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Disaster Relief and Political Manipulation
This chapter explores the challenges of disaster relief in Western North Carolina, critiquing the federal government's response and highlighting the need for reform. The speakers discuss the dangers of politicizing aid, particularly regarding voter ID laws, and advocate for a more effective disaster management approach. The conversation further examines the role of media in escalating political discourse and critiques the effectiveness of FEMA compared to state-led responses to emergencies.