Get to know Robert Ordway 🎙️
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Get to know Robert Ordway in a new episode of Capitol Spotlight, a video and audio podcast from CNCT.
Originally from a small, Rust Belt town outside of Gary, Robert Ordway is now the Senior Policy Advisor for Indiana Governor Mike Braun. Before his boss ran for governor, Robert worked for then-Senator Braun in D.C.
Due to his blue-collar upbringing, Robert is dedicated to investigating the multi-ethnic and multiracial issues of the working class, specifically in Indiana. Oh, did we mention he's writing a book? Keep reading to learn more.
Get to know more about Robert...
🏠 Hometown: Lake Station, IN
🎓 College: Valparaiso University
🔗 CNCT with Robert about... The book he's writing!
Tune in to Robert's interview to hear about his upbringing, what prompted his interest in working class issues, the pitfalls of social media, and the book he's writing.
More about Robert 📚
Currently, Robert is writing his first book: Millrat: A Memoir from the Multi-Ethnic Working Class.
In Millrat, Robert describes his experience caring for his father, who was diagnosed with ALS. At the time, ALS was less well-known and there were no available technologies or support groups to assist Robert through this difficult time.
In the beginning, the writing that would become Robert's book focused on the impact of ALS. As ALS become more widely known through social media, the intention behind the writing changed.
"Instead of focusing on how my dad died, I want to focus on how he lived," says Robert.
📖 Now, the book focuses on issues facing the multi-ethnic working class, the importance of community, and the values Robert's father instilled in him.
📝 In this episode, Robert outlines his writing process. If writing a book is something in the back of your mind, you may want to CNCT with Robert!