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#100: Amazon Factory Towns: America's hottest new dystopia? Sep 21, 2021

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We discuss the recent idea of Amazon building "factory towns" and why it's probably not the savior the working class is looking for
00:13 - Intro: 100th episode Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, constitutional champion
08:32 - Announcements
10:59 - Weekly giveaway winner
12:30 - Review of the week
17:14 - Amazon company towns
48:19 - Beef with the Duke, the Bush's Baked Beans Dog of Beef
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#99: Fighting for Appalachia's Working Class (with Rep. Tim Ryan) Sep 14, 2021

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We talk with native Appalachian Rep. Tim Ryan, former presidential candidate, democratic congressman for Ohio's 13th district, and candidate for United States Senate from the great state of Ohio.
00:48 - Intro: Hangry stories
09:08 - Announcements
10:22 - Weekly giveaway winner
12:26 - Review of the week
14:48 - Pre-interview
18:40 - Interview with Rep. Tim Ryan
40:24 - Beef with the Iron Sheik of Beef
Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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#98: Perfect Black (with Kentucky Poet Laureate Crystal Wilkinson) Sep 07, 2021

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We talk with Crystal Wilkinson - award-winning author, Affrilachian poet, and Poet Laureate of Kentucky - about her new book "Perfect Black."
You can get Perfect Black wherever books are sold but would love it if you bought it from our friends at Wordplay WV (https://bookshop.org/books/perfect-black/9780813151168).
00:36 - Intro: Bub/Bubba/Bubby meanings
07:25 - Announcements
18:53 - Interview with Crystal Wilkinson
54:40 - Beef with the Elizabeth Holmes of Beef
Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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#97: The Battle of Blair Mountain at 100 Aug 31, 2021

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To recognize and celebrate the Blair 100 Centennial, we are joined by retired coal miner and active UMWA member Terry Steele of Matewan, WV to talk about the modern-day labor movement in Appalachia.
Check out https://www.blair100.com for all the events associated with the centennial of the Battle of Blair Mountain
00:19 - Intro: Conversion therapy ban in Morgantown
04:07 - Announcements
06:57 - Brief overview of the Battle of Blair Mountain
12:20 - Interview with Terry Steele
38:00 - Beef with the Nate Dogg of Beef
Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/
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#96: Bring Afghan Refugees to Appalachia Aug 24, 2021

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We believe Appalachia should welcome Afghan refugees with open arms - not only because its the right thing to do, but because it could help our region thrive.
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How to help flood victims in Middle Tennessee: https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/2021/08/22/how-help-middle-tennessee-residents-flooding/8234362002/
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00:20 - Accelerated Reader didn't have Ayn Rand
02:20 - Announcements
09:27 - Helping flood victims
11:09 - Biden admin failing to stand up for refugees
28:10 - Bringing refugees to Appalachia
47:20 - Beef with the Reinhold Messner of Beef

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#95: Dan Oingo Boingo's powdered wig of freedom Aug 17, 2021

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We hit on a number of topics Appalachia and beyond this week! Afghanistan, Big John's trip across Appalachia, scandals in the TN House, and our hats go off to Jason Isbell.
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01:13 - Intro: GTA+Kenny Powers
06:57 - Announcements
13:02 - Afghanistan
34:20 - TN Rep David Byrd flies into the jet engine
46:40 - Jason Isbell is smart
55:35 - Beef with Orenthal James Simpson

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#94: Much love for childless cat ladies, tough love for progressive politics Aug 10, 2021

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We talk childless cat ladies being great and how progressives can play to win.
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01:20 - Intro: Suing McDonald’s for moral damage
10:02 - Announcements
12:48 - Childless cat ladies
22:40 - Ohio 11 Dark Money
41:57 - Beef with Queen Elizabeth II

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#93: Politics of eviction moratorium and the crisis in Appalachia Aug 03, 2021

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The nationwide eviction moratorium was allowed to lapse on July 31st, and Congress is to blame. Chuck and Big John break down the politics of it, and why Appalachia will be the most harmed by it.
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01:58 - Rep. MadDog 20/20 vs. David McKinley
15:51 - Cool announcements
22:41 - Eviction moratorium politics and Appalachia
54:39 - Beef with Big Dog

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#92: Husky Fit: Hamptons are the New Heartland Jul 27, 2021

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The last "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it's incredible
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01:05 - Bar Exam, Space Jam, and Deoderant
06:34 - Announcements
09:50 - The billionaire space race
21:28 - Frito-Lay Workers Strike
31:28 - The Hamptons are the new Heartland
38:05 - Beef with Big John

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#91: Husky Fit: "Having Polio is my God-given American right" Jul 20, 2021

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Another "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning, but it'll be a good one friends don't worry
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01:05 - Intro: eBay wheelin' and dealin'
04:50 - Announcements
07:48 - TNGOP

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