Appodlachia

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#197: Taylor Swift can fix the Appalachian economy Sep 29, 2023

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We talk about the importance of Taylor Swift ditching Travis Kelce for an Appalachian, for the sake of our region's economy, John Fetterman's wardrobe controversy, and why the first two senators to call for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign were also guests on Appodlachia.
Plus! Callie talks with Allison Ricket and Claire Ramsey Building Bridges 2 Careers about how they're working to bridge the gap between education and employment by fostering school, business, and community relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and educatin!

Learn more about Building Bridges 2 Careers

https://www.bb2careers.org/

Check out Appalachian Big Ideas Festival
https://www.appalachianky.org/bigideas/
Timestamps:

01:15 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin
07:58 - Taylor Swift can fix the Appalachian Economy
17:22 - John Fetterman's clothes and Bob Menendez
29:39 - Announcements
35:10 - BB2C Interview

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#196: Peerless City & the Manchin-churian Candidate? Sep 15, 2023

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Chuck talks with Amanda Page, David Bernabo, and John Miller about the documentary "Peerless City" about Portsmouth, OH. We also chat about John's documentary "Moundsville." They're both fascinating, and Peerless City is now avaialble on PBS Passport, so check it out!!

Peerless City and Moundsville Links

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Timestamps:

01:15 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin
07:40 - Checkin' in on Congressman Mad Dog 20/20
15:27 - Announcements
24:10 - Peerless City Interview
53:26 - Under-the-radar: The Manchinchurian Candidate

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#195: WVU Students vs. E Gordon Grift Sep 07, 2023

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Chuck and Callie talk with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United Students Union to talk about the ridiculous budget cuts at WVU, E Gordon Gee's poor leadership, and what students, alumni, faculty, and supporters are doing to push back against the erosion of the state's largest land-grant university.

Follow West Virginia United Students' Union and learn more about them, and support them!!

JOIN THE ALUMNI RALLY THIS SATURDAY!
1PM SATURDAY SEPT. 9TH IN FRONT OF THE MOUNTAINLAIR IN MORGANTOWN
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Timestamps:

02:20 - Intro: Weed in Cherokee country
09:30 - E Gordon Grift and his history of Scrooge McDuckin
23:50 - Interview with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United
01:12-12 - Under-the-radar: Waymakers Collective

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#194: A Covenant mom speaks out about gun violence Aug 31, 2023

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Chuck and Callie talk with Elaine Eisinger, who's child was a student at The Covenant School in Nashville on March 27th, 2023, where a mass shooting took the lives of 6 innocent people, including 3 children. Elaine shares her personal story of how she became involved in politics in Tennessee, her experience about that horrific day in March, and what her and other parents are doing to change the Volunteer State and make it a safer place for kids to go to school.
(Elaine appears in her personal capacity as a private citizen and parent of a student at the Covenant School)
Please consider supporting Covenant Families for a Brighter Tomorrow
https://www.covenantbrightertomorrows.org/

This is a grassroots organization comprised of parents, survivors, and staff deeply impacted by this tragedy whose objective is to provide education around the impact and prevention of school shootings, improve mental health support, and drive meaningful legislative change to ensure the safety of children and staff in schools.

Timestamps:

02:20 - Question of the week: What is something that pisses off Appalachians but nobody else?
18:05 - Rich Man North of Richmond's misplaced ire
26:46 - Interview with Elaine Eisinger

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#193: WTF WVU Aug 23, 2023

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Callie chats with A. Toni Young of the Community Education Group, which works to providing access to healthcare, public education, and job training, plus securing financial investments to underserved rural communities and community-based organizations in West Virginia and Appalachia.
Callie and Chuck discuss the disaster at WVU, and their support for students protesting absurd programmatic cuts at the state's largest university.
AND we read your best arrest stories!
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Intro/Outro and Interview transition music: "Interstate" by Hello June

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Timestamps:

00:44 - Question of the Week : Best Arrest Stories
17:48 - Patreon Limericks
18:59 - Interview with A. Toni Young
44:06 - Under the Radar: WVU WTF

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#192: Songwriting in Appalachia & How Streaming Has Changed the Music Industry Aug 17, 2023

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Callie chats with renowned songwriter Jon Wesiberger about writing music and how streaming has impacted songwriters.
Jon is credited with composing 200+ songs including for Billy Strings, the Infamous Stringdusters, and Balsam Range and has won numerous awards including Songwriter of the Year from the International Bluegrass Music Association.
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Intro/Outro and Interview transition music: "Old Kanawha" by Philip Bowen ft. Charles Wesley Godwin

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Timestamps:

01:50 - Intro : Ohio Issue 1 win
04:40 - Alan Jackson: Consent King
14:48 - Patreon!
17:00 - Interview with Jon Weisberger
51:18 - Under the Radar: Leaving Appalachia

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#191: There's a vampire in Appalachia, and we're running out of blood Aug 09, 2023

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Chuck and Callie discuss a ridiculous article from the Federalist that argues Tyler Childers is alienating his base of listeners and cannot possibly be a successful artist anymore...lol
And we also chat with our friend Philip Bowen! Philip is an incredible singer/songwriter from West Virginia who recently appeared on America's Got Talent (And will be back later this year!!!). His debut album, "Old Kanawha" comes out on August 18th, 2023. This masterpiece features collaborations with Charles Wesley Godwin and Josiah and the Bonnevilles, showcasing the depth and richness of his musical vision.
Check out Philip Bowen and all his links here: https://www.philipbowenmusic.com/
Get the new album! https://philipbowenmusic.myshopify.com/

Intro/Outro music: "Vampire in Appalachia" by Philip Bowen ft. Josiah and the Bonnevilles.
Interview transition music: "Old Kanawha" by Philip Bowen ft. Charles Wesley Godwin

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Timestamps:

00:40 - Intro: The Federalist doesn't know Tyler Childers or Appalachia
18:30 - Patreon!
25:08 - Interview with Phil Bowen!
47:51 - Under the Radar: Alderson Broaddus University is going under

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#190: Gay Coal Miners, "Hick-Libs," & A Small Appalachian Town Uniting Against Hate Aug 03, 2023

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Chuck and Callie discuss the new Tyler Childers music video, misinterpreting country music's history, and how a small town in WNC united to stand up for one of their own against hateful stupidity.
Dumb tweet thread: https://twitter.com/HVNYrefugee/status/1685109691259461632?s=20

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#189: Do urban liberals have it wrong on Appalachia? Jul 26, 2023

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Chuck and Callie discuss an interview Barbara Kingsolver gave with Ezra Klein about Appalachia and the rural-urban divide.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/21/opinion/ezra-klein-podcast-barbara-kingsolver.html

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Timestamps:

00:24 - Intro: AppHarvest Bankruptcy!
05:29 - Appalachian Stories: Best Jason Aldean ain't from a small town takes
19:45 - Patreon announcements!
25:00 - Discussion on Barbara Kingsolver interview

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#188: Hillbillys in Hollywood on Strike! Jul 19, 2023

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Chuck and Callie take listener submissions about the worst thing they ever got in trouble for as a kid, and then talk with Jeffrey Reddick - creator of the Final Destination horror franchise - about the writers/actors strike in Hollywood and what working class people are facing with rich studio executives.
Follow Jeffrey: https://twitter.com/JeffreyaReddick
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Timestamps:

04:59 - Appalachian Stories: What was the worst thing you got in trouble for?
33:07 - Interview with Jeffrey Reddick
- 34:58 - How he made it in the industry
- 41:57 - How streaming has impacted writers and actors
- 46:32 - Pay and other demands
- 50:57 - Ai
- 57:37 - Supporting the strike

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