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Ray and Maria Sorensen - The Freedom Rock (Ep. 004)
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On this week's episode, Wags is joined by Ray and Maria Sorensen - the couple behind The Freedom Rock in Iowa. The Freedom Rock is a mural painted on large rocks and boulders across the state of Iowa, honoring and paying tribute to our nation's veterans. They share how the idea of The Freedom Rock originated and how it turned into a state-wide tour. We also chat about growing up in a small Midwest town, Greek heritage, getting into state politics, and teaching their kids about America in today's culture. Time Stamps 3:50 - Growing up in Iowa and what makes the Midwest special 5:15 - Greek heritage and appreciation of American opportunity 9:30 - The beginning of The Freedom Rock 16:10 - The Freedom Rock tour 26:25 - Next up: taking The Freedom Rock national 28:35 - Getting into politics 32:30 - The pros and cons of being involved in politics 38:05 - Raising a family in current culture 40:50 - American Exceptionalism Visit The Freedom Rock's website: https://www.thefreedomrock.com/
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