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#90: Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, God's AR-15, and Baby Dog Lotto Scandal Jul 13, 2021

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Today is a "Husky fit" episode because we need some flexibility in content planning [BUT fear not, it is so worth it] so we're hitting on some of the biggest political news stories of the week that are wild, hilarious, dumb, awful, but also ones you need to know - sadly.
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01:46 - Announcements/updates
07:49 - Baby Dog Lotto Scandal
15:54 - Never give a politician Tiktok
23:44 - Rep. Mad Dog 20/20
32:45 - Tennessee on Bill Lee
42:44 - John Dammit Vance vs. Google
50:45 - Beef with Big John

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#88: Liberal Redneck Trae Crowder Jun 29, 2021

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The Liberal Redneck himself Trae Crowder joins us to discuss southern stereotypes, rural politics, his upcoming comedy tour, and more!
Check out WellRedComedy.com for Trae, Corey, and Drew's touring dates and info!
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Timestamps:
01:50 - Intro: Ron DeSantis is the Casey Anthony of governors
17:33 - VERY IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!
24:09 - Interview with Trae Crowder
01:05:45 - Beef with Big John

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#87: Climate change, UFOs, Cardi B, and more (With Space Gal Emily Calandrelli) Jun 22, 2021

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Today, we are joined by Emmy-nominated host of the Netflix show "Emily's Wonderlab", the Appalachian planetary powerhouse Emily Calandrelli aka The Space Gal. We talk about growing up in West Virginia, UFOs, sending bombs to space, Mothman, and more!
00:20 - Intro: Louie Gohmert moves the moon
14:38 - Wow! Announcements
21:20 - Interview with Emily Calandrelli (SPACE GAL!)
51:40 - Beef with Big Johnsonville Bratwurst

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#86: UMWA miners strike in Alabama and the media blackout Jun 15, 2021

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Coal miners in Alabama have been on strike for over two months fighting for fair wages, better benefits, and to generally be respected as hard-working human beings. We walk through what is happening on the ground there, point to some great reporting and advocacy, and note the mainstream media's lack of coverage.
People to follow:
Kim Kelly https://twitter.com/GrimKim
Valley Labor Report https://twitter.com/LaborReporters
Haeden Wright https://twitter.com/HaedenWright
Timestamps:
00:23 - Intro - John Cena and Bin Laden
03:18 - JD Vance (John Dammit) NY Post article
13:57 - Announcements
17:20 - UMWA Strike
43:51 - Beef with Big John (meta beef)
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Opioids Part 5: A story of addiction, incarceration, recovery, and advocacy (with Bethany Hallam) Jun 08, 2021

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In the final part of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Bethany Hallam. Bethany is a Councilmember at-Large for Allegheny County, PA. Bethany became addicted to prescription opioids at a young age after being overprescribed Vicodin for an ACL injury. Due to her struggles with addiction, she spent time in the county jail. She began her recovery in 2016 and was elected to the Allegheny County council in 2019.
Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1
Timestamps:
00:36 - Now that you Manchin it
05:42 - Intro - Get your bread and milk, its hurricane season
13:34 - Interview with Bethany Hallam
51:24 - Impossible Beef with Big John
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Opioids Part 4: Breaking the stigma of addiction in the faith community (with Rev. Paul Bennett) Jun 01, 2021

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In part 4 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Rev. Paul Bennett. Rev. Bennett is a native West Virginian and Episcopal priest in Portsmouth, Ohio. We talk to Paul about breaking the stigma of addiction and normalizing harm reduction within the faith community, showing love and compassion to those struggling with substance use disorder, and how the War on Drugs was a terrible idea. This episode has it all!
Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1
Timestamps:
01:57 - Intro - Sen. Rand Paul: America's worst doctor?
16:12 - New neighbors
16:49 - Interview with Rev. Paul Bennett
50:37 - Impossible Beef with Big John
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Opioids Part 3: Harm Reduction (with Dr. Sydnee McElroy) May 24, 2021

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In part 3 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Dr. Sydnee McElroy. Dr. McElroy is a physician, harm reduction advocate, and podcaster from the great city of Huntington, West Virginia. We talk to Dr. McElroy about the benefits of harm reduction and the stigmas that still exist creating political obstacles to common-sense practices that save lives.
Check out her shows "Sawbones" https://www.themcelroy.family/sawbones and "Still Buffering" https://www.themcelroy.family/StillBuffering
Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris. https://open.spotify.com/artist/23Pb3oXBOQj9WEziS6laUW?si=KFhFW1fpTsCw9OT7lvpvNg&nd=1
Timestamps:
01:24 - Intro: President's Physical Fitness Fraud
11:38 - Interview with Dr. Sydnee McElroy
46:44 - Impossible Beef with Big John
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Opioids Part 2: 780 Million Pills (Featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter Eric Eyre) May 18, 2021

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In part 2 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk to Eric Eyre, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter currently working with the Mountain State Spotlight covering opioids in West Virginia. Eric has been a leading reporter on the ground working to shed light on the drug distributors' role in the crisis. Eric is also the author of "Death in Mud Lick."
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Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.
00:20 - Intro: Mothman lives on Planet Fitness
19:35 - Interview with Eric Eyre
48:25 - Beef with Big John
For ongoing coverage of the issue happening in North Fork trailer park in Kentucky, check out our friends at My Old Kentucky Podcast.

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Opioids Part 1: Profits of Pain May 11, 2021

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In part 1 of our series on the opioid crisis in Appalachia, we talk about the drug manufacturers' role and the deceptive marketing tactics used to flood the region with pills.
01:03 - Intro
07:15 - Announcements
07:45 - Profits of Pain - Opioids Part 1
01:02:30 - Wisdom with Big Mom
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Intro music: "Red, White, and American Blues" by David Morris.
Some sources:
"Empire of Pain" by Patrick Radden Keefe
Crime Story of the Sackler empire and the opioid Crisis (NPR)
Opioids in Appalachia
The Drug Industry's Triumph over the DEA (Washington Post)

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#80: Hillbilly May 04, 2021

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Chuck and Big John talk to Eastern Kentucky native Ashley York - director of the documentary fill "Hillbilly". Hillbilly is a documentary that examines the iconic hillbilly image in media and culture. The film explores more than a hundred years of media representation of mountain and rural people and offers an urgent exploration of how we see and think about rural America.
Timestamps
00:20: Intro - North Fork Mobile Home Displacement
13:55: Announcements
18:40: Interview with Ashley York
01:01:20: Beef with Big John
Watch now on Hulu: https://www.hulu.com/watch/71f8ec29-1a46-4e0c-a729-b07ea14b59a9

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