Hurricane Ida was the second most destructive hurricane to make landfall in the United States, with winds reaching up to 149mph. While many civilians were busy evacuating or hunkering down in their homes, a large population of homeless people were outside trying to obtain shelter of their own. Some made it into hotels, apartments, hospitals, and homeless shelters, while others were forced to hide behind walls and use trees to shield from the wind. The homeless story of Hurricane Ida is an interesting one—filled with tales of incredible endurance, striking survival, and a deep love of home: New Orleans, Louisiana. Episode 61.Subscribe at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on TwitterThis is the final part in my two-part series on the homeless experience in New Orleans. In the first episode, we heard the stories of Cris, Michael, Earlene, Lo, and Adam. In this production, we hear the voices of Elton, Eric, Stephanie, and Lane. Each person had a different take on the storm, and in many cases, weathered it in their own way. Some received help from FEMA while others found it impossible to catch word of where to be at the right time.The voices we hear in these two episodes allow those of us on the outside to gain a better understanding of what it’s like in the middle of an intense natural disaster. What’s more, we are able to get first-hand accounts of those that were on the front lines of it. We hear about how the locals helped the locals, how dark the city got during the power outages, how loud the raging wind and rain were, and how dangerous it was to navigate the storm. Having never been in a hurricane myself, I appreciated bridging the gap between what I imagine happening with what actually occurred.A huge thank you to those who gave me their time and energy throughout this production. Your stories are real, your voices are heard. Most importantly, they are remembered.For those interested in donating to the relief of people most seriously impacted by Hurricane Ida, I have included a link below. Donations go toward food, medical supplies, construction, and other items required by frontline workers.Link to the donation fund: GlobalGiving Hurricane Ida Relief FundA huge thank you to Bedletter subscribers and those who listen and enjoy the newsletter and show! If you have a thought, critique, or question, please feel free to share that below in the comments section, or send me a message on Twitter!The best way to support my work is by subscribing to my Substack. It helps keep the lights on, the ideas flowing, and the content coming! If you haven’t yet, be sure to subscribe using the fancy button below. Thanks for everything! Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

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Voices: Flying Cats - Homeless in a Hurricane Pt. 2

Listen now (70 min) | Where do the homeless go in a natural disaster? Do they find shelter, are they cared for? The answers may surprise you. In this Voices production, Christian heads back out on the streets to gather the stories of homeless people who endured Hurricane Ida. In the most intense hurricane since Katrina, Ida left destruction in its wake. This is the first in a two-part series detailing the homeless experience through Ida. Episode 60. Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Voices: Can't Drown a Fish - Homeless in a Hurricane Pt. 1

Unscripted, off-the-record, brain-dumping fun in this solo flight. Christian rants about Covid-19 vaccination passports in New Orleans, his experience hanging out with the homeless for the upcoming &apos;Voices&apos; release, what hurricane damage looks like in-person, how his book is coming along, and why it&apos;s always good to get new shoes. Episode 59. Subscribe at bedletter.substack.com  Follow Christian on Twitter  Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Solo: Full Body Experience

Anam, a citizen living in Lahore, Pakistan, provides detailed insight on how the Pakistan government has handled the Covid-19 pandemic. Anam is an e-learning social studies teacher who records lectures for Pakistani students and uploads them to YouTube. In this episode, Anam and Christian discuss the restrictions and policies born out of the Coronavirus in Pakistan, whether or not she approves of them, and what the long term impact may be. Episode 58. Left With No Other Option column available on Substack  Subscribe and find out more at bedletter.substack.com  Follow Christian on Twitter Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Guest: Left With No Other Option w/ Anam from Pakistan

The events of 9/11 spurred our nation into a war that now, 20 years later, is coming to an end. It&apos;s been a long time coming. Christian takes to the streets, inquiring every-day people about their initial reaction to the war&apos;s end, how they perceive the job of the administration in the Afghanistan evacuation, and how this middle eastern conflict will be remembered. There&apos;s a myriad of opinions, thoughts, and ideas about how things have gone, or how they should have gone, and where we all go from here. These are the voices of those around us, and they deserve to be heard. Episode 57.Show notes available on Substack Subscribe and find out more at bedletter.substack.com  Follow Christian on Twitter Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Voices: 20 Years of War Come to an End

This past week left us with some interesting stories, starting with El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as it&apos;s national legal tender. Along with that, Rolling Stone published an Ivermectin article so false, the hospital they "reported on" had to make a statement to refute the lies. Peter Boghossian has finally had enough working for the woke at Portland State University, and put in his resignation. Lastly, Australia is testing new applications that blatantly invade your privacy. Episode 56.  Show notes available on the Substack  Subscribe and find out more at bedletter.substack.com Follow Christian on Twitter Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

News: Bitcoin, Ivermectin, Boghossian Resigns, & Australia's Descent into 1984

Malik and Christian continue their conversation. In part two, Malik details how he&apos;s dealt with imposter syndrome, his extensive research on algorithm bias, and the ways his work ethic has helped him overcome an intense workload on a day-to-day basis. There&apos;s a slough little wisdom-nuggets nestled all throughout this episode, definitely not one you want to miss. Episode 55.Subscribe and find out more at bedletter.substack.com  Follow Christian on Twitter  Follow Malik on Instagram  Listen to Malik&apos;s new song Dancing for Freedom  Keep up to date with Malik on his website Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Guest: Imposter Syndrome, Algorithm Bias, & Work Ethic w/ Malik Boykin

How Brown University professor Malik Boykin interlinks music production with the academic fields of psychology and sociology. Malik and Christian sit down to discuss the intersection of two seemingly different ends of society: art and music with science and academia. Through a host of brilliant metaphors, Malik details the way he was introduced to psychology and how one area of expertise has helped him gain success in another. Episode 54.Additional insights available at bedletter.substack.com  Follow Christian on Twitter  Follow Malik on Instagram  Listen to Malik&apos;s new song Dancing for Freedom  Keep up to date with Malik on his website Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Guest: Weaving Together Art and Academia w/ Malik Boykin

Jeopardizing the financial stream of pornography platforms and banks is the fastest way to enact change—it&apos;s all about the money through use of the public strong-arm. Original article published on August 26, 2021. Read the full article and subscribe at bedletter.substack.com.Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Column: OnlyFans Flip-Flops: Sex is Selling More Than It Bargained For

How the ancient Greeks defined the never-ending battle between being right and being wise. Original article posted on July 9th, 2021. Read the article at bedletter.substack.com Support the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Column: The War of Victory and Wisdom

Mental safe-spaces are destroying our greatest human distinction: the freedom of thought and speech.Original article published on July 8th, 2021.Read the article on MediumDonate via PaypalFind out more at cashliman.comSupport the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Column: Your Safety is a Lie

Give yourself a little more credit than the 280 characters Twitter gives you.Original article published on June 24th, 2021.Read the article on MediumDonate via PaypalFind out more at cashliman.comSupport the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Column: Twitter-pated

What and how we choose to magnify the matters of our lives becomes the way we live them.Original article published on July 6th, 2021. Read the article on MediumDonate via PaypalFind out more at cashliman.comSupport the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Column: Living in the Lens

This is the fourth and final part of Richard and Christian’s conversation where they discuss the differences in Western versus Eastern thought and Richard’s motivations behind writing his book. Richard recently released his new book Thinking: A Memoir, in which he details different human reasoning errors, why those errors occur, and how to improve your reasoning. Episode 48.Find out more at bedletter.substack.comThinking: A Memoir by Richard Nisbett on AmazonFollow Christian on Twitter @cashlimanSupport the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Guest: Western vs. Eastern Thought & Book Motivations w/ Richard Nisbett

Being taken advantage of never leaves you feeling positive—yet, we take advantage of ourselves everyday. Are there ways we can control this behavior, augment it, and come out on the other side feeling confident and prepared to live meaningfully? Find out in this week&apos;s installment of Bedletter, Episode 47.Find out more at cashliman.comFollow Christian on Instagram @cashlimanSupport the show (https://bedletter.substack.com/welcome) Get full access to Bedletter with Christian Ashliman at bedletter.substack.com/subscribe

Solo: Stop Taking Advantage of Yourself, Start Acting with Confidence

Human psychology and mental health, cultural trends, and social change. The covers are pulled back on Bedletter as we dive into what makes us unique, how powerful our minds are, and why it all matters.

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