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 Andy

07:08 Storytelling: Teenage Travel Agent

12:25 I-95 Rest Stop Conversations with Masha Hamilton

51:30 "If Not" poem by Matthew Layne

53:14 Small Town Talk: Niantic CT

58:55 "Easy on the Eyes" by Texas Hill