Appalachia is at the center of some of the most important labor strikes in the country. We talk about them and why politicians have been so hesitant to speak out in support of them. In this episode: -The return of DATA-Lachia in the context of the Virginia election!-Announcements-Strike-A-Lachia-Beef with the Big Bird of BeefHelp union miners in Alabama give their kids a great Christmas by purchasing a gift from their Target registry!!! https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift-giver?registryId=fe4dbf50-09ed-11ec-9754-316e5419043a&type=CHARITYLink to original UMWA video and Cecil Roberts speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh1I8vYsYW4TAKE OUR ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK SURVEY! https://forms.gle/k3fPokcgwp5YJcYd8Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

We finish our series on John Brown with part 2, covering the Harper's Ferry raid and aftermathTAKE OUR ANONYMOUS FEEDBACK SURVEY! https://forms.gle/k3fPokcgwp5YJcYd8Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

Danielle Kirk is a native of Mingo County, WV currently lives in Eastern Kentucky who has made a name for herself for being a strong and positive voice for Appalachia on TikTok to her over 140,000 followers and counting.  We talk about where she grew up, her thoughts on Appalachian stereotypes, and why Charles Booker needs to do more to reach the people of Eastern Kentucky!Follow Danielle on TikTok!: www.tiktok.com/@daniellekirk731Transition Music: “Me and the Redbird River” by Carla Gover https://carlagover.com/ Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

We cover the legendary abolitionist John Brown - viewed by many as an essential catalyst for the Civil War. This is part 1. Part 2 will be coming out soon. Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events, and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

Kendra Winchester joins us to talk about her love of Appalachia and books, and how those two things influenced her to start Read Appalachia!01:02 - Intro: Fat Bear Week07:30 - Announcements15:04 - Interview with Kendra Winchester50:40 - Beef with the U.S. Debt Ceiling of BeefRead Appalachia - https://www.readappalachia.com/- Instagram - @readappalachia - Twitter - @ReadAppalachiaReading Women - https://www.readingwomenpodcast.com/- https://apple.co/3ak3qbk- Instagram - @thereadingwomenSupport Julia's crowdfunding campaign here: https://bit.ly/3oYYuBBTransition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ Ad-free episodes, bonus content, live events and more for as little as $5 a month - http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaSend us a textSupport the show

We talk about the infrastructure/reconciliation bills, the ridiculousness in Congress surrounding them, and how they impact Appalachia00:25 - Intro: FAT BEAR WEEK 11:36 - Announcements24:34 - The infrastructure bill and all the bs along with it55:03 - Beef with the Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart of BeefNominations are now open for the 2021 Appalachian Awards! Submit your nominees here: https://forms.gle/2U1zKA9nvh1csqL2AWant bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaKentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)Send us a textSupport the show

We spoke with Amelia Knisely and Molly Born about their massively important new report on West Virginia's foster care crisisAmelia: https://twitter.com/ameliakniselyMolly: https://twitter.com/molly_born00:13 - Intro: Josh Mandel self-own16:10 - Announcements24:36 - Interview1:03:04 - Beef with the Chris Pratt of BeefLinks to reporting: Part 1: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/21/west-virginia-foster-care-out-of-state-homes/Part 2: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/22/west-virginia-foster-family-cps-worker-shortage/Part 3: https://mountainstatespotlight.org/2021/09/23/wv-foster-care-prevention-programs/Nominations are now open for the 2021 Appalachian Awards! Submit your nominees here: https://forms.gle/2U1zKA9nvh1csqL2AWant bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaKentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/Send us a textSupport the show

We discuss the recent idea of Amazon building "factory towns" and why it's probably not the savior the working class is looking for00:13 - Intro: 100th episode Rep. Mad Dog 20/20, constitutional champion08:32 - Announcements10:59 - Weekly giveaway winner12:30 - Review of the week17:14 - Amazon company towns48:19 - Beef with the Duke, the Bush's Baked Beans Dog of BeefWant bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaKentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)Send us a textSupport the show

We talk with native Appalachian Rep. Tim Ryan, former presidential candidate, democratic congressman for Ohio's 13th district, and candidate for United States Senate from the great state of Ohio. 00:48 - Intro: Hangry stories09:08 - Announcements10:22 - Weekly giveaway winner12:26 - Review of the week14:48 - Pre-interview18:40 - Interview with Rep. Tim Ryan 40:24 - Beef with the Iron Sheik of BeefTransition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaKentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)Send us a textSupport the show

We talk with Crystal Wilkinson - award-winning author, Affrilachian poet, and Poet Laureate of Kentucky - about her new book "Perfect Black."You can get Perfect Black wherever books are sold but would love it if you bought it from our friends at Wordplay WV (https://bookshop.org/books/perfect-black/9780813151168).00:36 - Intro: Bub/Bubba/Bubby meanings07:25 - Announcements18:53 - Interview with Crystal Wilkinson54:40 - Beef with the Elizabeth Holmes of BeefTransition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/ Want bonus content, live shows, and more? http://www.patreon.com/appodlachiaKentucky-based family-owned CBD for you, your pets, or anyone: http://www.cornbreadhemp.com (use promo code "APPODLACHIA" to get 25% off your order at checkout)Send us a textSupport the show