Oct 1, 20261h 11m
In this episode of All American Why , Michael asks why data centers are suddenly showing up everywhere and what communities should expect in return. From electricity, water, land, and tax incentives to jobs...
About this Podcast:
All American Why is a podcast for Excessive Thinkers, people who still give a damn about the country and believe curiosity is a civic responsibility. Each episode tackles a single big question about America, inviting nuance, critical thinking, and real conversation in a time of oversimplification. The show creates space for learning, reflection, and the occasional patriotic spiral, all rooted in the idea that critique is a form of care.
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What is All American Why about?
All American Why is a podcast for Excessive Thinkers, people who still give a damn about the country and believe curiosity is a civic responsibility. Each episode tackles a single big question about America, inviting nuance, critical thinking, and real conversation in a time of oversimplification.
What has All American Why covered recently?
Recent episodes include "16: Why Are Data Centers Suddenly Everywhere, and What Do They Owe Us?" (1 October 2026, 71 minutes), "14: Why Can't We Build A Better Primary System?" (9 September 2026, 76 minutes), and "13: Why Does America Still Think Working 9 to 5 Is the Way to Make a Living?" (1 September 2026, 103 minutes).
How often does All American Why publish?
All American Why publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 17 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on All American Why?
Booking probability for All American Why is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. All American Why requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. All American Why's contact route on record: public web form.
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All American Why is a news podcast with 17 episodes published.
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- Sep 9, 20261h 16m
Episode Description In this episode of All American Why , Michael asks why American elections so often leave voters choosing between two major-party candidates. From primaries and independent voters to ranked-choice...
- Sep 1, 20261h 43m
Subtitle: And, How Can We Be More Like Dolly and Less Like Donald? In this episode of All American Why , Michael asks why America still organizes so much of working life around systems designed generations ago. From the...
- Aug 7, 20261h 48m
In this episode of All American Why , Michael begins by sharing why this question matters to him as a business attorney who believes business can be a powerful force for good. He then talks with Tom Hering and Kim...
Aug 1, 20261h 34mMichael sits down with former Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt for a thoughtful conversation about the purpose of prison, the prison industrial complex, public safety, rehabilitation, recidivism, race...
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- Mar 30, 20261h 12mS0
<p><br>Episode Information<br>Thank you to everyone who helped bring this episode together.</p><p>Guest Information <br><br>Stacy Brewster (He/Him)<br>Author of What We Pick Up, screenwriter, creative coach, and...
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9: Why Are We So Obsessed with Heated Rivalry and Will You Come to My Cottage This Summer?
Mar 30, 20261h 12mEpisode Information Thank you to everyone who helped bring this episode together. Guest Information Stacy Brewster (He/Him) Author of What We Pick Up , screenwriter, creative coach, and workshop facilitator...
- Mar 13, 20261h 7mS0
<p>Climate change is no longer theoretical. The measurements are clear and the impacts are already here. So why are we still debating instead of acting? Michael talks with climate activist and comedian Brian Ettling...
- Mar 13, 20261h 7m
Climate change is no longer theoretical. The measurements are clear and the impacts are already here. So why are we still debating instead of acting? Michael talks with climate activist and comedian Brian Ettling about...
- Feb 27, 20261h 12mS0
<p>Episode Information<br>Thank you to everyone who helped bring this episode together.</p><p>Guest Information <br>Rhodes Perry (He/Him)<br>Founder and CEO of Rhodes Perry Consulting<br>Author of Belonging at Work and...
Episode #6
Why Don’t Americans Acknowledge That Black History Is American History, and How Can We Change That?
Feb 15, 202621 minS0<p>Episode Information<br>Thank you to everyone who helped bring this episode together. And thank you to Black Americans, past and present, whose labor, creativity, leadership, and perseverance have shaped this country...
- Feb 5, 20261h 14mS0
<p><br>Episode Information<br>Huge thank you to everyone who helped bring this episode together. After we wrapped, I realized I forgot to shout out a few absolute legends like Carol Burnett and Mary Tyler Moore. I also...
- Jan 21, 20261h 15mS0
<p>Thank you to everyone who helped bring this episode together. As of the episode’s release on January 20, 2026, Danny Quach remains detained in a facility in Houston, Texas. After four months, his family and advocates...
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Introducing 'All American Why'
Jan 21, 20263 minS0<p>All American Why is a podcast for people who care deeply about this country and are feeling a lot about it. Hosted by Michael Jonas, JD, MBA, the show explores politics, power, culture, and policy by asking one...
- Jan 6, 202649 minS0
<p>Guest Information <br>Collin Stackhouse (He/They), Communications Coordinator, Health Care for All Oregon<br>Website: https://www.hcao.org/<br>Instagram: @healthcareforalloregon<br>BlueSky...
- Jan 6, 20261h 5mS0
<p>Guest Information<br>Shari Dunn (She/Her/Hers), Author and CEO/Principal ITBOM LLC<br>Website: https://thesharidunn.com/<br>Instagram: @thesharidunn.com6<br>Bluesky: @qualified-sharid.bsky.social<br>LinkedIn...
- Jan 6, 202617 minS0
<p>Guest Information<br>Michael Jonas, JD, MBA, Podcast Host/Producer, Owner/Attorney, Narwhal Law and Business Strategy <br><br>Websites: https://www.allamericanwhypodcast.com/...
Recent guests
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Tom Joseph
Founder and Treasurer, America’s Main Street Primary
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Mike Schmidt
Director of Economic Mobility and Global Community Development, Urban League of Portland
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Rhodes Perry
DEI expert, author, and consultant, Rhodes Perry Consulting
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Shari Dunn
Managing Director and National Practice Leader, Arthur J. Gallagher & Company
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