Appodlachia

Today, Callie gives us a masterclass on the history and characteristics of Bluegrass music - our favorite Appalachian export.  ALSO, Callie and Chuck create the term for a group of 5+ Bachelorettes, check in on the Pennsylvania governors race, and make you aware of the horrific steps you have to go through to restore your voting rights in Mississippi -----------------------------------------------...

Today, Callie and Chuck talk Cheri Beasley - the former Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court and current Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in North Carolina.  ALSO, Callie and Chuck describe cereal indulgence, talk about the giant new telescope, check in with JD Vance's campaign, and Callie talks about her site visit to Sprouting Farms in Talcott, WV. ---------------------------...

Today, Callie and Chuck talk to Chief Richard Sneed, the Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. ALSO, Callie tells the origin story of Smoosh - her most recent rescue kitten, we talk about the conspiracy theory of the Georgia Guidestones, why the Ohio Senate GOP is complaining about too many number 2s, and some new developments in telemedicine in Appalachia.  --------------------...

We have a laid-back episode for the holiday week where Chuck and Callie get drunk and answer /r/AskReddit questions ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia ----------------------------------------------- Timestamps 03:5...

We shelved our original episode for this week to give our honest and unfiltered response to Roe v. Wade being overturned, and Callie shares how this will very personally impact her specifically going forward.  ----------------------------------------------- None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers Send us Fan Mail Support the show

In part two, Callie and Chuck run through some cases involving Federalist Society judges that will affect parts of Appalachia PLUS! Callie and Chuck talk about father's day feasts and recap the January 6th hearings ----------------------------------------------- Anonymous feedback survey: https://forms.gle/ji3VeYB1yvLHRybH8 ACTION ALERT: Help protect coal miners suffering from Black Lung! htt...

In part one of this two-part series, Callie and Chuck do a deep dive into the right-wing dark money group called the Federalist Society and how they've deliberately helped install radical fringe judges in some of the most powerful courts in Appalachia and across the country PLUS! Callie and Chuck talk porch sittin', JD Vance's campaign finance blunders, and how you can help miners g...

Today, Callie and Chuck talk to Kaylen Barker, Communications Director and Chief Lobbyist for the Women's Health Center of West Virginia about the attack on abortion rights and the future of reproductive healthcare in Appalachia. And, Callie and Chuck talk about their experiences with having friends over when they were kids, why Herschel Walker would be the disastrous U.S. Senator, and celebr...

Today, Callie and Chuck talk to Zeb Smathers, Mayor of Canton, NC, about governing as a Democrat in a small Appalachian town in one of the "reddest" parts of the state. Also. Callie and Chuck question JD Vance's commitment to the First Amendment, cringe at Dr. Oz's campaign tactics and talk about gun reform in Appalachia and what we believe can be done. Transition music by Cord...

Hello friends!  Please enjoy this special bonus episode: an interview Chuck did recently on The Reckon Interview Podcast - a podcast from our friends at Reckon South.  Reckon South is an incredible organization committed to a deep exploration of tough and important issues facing the South. Check out their website: https://www.reckonsouth.com/ Subscribe to the Reckon Interview: https://podcasts.app...

Callie and Chuck talk about the wacky antics and dereliction of duty of Appalachian Congressman Madison Cawthorn  (Rep. Mad Dog 20/20),  how Democrats have failed on inflation and a crypto mining controversy in Appalachia.  ----------------------------------------------- HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series,...

We have your first look at our NEW SEGMENTS on this episode as well as an incredible interview with Anderson Clayton - a seasoned veteran of campaign politics and rural organizing pro who recently helped flip the Roxboro, NC city council into democratic hands and has some great lessons for folks organizing in rural areas.  HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay ,...

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 Appalachian Abortion Resources: https://bit.ly/3yhHCdJ None of the views e...

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 :)  HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia Appalach...

Some major changes are coming to Appodlachia.  It's exciting!  You'll have to listen to learn more!  HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA! Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia We got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMh Timestamps 01:04:  Big John's Big Announcement 06:0...

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  | | HELP KEEP COMMUNITY NEWS  GOING IN WHEELING! Mustard Seed Mountain!  https://gofund.me/7552fd5d | | Timestamps 01:19: ...

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.  HELP KEEP COMMUNITY NEWS  G...

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) -...

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 lin...

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.  Check out Kendra's project, Read Appalachia https://bit.ly/3w9FaVA We got a substack!  Check it out! https://bit.ly/3pRQZMh All the things Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access live events, weekly exclusi...

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 Follow Alaina on Tiktok https://bit.ly/3pSkj54 Check out her website https://bit.ly/3vUXNfP We...

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...

We have an incredible interview for you today.  Chuck and John are joined by Dr. Bill Turner. Dr. Turner is an academic and consultant best-known for his ground-breaking research on African-American communities in Appalachia, and recently published the book, "Harlan Renaissance: Stories of Black Life in Appalachian Coal Towns"  (you can buy it from WVU Press here ). Join our Patreon, for...

We've got a Husky Fit episode this week where we riff on current events including the Amazon union re-vote in Alabama, teacher shortages, and the Ohio senate race.  Timestamps 02:06:  Intro -Groundhog-gate 10:02:  Some dope announcements 13:50:  Amazon union re-vote 24:55:  Ohio millionaires Senate primary  36:00: Nationwide teacher shortage 42:02: Beef with the Wes Anderson of Beef Join our...

...as well as other progressives? We talk with progressive organizer, Appalachian Ohio-native, and TikTok truth-teller John Russell about censorship on TikTok.  Check out The Hill's segment on it here . You can follow John and subscribe to The Holler newsletter here .   Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay , and access ad-free shows, weekly exclusives, and more http://www.patreon.co...