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Mentioned in 184 episodes

Hillbilly Elegy

A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis

Book • 2016

Author

JD Vance

In 'Hillbilly Elegy,' J.D.

Vance recounts his life growing up in a dysfunctional family in Middletown, Ohio, with roots in Kentucky's Appalachia.

The book details his experiences with poverty, addiction, and family violence, as well as his journey to joining the marines and eventually graduating from Yale Law School.

Vance provides a personal and insightful look into the decline of the white working class in America, exploring themes of family, culture, and the loss of the American dream.

The memoir also touches on the political swing of the region, particularly in relation to the 2016 presidential election and the appeal of Donald Trump to this demographic.

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Mentioned in 184 episodes

Mentioned by

Saagar Enjeti

as a book that helped American elites understand why working-class voters supported Trump.

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Mentioned by

Peter Thiel

when discussing his mentee J.D. Vance's political trajectory and book.

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Von

Olaf Scholz

empfohlen, da es die Lebensgeschichte eines Menschen aus der Unterschicht der USA beschreibt.

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Mentioned by

Dave Collum

in relation to a kid from the Ozarks, relating overcoming something in life.

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Erwähnt von

Markus Lanz

im Zusammenhang mit der Meinungsfreiheit in Europa und dem Digital Services Act.

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Mentioned by

Bill Priest

in the context of social and economic inequality in America.

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Mentioned by

Rory Stewart

and

Alastair Campbell

when discussing J.D. Vance's background and political views.

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Mentioned by

Alastair Campbell

as a book he found interesting, despite finding Vance himself repellent.

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Erwähnt von

Markus Lanz

im Zusammenhang mit der Diskussion über die Rede von J.D. Vance auf der Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz.

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Erwähnt von

Fritz Espenlaub

über J.D. Vances Herkunft und sein Aufwachsen in Armut.

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Mentioned by

Sam Harris

in relation to his vice presidential candidacy and his stance on the war in Ukraine.

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Mentioned by

Trae Stephens

when discussing his upbringing in Ohio and the challenges faced by people in Rust Belt towns.

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Mentioned by

Trae Stephens

when discussing challenges faced by people from lower middle class, rural communities.

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Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson, who read it twice and praised its people-centered approach.

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Mentioned by

Chamath Palihapitiya

as his choice for VP, highlighting his unique background and views.

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Mentioned by

Codie Sanchez

while discussing the correlation between deaths of despair and the decline of dignity in trade professions.

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Mentioned by

Rory Stewart

in discussion of his transformation from a thoughtful conservative to a Trump supporter.

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Mentioned by

Megyn Kelly

in relation to Glenn Close's comments.

102 snips

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Mentioned by Thomas Massie as similar to his own story of going to school in New England.

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#592 - Thomas Massie

His reflection is evident on every page of it.

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