{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Freedom and Glory - Tales of American Spirit","title":"Symbolic Stories: Flags That Speak with Kelly C. Hyke","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2707,"description":"Hosts Liz Morris and Bill LuMaye interview Kelly C. Hyke, owner of Hyke Funeral Home in Redfield, South Dakota, who spent 18 years in law enforcement before switching to mortuary science and buying the funeral home with his wife Bonnie in 2015. Kelly explains how flying American and service flags began as a simple thank-you—especially to veterans—and grew into a widely noticed community tradition, including honoring law enforcement, fire, EMS, and organ donors, and adding U.S. and state flags inside the chapel. He describes his process for veteran services and how the flags prompt healing conversations and public support. In the “Flags of Change” segment, Heather discusses the Earth Day flag, its Apollo “Blue Marble” imagery, its origins with John McConnell and Senator Gaylord Nelson, and how the symbol helped rally environmental action leading to the EPA.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:27 From Police to Funeral Director05:30 Compassion in Two Callings07:49 Coping With Grief Daily10:27 Why Fly the Flag12:28 Veteran Honors and Rituals15:14 Families Reactions and Healing18:38 Expanding Flags for Service20:32 Organ Donor Flag Added23:00 Bringing Flags Into Chapel25:11 Handling Criticism and Values26:51 Small Town Tradition Spreads31:18 Lessons and Advice to Others34:08 Wife Support and Future Plans35:56 Closing Thanks and 250th Flag37:47 Flags of Change Earth Day Flag38:33 Earth Flag Origins Blue Marble39:58 Earth Day Movement Impact41:27 Why Earth Flag Isnt Common42:50 New Space Images Unite Us44:20 Final Sign Off","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/WNeyyaCFjf5O962u_hYlZKJY87LtAPBam-cum-Py8Y0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kNjgw/ZTYzYTNmN2ExZmEz/ZTcwZDRlNWQ3ZmJh/Njg3NS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}