Sarah Melotte

Daily Yonder reporters Sarah Melotte and Claire Carlson discuss how extremist political movements impact rural communities, focusing on examples like banning electronic voting systems and defunding libraries. They emphasize that rural areas face higher stakes when extremist movements infiltrate, affecting essential services and community dynamics. The episode explores the challenges faced by rural libraries, county clerks, and the influence of vocal minorities promoting election denialism. The guests highlight the importance of rural communal spaces like libraries and the broader implications of extremist movements in rural areas.