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J.D. Vance | The Ben Shapiro Show Sunday Special Ep. 109

Dec 6, 2020

J.D. Vance, author of 'Hillbilly Elegy,' shares insights from his life growing up in Appalachia and the changing perceptions of his memoir. He discusses the decline of the white working class narrative in media and explores economic solutions for the region. Vance examines the cultural pride and challenges of Appalachia, the impact of government policies, and the intersection of corporate culture with political beliefs. He dives into the motivations behind Trump's support and critiques the evolving landscape of free speech and expression in America.

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Intro

2min

A Personal Journey Through Appalachia and Its Lessons

3min

The Dual Nature of Appalachia

10min

Navigating Economic Solutions: A Right-Wing Debate

3min

Reviving Appalachia: Economic Opportunities and Challenges

11min

Navigating Government Intervention in the Economy

2min

Economic Policy and Personal Journeys

9min

From Acclaimed to Controversial: The Journey of a Political Book

2min

Understanding Trump's Heartland Appeal

14min

10.

Corporate America and the Rising Woke Agenda

5min

11.

Navigating Censorship and Corporate Neutrality

8min

Four years ago, Hillbilly Elegy was a well regarded memoir, now, with its 2020 Netflix adaptation, the work has become critically panned and the subject of endless controversy. The author, J.D. Vance, wrote about his upbringing in the Appalachian regions of Kentucky and Middletown, Ohio. A look into the history and values in this area of the country, it was recommended by mainstream outlets and cultural leaders in mass for insight into the plights of the white working class that impacted the 2016 election. That praise was short lived, however, when the nearly unanimous edict came down from the media that the trials of impoverished white Americans were insignificant and should be ignored. J.D. joins the show to discuss the book, the media’s harsh shift, and how conservatives can connect with the Appalachian and Rust Belt regions of the country moving forward.

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This is the last Sunday Special of 2020! We will have new episodes coming out in 2021, but we will be trying a new format. Episodes won’t be released on a schedule; they will be recorded as we find the right guest and the right topic to discuss. We have had such an amazing lineup of guests this season, and we’re excited for next year. We’ll see you then!

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