The Vance Crowe Podcast

Robb Fraley Ph.D. is the former CTO of the agriculture seed and chemical company Monsanto.  Retired after the purchase of Monsanto by Bayer, Fraley spoke freely about his view from running the most important ag biotech company in the history of the world.We discuss the time a vaccine would need to be tested before it was safe, the labor shortages that threaten our food supply and the role of patents and IP when trying to find a cure for Coronavirus.To follow Travis Liebig on Twitter: @RobbFraleyVance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 22nd interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Saint Louis Bank CEO, Travis Liebig discusses the PPP program being distributed through the SBA system.  We discuss the challenges for getting these loans distributed, how he is directing his employees to work with their customers and what will happen if the program runs out of money.In full disclosure: I am on the Board of Directors for Saint Louis Bank and Travis and I are long time friends.This is a link to the Saint Louis Bank Explanation of the SBA program: https://www.stlouisbank.com/CustomContent.aspx?Name=SBA To follow Travis Liebig on Twitter: @TravisLiebigVance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 21st interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Kolja Zydatiss is a German journalist and author living in Berlin. 7 days ago he was rushed to the hospital with an embolism in his lungs.  He waited 7 days in quarantine for his tests to come back.  We spoke about his views on Germany's response to the crisis, their federalist system and what he thinks will happen coming out of the pandemic. His work focuses on socio-political issues, in particular civil liberties and attitudes towards technology and progress.Kolja on Twitter: https://twitter.com/onward_alwaysVance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 20th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Dax is a former Green Beret medic now working security as a civilian at a forward operating base in Afghanistan.  We discuss how the disease is spreading into Afghanistan, the precautions to keep it out of the US/NATO base, and what people should have in their personal medical supplies.Vance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 19th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Jason Bockman, owner of the iconic Strange Donuts in Saint Louis, discusses the pressure and the suicidal thoughts that can happen during moments of uncertainty.  Jason shares his mentality to keep his business open and helping people.  https://www.strangedonuts.com/https://www.instagram.com/strangedonuts/Vance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 18th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Razib Kahn is an internationally known geneticist and science communicator.  He has been particularly outspoken about his views on Coronavirus on Twitter.  We discussed shutting down interstate travel, the social and economic consequences for shutting down the economy, and what will change as we end the last century and enter a new era.Razib Kahn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/razibkhanVance Crowe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanceCroweThis is the 17th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Joel Sigman runs an HVAC company in Saint Louis, Missouri.  His employees are now making service calls in a post-Corona world.  He talks about how concerned his guys are about the virus and the steps they are taking to make both the homeowner and the worker feel safe from the invisible disease.To learn more about Sigman HVAC: https://sigmanhvacr.com/Vance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 16th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Jerod McDaniel is the host of Ag Uncensored and a Cattle Rancher from Texahoma, Oklahoma.  We discuss how Coronavirus has impacted his family and the beef industry.  We discuss teaching his kids during Coronavirus.  Jerod McDaniel on Twitter: @jerodmcdanielVance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 15th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Steve Ernst is an ICU nurse and a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu instructor working at Saint Louis's level one trauma center.  He is a hard scrapping tough guy with a no-nonsense way of looking at the world. We talk about what their hospital is expecting, how to handle sick patients, washing hands, and how to behave if you become hospitalized.Vance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 14th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.

Saint Louis Bank CEO, Travis Liebig discusses the enormous government stimulus package that banks are being tasked with delivering to small business owners via SBA lending.  We discuss the risk of inflation, the government programs and how to find a banker in a time of crisis.  In full disclosure: I am on the Board of Directors for Saint Louis Bank and Travis and I are long time friends.This is a link to the Saint Louis Bank Explanation of the SBA program: https://www.stlouisbank.com/CustomContent.aspx?Name=SBA To follow Travis Liebig on Twitter: @TravisLiebigVance Crowe on Twitter: @VanceCroweThis is the 13th interview in the ongoing series of Coronavirus perspectives. I believe that society will have the rules re-written when we come out of this global pandemic and it is important to hear how various individuals and industries are handling themselves amidst the crisis.  This series seeks to reveal many perspectives that will otherwise be ignored by both mainstream media and you might not see on your social media channels.