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Today, Chuck talks about one of the most important stories of the world cup that the U.S. government would rather you not know about, and speaks to climate organizer and host of The Hum podcast, Saul Levin, about the backlash to AI data centers happening across the country. Timestamps 00:42 — Intro World Cup Lumumba Vea 16:08 — Data center background primer 22:00 — Interview with Saul Levin The Hu...

Today, Chuck talks with Sam Petsonk about fighting in the courts for miners with Black Lung, and how the current admin is doing anything but "supporting" coal miners. In the intro, Chuck discusses the egregious arrest of Ohio's most intrepid gumshoe journalist, D.J. Byrnes of the Rooster. ALSO, I've been publishing a lot more on  http://www.noelegyneeded.org , so check it out S...

Today, Chuck talks with Oliver Larkin, a candidate for congress in Florida's 23rd congressional district.  Oliver is an activist, union organizer, and proud Democratic Socialist looking to unseat pro-Iran War democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz. Also, Chuck talks about the recent SCOTUS decision to further gut the Voting Rights Act and how Marsha Blackburn plans on using this to dilute the...

Today, Chuck talks with Ali Printz, an art historian from Appalachia and part of the GRIT Collective of Appalachian artists about a new exhibit at the Queens Museum in NYC about parts of Appalachia that has led her and others to raise concerns about how it perpetuates stereotypes about the region by telling the story from an outsider's perspective.  Links  https://www.instagram.com/aliprintz/...

Today, Chuck talks with Caitlin Ware and Brad Davis of From Below: Rising Together for Coalfield Justice  about the water crisis in southern West Virginia and how they're organizing and advocating for clean water in the coalfields.  Learn more about From Below: https://wvfaith.org/from-below/ Social media:  https://x.com/HollerGospel https://www.facebook.com/groups/629075958675198 Timestamps:...

Today, Chuck talks with Lesley Pacey, Senior Environmental Officer at the Government Accountability Project, about the Norfolk Southern disaster that occurred three years ago this month in East Palestine, Ohio, and how the people impacted have been failed by their government.  Learn more about GAP: https://whistleblower.org/ Their work on East Palestine: https://whistleblower.org/category/east-pal...

Today, Chuck discusses a truly awful bill attempting to criminalize trans people in West Virginia.  Then, Chuck hangs out with Addie Levy and Ben Morrison from the band The Brothers Comatose.  We discuss their origin story, musical influences, and how AI is shaping—and threatening—the music industry.  Relevant links for Brothers Comatose Check out their website https://www.thebrotherscomatose.com/...

Today, Chuck shares his thoughts on the murder of Renee Good in Minneapolis and what he thinks of ICE generally. Then, Chuck talks to Nevin Sharma, a comedian from Wheeling, WV and based out of Winston-Salem, NC Relevant links Watch his special “Folksy” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M41GNNbgO_I Check out his website: https://www.nevinsharma.com/ Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Bro...

Today, Chuck talks to Stacie Fugate, Executive Director of Appalachians for Appalachia.  Relevant links Learn more about A4A here .  Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!   patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed on this show are the personal opi...

Today, Chuck talks to Josh Poe of the Louisville Tenants Union! Relevant links Learn more about the Louisville Tenants Union https://www.louisvilletenantsunion.org/ Transition Music: “Leave it to me” by Corduroy Brown ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!   patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions expressed o...

Today, Chuck clarifies commentary from past episodes and talks with Andrew Aydin, a comic book author who came up with the idea to tell the story of Hurricane Helene through a graphic novel called "Islands in the Sky." We talk about this, and the newly launched Appalachia Comics Project. Relevant links Learn more about the Appalachia Comics Project https://www.appalachiacomics.org/ Kicks...

Today, Chuck gives his thoughts on the state of political discourse in this country as it relates to the news story dominating headlines. Then, he talks with the venerable poet, David Gate, about his new book “A Rebellion of Care” Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Some thoughts on recent events 15:40 — Interview https://www.davidgatepoet.com/ Find his book here: https://www.davidgatepoet.com/store/p/t...

Today, we have a special crossover episode between Appodlachia and the incredible podcast, This Guy Sucked! This Guy Sucked is a history podcast that brings on historians (and Chuck) as guests, and discuss historical figures that sucked! We're discussing the Baldwin-Felts Detective Agency — an objectively detestable bunch of union busting thugs who terrorized workers in Appalachia during the...

Today, Chuck briefly weighs in on Tyler Childers's new album, then talk with Appalachian country and bluegrass musician Rebecca Lee Daniels.   Timestamps: 00:23 — Preamble: Tyler Childers is a hick lib?!? Also fork found in kitchen. 10:19 — Interview linktr.ee/rebeccaleedaniels Stream her music:   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3JYVZpvjobwPp2ruAw87wa Apple: https://music.apple.com/u...

Today, I talk with Denali Nalamalapu about their new graphic novel, “Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance,” which tells the story of six people who became resisters of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.   https://denali-sai.com/ Buy the Book from Bookshop.org https://bookshop.org/p/books/holler-a-graphic-memoir-of-rural-resistance-denali-sai-nalamalapu/21788274?ean=9781643265230&next=t&...

Airing my grievances about the recently passed nightmare legislation in Congress, then talking with Melissa Cropper of the Ohio Federation of Teachers about school vouchers in the Buckeye State! https://www.allinforohiokids.com/ ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!   patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- The views and opinions...

Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Barbara Kingsolver — Appalachian literary icon and Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Demon Copperhead.  We talk about how she incorporates Appalachia into her writing, and what she did with her Demon Copperhead royalties to help Appalachians in need.  Support the Higher Ground Women's Recovery Residence! https://hgwrr.org/ And make sure to subscribe...

Today, Chuck and Big John shoot the sh*t for one last time, with John in the co-hosting chair.  We bid farewell to BJ's second stint as co-host and talk about whatever we feel like, including what the plan is for the future of the show (spoiler: Chuck is still doing it, and we have a HEAVY HITTER interview next week! You can follow Big John's card stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/bi...

Today, Chuck talks with former Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Joe Main, on how the recent federal spending cuts targeting NIOSH have put miners safety and lives at risk.  You can follow Joe on LinkedIn, where he posts regular updates on what is happening with NIOSH and other critical mine safety regulatory challenges. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-main-965a15159/ Timest...

Hello friends! We're back after a bit of a break :)  Today, we're joined by Dalton George, Mayor Pro-Tem of Boone, NC.  Dalton and Chuck talk about the aftermath of Hurricane Helene  and how recovery is looking in the 7 months since the storm.  (Edit: One slight factual error.  It is a grey area to say that Kilmar Abrego Garcia was legally living in Maryland at the time he was illegally...

Chuck talks with Appalachian bluegrass musician and member of the Brothers Comatose, Addie Levy, on today's episode! Links Darlin Please - https://open.spotify.com/track/0L7wq3e7GWe8AaspEt7vZt https://www.instagram.com/addielevymusic/ https://www.addielevy.com/ Brothers Comatose - https://open.spotify.com/artist/7oKVYDiVZxglvgEW2zHcAD Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1...

Chuck and Big John talk to the folks from the band Palmyra!  Check out their song “Shape I'm In”  https://ohboy.lnk.to/shapeimin https://www.palmyratheband.com/ Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- Check out our fantastic spons...

It's been a minute since we talked about Soft White Underbelly, and a LOT has happened! We break down some recent controversy and give our takes on the whole situation with the West Virginia family known as the Whittakers.  Flood Relief! https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1Hg8OYokIiZN-cs7CiE8ECMj9t1Ubf45_u7oRH3Jqeww/edit J Aubrey video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4hzs3cNmYw  HE...

Big John's out sick so we've unearthed an interview from the vault Check out our substack, where Chuck (tries to) writes weekly http://appodlachia.substack.com  Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping! https://www.redroostercoffee.com/ CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ ------------------------------------...

Today, Chuck and Big John talk with one of our favorite West Virginians — Emily Calandrelli — about how she became the 100th woman EVER to fly to space!  Also, Chuck explains why Punxsutawney Phil is a fraud, the boys talk about the Mingo County Water crisis, and more! Check out Emilys space flight video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PenTzO3t2T8&t=137s Timestamps: Punxsutawney Fraud —...