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A Journalist's Journey: Bud Herron's Insights on Connection and Culture (Part 1)
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April 4, 2025

Finding Purpose and Identity: Bud Herron's Journey in Journalism and Africa

In the latest episode of "To Be and Do," hosted by Phil Amerson, guest Bud Herron offers an insightful narrative filled with rich history and life lessons, underscoring the essence of interdependence over mere independence. In this captivating c…

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April 4, 2025

A Journalist's Journey: Bud Herron's Insights on Connection and Culture (Part 1)

In this captivating episode of "To Be And Do," host Phil Amerson sits down with the seasoned journalist Bud Herron, whose career has spanned various facets of the newspaper industry. From his early days in Hope, Indiana, to b...

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April 2, 2025

A Conversation with Elinor Ostrom: Seven Tribulations of Higher Education

A Conversation with Elinor Ostrom:: Seven Tribulations of Higher Education Seven Tribulations of Higher Education Indiana University, Bloomington Like the Ten Plagues visited on the ancient Egyptian Pharoah, today American un...

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April 1, 2025

A Conversation with Alfred Kinsey: Seven Tribulations of Higher Education

A Conversation with Alfred Kinsey: Seven Tribulations of Higher Education Seven Tribulations of Higher Education Indiana University, Bloomington Like the Ten Plagues visited on the ancient Egyptian Pharoah, today American uni...

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March 31, 2025

A Conversation with Ernie Pyle: The Seven Tribulations of Higher Education at Indiana University

A Conversation with Ernie Pyle: The Seven Tribulations of Higher Education at Indiana University Seven Tribulations of Higher Education Indiana University, Bloomington Like the Ten Plagues visited on the ancient Egyptian Phar...

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March 30, 2025

A Conversation with Herman B Wells: Seven Tribulations of Higher Education at Indiana University, Bloomington

Seven Tribulations of Higher Education Indiana University, Bloomington Like the Ten Plagues visited on the ancient Egyptian Pharoah, today American universities struggle with the Seven Tribulations of Higher Education . Sadly...

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April 4, 2025

Finding Purpose and Identity: Bud Herron's Journey in Journalism and …

In the latest episode of "To Be and Do," hosted by Phil Amerson, guest Bud Herron offers an insightful narrative filled with rich history and life lessons, underscoring the essence of interdependence over mere independence. In this captivating c…

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March 30, 2025

Seven Tribulations of Higher Education at Indiana University, Bloomin…

Seven Tribulations of Higher Education Indiana University, Bloomington   Like the Ten Plagues visited on the ancient Egyptian Pharoah, today American universities struggle with the Seven Tribulations of Higher Education.  Sadly, great f…

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March 27, 2025

Exploring Bubba Identity: Bishop Ken Carder on Connection to Roots an…

In the recent episode of "To Be and Do," host Philip Amerson delves into a riveting conversation with Bishop Ken Carder, uncovering the profound lessons of identity, belonging, and love. The episode starts on an intriguing note—with the ta…

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About the Host

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Philip Amerson

Philip and Elaine Amerson live in Bloomington, Indiana where they enjoy work the multiple educational and cultural opportunities of the city. They each are active in several community activities from addressing issues of low-income housing, public safety, encouraging civic and faith community involvement.