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“In Our Town,” the Hauxeda’s first podcast, is a collection of interviews with locals making a difference in the Springfield, Missouri community.
Join host Tom Carlson and his guests to learn about issues facing our region and the future trajectory of Springfield. It’s all “In Our Town.”
latest episode
Podcast: The Importance of Youth Mental Health — Amy Hill on the mental health crisis' impact on children
Tom Carlson speaks with Amy Hill, LCSW (licensed clinical social worker), Executive Vice President of Community and School-Based Services at Brightli.
Meet our host, Tom
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Tom Carlson is the publisher and founder of the Hauxeda. An attorney and real estate developer who specializes in affordable housing, Tom was the longest-serving mayor of Springfield, serving 14 years over seven non-consecutive terms between 1988 and 2009. Tom has a bachelor’s degree in journalism and Chinese from The George Washington University and was a reporter in southwest Missouri before pursuing his law degree.
More episodes
Podcast: Portrait photographer, filmmaker and humanitarian Randy Bacon
Artist Randy Bacon believes each and every person is a unique individual who deserves to have their story shared with the…
Podcast: Boys & Girls Clubs CEO Brandy Harris on uplifting youth
For Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield director Brandy Harris, leading efforts to improve the lives of disadvantaged children in the…
Podcast: Arena football in southwest Missouri: Ozarks Lunkers General Manager Caleb Scott
Episode description: Get ready, football fans, southwest Missouri will welcome its new professional arena football team, the Ozarks Lunkers, on June…