In this episode of the Keep Kids Alive Podcast, host Tom Everson sits down with Louis Pratt, a rising leader in traffic safety and the former National Student Leadership Council President for Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD). Louis shares his journey from discovering SADD in a small-town high school to becoming a driving force on the national stage. He reflects on creative campaigns like transforming friendship bracelets into traffic safety tools, building the Taylor Swift–inspired Eras Toolkit, and engaging peers at the unforgettable Sasquatch Festival. Together, Tom and Louis dive into the power of youth voices in changing behaviors, the importance of personal “whys” behind safe driving, and the future of traffic safety on college campuses and beyond. With passion, humor, and vision, Louis shows how young leaders are reshaping how we talk about safety, and why it matters. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about creativity, leadership, and being the change you wish to see.

In this episode of the Keep Kids Alive podcast, host Tom Everson discusses the critical role of storytelling in advocating for traffic safety with guests Amy Cohen, Allie Geller, and Regina Bateson. They explore the impact of personal narratives on policy change, the importance of community support, and the newly introduced story map that memorializes victims of traffic violence. The conversation emphasizes the emotional journey of sharing stories, the need for empathy in advocacy, and the collective effort required to create safer streets for all.

This conversation between Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Founder Tom Everson and Lenore Skenazy, founder of Free-Range Kids and president of the Let Grow Initiative, focuses on the importance of allowing children to have independent play and explore their surroundings. They discuss how society's fear and overprotection have limited children's freedom and hindered their development. Lenore shares her experience of letting her son navigate the subway alone and the backlash she faced as a result. They also discuss the benefits of unstructured play and the negative effects of excessive adult supervision. The conversation highlights the need to trust children, promote their independence, and allow them to take risks. Tune in and explore the importance of allowing children to engage in independent play and take risks, highlighting the benefits of free play and the negative consequences of overprotective parenting. Learn about the Let Grow initiative, which promotes mixed-age, unstructured play in schools, and the Free-Range Parenting legislation that has been passed in several states. https://www.freerangekids.com/ https://keepkidsalivedrive25.org/

Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 founder and podcast host, Tom Everson, hosts a heartfelt conversation about the life and impact of Brandon, a young boy who tragically passed away in a 2004 car accident. The conversation includes Brandon's mother, Denise, his fourth-grade teacher, Gary, and his classmate, Shea. They share stories and memories of Brandon's vibrant personality, his love for entertaining, and his ability to bring joy to those around him. The conversation highlights the lasting impact Brandon had on his friends and the community. https://www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org/podcast

Struggling to engage your students in math? This episode explores a unique solution! Join Tom Everson (Keep Kids Alive Drive 25) alongside Kelly Campbell and Jillian Garrigues (Idaho Transportation Dept.) as they discuss a curriculum that uses real-world traffic data to make math come alive for young people. Hear from Josie Derrick, a Boise math teacher, about her experience implementing this innovative program. https://itd.idaho.gov/news/do-the-math/

Host and Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Executive Director Tom Everson talks with Kerry Chausmer, Director of Programs and Member Services with the Governors Highway Safety Association, highlighting efforts for child passenger safety and car seat education.

Host and Executive Director of KKAD25 Tom Everson talks with Joel Feldman, founder of End Distracted Driving and The Casey Feldman Foundation in honor of his daughter who was killed by a distracted driver in 2009.

Executive Director of KKAD25 Tom Everson hosted a live book event on August 25, 2023, in Denver, Colorado with copy editor, writer, and illustrator Laura Carney about her new book, "My Father's List - How Living My Dad's Dreams Set Me Free." ABOUT THE BOOK: On the cusp of middle age, a newlywed journalist discovers and finishes the bucket list of her late, free-spirited father. Fifty-four adventures in six years. That’s what 38-year-old journalist Laura Carney embarked on when she discovered her late father Mick’s bucket list. Killed in a car crash when Laura was 25, Mick seemed lost forever. "My Father’s List" is the story of how one woman—with the help of family, friends, and even strangers—found the courage to go after her own dreams after realizing those of a beloved yet mysterious man. This is a story about secrets—and the freedom we feel when we learn to trust again: in life, in love, and in a father’s lessons on how to fully live.

Host and Executive Director of KKAD25 Tom Everson talks with Ivy Drop, Miss Nebraska Petite 2023 and representative of the Think Twice Foundation, which strives to make communities safer with alcohol education programs.

Host and Executive Director of Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Tom Everson talks with Trilety Wade, writer and co-founder of Safe Omaha Streets (SOS), and Jeff Sobczyk, Vision Zero Coordinator for the City of Omaha, Nebraska.