Interstate 95: Masha Hamilton Interviews

In this episode of American Miles, host Josh Colvin takes listeners on a journey through the heart of America. In a special feature, writer Masha Hamilton shares interviews with travelers from various rest stops along Interstate 95. The conversations explore American values and reveal a tapestry of resilience, optimism, and connection. In this episode Josh also talks to Trucker Andy, and Josh reads his own story called Teenage Travel Agent. Poet Matthew Layne stops by to offer a short reading of his wonderful poem. Later Josh makes a call to the town of Niantic, CT to talk to Book Barn owner Randi White. Finally the show closes with a song from the red-hot band Texas Hill. 05:51 Trucker Andy07:08 Storytelling: Teenage Travel Agent12:25 I-95 Rest Stop Conversations with Masha Hamilton51:30 "If Not" poem by Matthew Layne53:14 Small Town Talk: Niantic CT58:55 "Easy on the Eyes" by Texas Hill