Appodlachia

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Rapid Response: A Post-Roe Appalachia May 04, 2022

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In this rapid response episode, Callie and Chuck talk about the recent draft decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade and effectively end the constitutional right to abortion.
Take action: Tell your Senators to pass the Women's Health Protection Act! https://secure.everyaction.com/M3Zjw2MsQUSlUrfjrFwzuw2
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#129: Pruett Can Do It! May 02, 2022

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We're so excited for you to learn more about our new co-host, Callie Pruett! Callie is a queer disabled political pro from Western North Carolina and you'll have to listen to the episode to learn more :)

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#128: Passing the Pod-ton: The Buffet King's Speech Apr 25, 2022

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Some major changes are coming to Appodlachia. It's exciting! You'll have to listen to learn more!

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Timestamps

01:04: Big John's Big Announcement
06:09 The newest addition to the Appodlachia team!
18:17: Announcements
25:07: BJ's Greatest Hits
42:44: The Platonic Newlyweds Game with two happily married couples
01:08:24: Beef with the Michael Scott of beef

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#127: Identity and Media Portrayal of Appalachia Apr 12, 2022

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A banger episode today indeed friends! We talk with Alana Anton - Queerbilly Activist, scholar of Appalachian Sociology, and higher-ed indoctrinator - about identity and media portrayal of Appalachia in the age of trump!
Learn more about Alana: https://instabio.cc/Queerbilly

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01:19: Intro - guns in the courtroom
07:08: Intro - KBJ and Rand Paul
17:32: Announcements
19:15: Powered by the Piggy!
26:30: Interview with Alana Anton
01:02:41: Beef with the Sarah Palin of beef

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#126: A teaching crisis in Appalachia Apr 05, 2022

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We got a good one for you today, friends. We talk about the struggles teachers in Appalachia are facing by sharing some of their thoughts and feelings about teaching in the current political, health, and social environments. We also hear from Danny Holderby - a teacher in Southeast Ohio - about how his kids are handling the social and emotional tolls of the pandemic.

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Timestamps

02:04: Brief thoughts on Mad Dog "Key Bumps" Cawthorn
03:50: Intro - Amazon union win, Jay-Z crosses the picket line
13:14: Announcements
17:54: What Appalachian teachers are telling us
32:30: Interview with Danny Holderby
49:04: Beef with the Chris Rock of beef

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#125: Code-switching, Identity, and New Media in Appalachia Mar 29, 2022

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John is on leave again this week, so we're sharing the audio from the panel Chuck was on at the Appalachian Studies Association Conference earlier this month that focused on New Media in Appalachia and how we're highlighting and amplifying Appalachian voices. The questions focused on code-switching, identity, and so much more.
On the panel (aside from Chuck):

Ashton Marra (moderator) - Deputy Managing Editor of 100 Days in Appalachia https://www.100daysinappalachia.com/
Crystal Good - Founder of Black By God https://blackbygod.org/
Dr. Enkeshi El-Amin - Co-host of Black in Appalachia https://www.blackinappalachia.org/

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#124: Building power in the margins in Appalachia (with Peshka Calloway) Mar 22, 2022

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Chuck is joined by Peshka Calloway - West Virginian, Affrilachian, US Army Veteran, Artist, Storyteller, and Co-Director of Holler Health Justice, BIPOC- and queer-led racial, economic, and reproductive justice nonprofit and abortion fund in West Virginia. We talked about building power for people in the margins, voting rights, reproductive justice, unions, and more!

Check out Peshka's linktree for all her things https://linktr.ee/PeshkaCalloway

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#123: Appalachian Expats Mar 15, 2022

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Chuck is joined by Kendra Winchester to discuss what it means to be an Appalachian Expat (aka Expatalachian) and the feelings we have about leaving the region we love.

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#122: Appalachian Eco-Anxiety (with the "Garbage Queen" Alaina Wood) Mar 08, 2022

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Today we talk with Alaina Wood about eco-anxiety, sustainability, and more. Alaina is a sustainability scientist and climate communicator from Johnson City, TN who has garnered a TikTok following of over ¼ million helping people through their eco-anxiety and channeling climate angst into positive action

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Timestamps

02:30: Rep. Mad Dog 20/20 and the great philosopher Toby Keith
8:44: Announcements
15:16: Interview with Alaina Wood
46:00: Beef with the Toby Keith of Beef

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Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://bit.ly/3vQYqXJ

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#121: Kentucky New Deal (with Charles Booker) Mar 01, 2022

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Charles Booker, U.S. Senate candidate for the great Commonwealth of Kentucky, joins us to talk about reaching people from the hood to the holler, challenging Rand Paul, and how he campaigns in the wrestling ring.

Timestamps

02:25: Brief acknowledgment about Ukraine
05:01: Intro I - F*ck Don Blankenship
10:10: Intro II - Hank the Tank/Biblical Bar Banger
18:11: Announcements
21:26: Interview with Charles Booker
59:06: Beef with the Zendaya of Beef

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Intro/Outro Music: "My Kind" by Oyo
Transition Music: "A Walk in the Woods" by Lucas Lyons

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