Appalachian Firesides Podcast
1) 44. Rednecks, Blair Mountain, and Appalachian Labor History (with special guest Kenzie New-Walker)
Y'all are in for such a treat. As you all can probably tell by now, I make a *big* deal about the importance of labor history to the wider story of Appalachia. I do this not only because I'm intereste...Show More
2) 72. School Choice? (with special guest Jason Bailey)
If you live in Kentucky, you've probably heard an earful about Amendment 2, certainly over the last month or so. This week I'm joined by returning friend of the podcast, Jason Bailey, Executive Direct...Show More
3) 71. The Ultimate Appalachian Podcaster Crossover (with special guests Chuck Corra and "Big" John Isner)
The title says it all. It was such a treat and a honor to be joined by Chuck Corra and "Big" John Isner, co-hosts of the Appodlachia Podcast--we don't believe in monarchy in this holler, but these guy...Show More
4) 70. Over in Gloryland (with special guest Zack Hall)
Election year is in full swing across the country and across the country. In that spirit, I had a wonderful conversation with Zack Hall. Zack is the Democratic nominee for the 84th District of the Ken...Show More
5) 69. Prince John Economics (with special guest Jason Bailey)
It was a treat having Jason Bailey on the show. Jason is the Executive Director of the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, a nonpartisan, nonprofit group that analyzes and reports on economic conditi...Show More
6) 68. Bad Green Tomatoes (with special guest Austyn Gaffney)
I was glad to be joined this week by Austyn Gaffney, who is an independent journalist based in Louisville. Austyn and I discuss their recent article on the downfall of AppHarvest—a name I'm sure many ...Show More
7) 67. West Virginia's Working Class Candidate (with special guest Zach Shrewsbury)
For the season six leadoff, I'm honored to be joined by Zach Shrewsbury. Zach is a Marine Corps veteran who (as of November 9th) is the presumptive Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in West Virginia....Show More
67. West Virginia's Working Class Candidate (with special guest Zach Shrewsbury)
40:22 | Dec 12th, 2023
8) 66. Marvelous Potential (with special guest Matthew Algeo)
For this season five finale, it was joy to have Matthew Algeo on the show. Matthew is a journalist and author of several books, including "All This Marvelous Potential: Robert Kennedy's 1968 Tour of A...Show More
9) 65. Let it Shine (with special guest Kim Reeder)
Today's episode is not just a tribute to the wonderful Disney movie "Let It Shine" (which everyone should see at least once in their life), but it's a tribute my guest today, to the wonderful Kim Reed...Show More
10) 64. Going Green (with special guest Dylan Parsons)
Today, I sit down for a conversation with Dylan Parsons, Vice Chair of the West Virginia Mountain Party, the West Virginia affiliate of the Green Party. He and I discuss the obstacles to progressive p...Show More