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22/05/2024

The Telly Awards has recognized excellence and innovation in video and television since 1979! This year, they received over 13,000 entries from all over the world. Of those 13,000, we weren't just recognized – we were awarded two Silver Tellys for History and Education & Discovery!
Truly, we are honored (and thrilled!!!) to be counted among those who have helped shape the future of television! Today, we share in celebration with you, our fans! We've loved Reconnecting Roots for years – it is a privilege and a joy to experience others loving it too.

26/04/2024

We've been working on developing a feature film for a few years now with writer Steve Sherman. We recently submitted the film to Angel Studios and it is currently in the judging process. If you are an angel studios guild member, want to become one, or know someone who is, please tell them to support our film. It's a worthy story speaking to the dignity of those with special needs. Let's shape the culture with better stories!

P.S. The process requires that you use the angel app on your phone.

Enjoy this exclusive, one-time use invitation to watch a Torch from the Angel Guild!

26/04/2024

Please keep our longtime friend and cinematographer Jeremy Gonzales in your heart and mind. He continues to struggle against early onset Parkinson's disease. You can read his latest updates here.

In October 2020, Jeremy, only in his 40’s, was diagnosed with Early Onset … Gabe McCauley needs your support for Help the Gonzales' in their Parkinson's fight

26/04/2024

PBS, American Public Television (APT) and National Educational Telecommunications Association (NETA) received 10 nominations for shows airing across PBS stations.

19/04/2024

Today, after many years of hard work, sweat, and tears, our PBS TV series Reconnecting Roots was nominated for 2 daytime Emmy's: Outstanding Original Song & Outstanding Writing Team. https://theemmys.tv/day-51st-nominations/

I'm incredibly proud of this show and our team that produces it. Congratulations Gabe McCauley Dave Boyd Laryssa Alexa Julian R. Vaca Ryan Estabrooks Nick Nichols MixMasterMandy Dillon Hodges Heidi Feek Emma King Josh Childs, Ben Oddo, Wesley Vis, Jeremy Gonzales Lee Lannom, Kelli & Bella Coyne and many others - here's to many more!

The Emmy Nominated! theme song "We're Home" can be seen and heard here: https://open.spotify.com/track/3F8lZQAK2yVLaByHtNYb2C?si=4d72838c93294b05

https://youtu.be/mKGLmAAvCPQ?feature=shared

www.reconnectingroots.com

06/09/2023

Over the past few years, we've been fortunate enough to work on the PBS docuseries "The Food Principle", which looks at the many different ways food connects us all.

It was recently chosen as a finalist for the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards Storyteller of the Year! If you want to see more uplifting stories that engage people, connect cultures, and catalyze meaningful change through the lens of food, go to https://www.regenerativetravel.com/impact-awards-2023/ and vote for The Food Principle as People’s Choice. Voting closes today.

The Regenerative Travel Impact Awards celebrate people and projects that embody the spirit of regeneration

11/05/2023

Freedom, government control, and craftsmanship were distilled together thanks to a uniquely American spirit - bourbon! More than just a mere drink, this concoction at one point affected just about every American’s lives.

Gabe hikes the bourbon trail to learn how this special blend both changed America and was changed by it. We visit Maker's Mark and Log Still to get up close to the process of making one of our nation's signature drinks.

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Gabe hikes the bourbon trail to learn how bourbon changed America and was changed by it.

09/05/2023

The gifts of private individuals have long benefited America’s public well-being. But is it possible for our country to become too dependent on them? What happens when spreading the wealth is a little more complicated than simply writing a check? We dive into all that - and more!

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What happens when spreading the wealth gets complicated?

24/04/2023

The "Working" episode of "Reconnecting Roots" is now streaming!

While early Americans worked the land to survive, the job market of today allows greater freedom of choice. But is it harder to find purpose in our work now? And are we any happier than before?

We chat with special guest Mike Rowe to get a better look at the sheer diversity of jobs offered today, along with pointing out which sectors might be overlooked.

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Mike Rowe helps Gabe figure out if working hard is worth all the hard work.

17/04/2023

The "Dollar" episode of "Reconnecting Roots" is now streaming!

The U.S. dollar conquered the world economy, then turned plastic and went digital. So what does a "dollar" even mean these days? We wanted to find out - so we went to visit Ben Stein to help make “cents” out of our money. We also look at the history of how our concept of "money" has changed shape time and time again, often quite literally.

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Gabe visits Ben Stein to help make “cents” out of our money.