Home of the Brave is a grassroots audio series broadcast on Elberta’s WUWU Radio that works to amplify the voices of everyday Americans who are standing up for democracy in Benzie County. Produced by Leslie Hamp, these are stories of courage, concern, and action told by veterans, teachers, neighbors and new activists who are showing up, speaking out, and shaping a brighter future. In a time of division and uncertainty, Home of the Brave offers something powerful: real conversations with real people who care deeply about their communities and the direction of our country. Their voices remind us that democracy is not a given — it’s something we build together.
You can listen to recent Home of the Brave interviews here:
Carissa Savage – Little Free Food Pantry @ Lost Lake Farm
Barry Hahn Ed Hoogterp trying to bridge divides
Dan Trigg on Freedom to Read Day
May Scholl on Freedom to Read Day
Jim Olson of Benzie Dems on Government & the Environment
Nancy Reid of Benzie Dems on Immigration
Home of the Brave: Sen McMorrow @ Benzie Dems July 27, 2025
Home of the Brave: Christopher Wurst, Retired US Diplomat
Home of the Brave: Make Good Trouble Rally
Home of the Brave: Tassie Bosher, Activist
Home of the Brave: 4th Of July Duvernoy, Koenig & Dulzo, Benzie Dems
Home of the Brave: Dave Meyers, Veteran
Home of the Brave: Steve Garrard, Attorney
Home of the Brave: Jana Goldman, Chair Benzie Dems
WUWU radio 100.1 is a low power community radio station launched by the Elberta Labor Heritage Center (ELHC) in the summer of 2024. The radio station will be a vital informational resource for the village of Elberta and surrounding areas engaging with the community to understand the past, to gain perspective on the present, and to play an informed role in shaping the future, not to mention playing great music! Programming will be a combination of programs produced locally by community volunteers and syndicated programming.
The non-profit has launched a “What’s Up With Us” e-newsletter to help keep people informed of their activities. To sign up to receive updates you can email ElbertaHeritage@gmail.com with the subject “Subscribe” in your message.
