HeyJared50 States in the Rearview
50 States in the Rearview is a journey across America—one state capitol at a time.From the steps of each capitol building, host Erin explores what these places reveal about the states they represent: the history, the landscapes, the people, and the stories that shape…
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14: Colorado - Everyone Wants a Piece (opens the original)
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Season Two begins in Denver, Colorado—the capital city where Erin was born and the place she still calls home. From the gold rush and the Mile High Capitol to explosive growth, changing neighborhoods, and the mountains that continue to draw people west, this episode explores the Colorado dream—and what happens when everyone wants a piece of it.
Between the Miles: A Q&A (opens the original)
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Taking a quick pit stop between seasons for a little Q&A! 🚗 We’re talking solo travel, road-trip snacks, state capitols, my very strong opinions on full albums, why Ike has basically become a member of the family, and a few lessons I’ve picked up somewhere along the way. Nothing too serious—just a fun 24 minutes from the road before we jump into Season 2.
13: Alaska - Where the Road Ends (opens the original)
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In this season finale of 50 States in the Rearview , I leave Ike behind and trade the open road for the open ocean as we head to Juneau, Alaska—the only state capital on the North American mainland that cannot be reached by road. Along the way, we explore the Inside Passage, the understated Alaska State Capitol, Juneau’s gold-mining roots, and the complicated history behind Seward’s Folly. We travel to Sitka, once the capital of Russian America, and look at the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian trad
DETOUR: I Like Ike (opens the original)
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In this special episode of 50 States in the Rearview , Ike and I leave the state capitols behind and head to Abilene, Kansas—the hometown of America's 34th president, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Walking through his presidential library and museum, we trace the remarkable journey of a small-town boy who never planned to become a five-star general or president, but who met every opportunity with humility, preparation, and quiet determination. From West Point and World War II to D-Day, the Interstate Hig
12: Wyoming - Built to Bend, Not Break (opens the original)
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In this episode of 50 States in the Rearview , Ike and I roll into Cheyenne, Wyoming—a place shaped by relentless wind, wide-open land, cowboy culture, and the constant reminder that nature is still in charge. We explore the sandstone State Capitol, Wyoming’s identity as both the Cowboy State and the Equality State, and the people who helped shape its complicated Western story, from Chief Washakie and Esther Hobart Morris to Nellie Tayloe Ross. Along the way, I revisit childhood memories of Chey
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