, and the Future of Politics
18 May 2026TRANSCRIPT
Investing in Rural America| Karen Scheiler’s Mission
23 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT
Powering Rural Growth: How Energy Drives Economic Development | Chris Giesen
Inside a recent episode
Leading Through Division: Steve Sviggum on Compromise, Civility, and the Future of Politics
Published 17 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I think I would give that advice to potential persons who want to run for office or maybe be leaders is the civility part of it, the respectful part of it. The way you carry yourself, I think, is very, very important. Now, I was at a time 20 years ago where times were different than they are now. […]
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- Steve Sviggum
- Karen Scheiler
- Steve Larsen
- Courtney Swanson
- Leah Thiele
Reach and audience
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- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 4 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100
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- Quality
- 46
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 32
Contact Rural Ruckus
- Guest appearances
- Does not typically book guests
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Who hosts Rural Ruckus?
John Monson host the show. Published by KOWZ Media.
Does Rural Ruckus take guests?
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