We have a great interview today with Sam Brown Petsonk - democratic nominee for West Virginia Attorney General (Check out video of the full interview HERE!).  Sam talks about his plan to move West Virginia forward, current AG Patrick Morrissey's policies that take health care away from West Virginians, and memories of his time working for the late, great Sen. Robert C. Byrd. Learn more about sam and his campaign here All the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

Lucky for our listeners, we have debate hall of fame-inductee Big John Isner (not a joke) on hand (as always) to talk about the first presidential debate.  We discuss the topics, how they might relate to Appalachians, and of course... the Rock. Join our patreon to get access to today's bonus segment:  Amy Coney Barrett's "arguably unconstitutional" West Virginia. All the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

We explore the legacy of RBG and the surprising relevance of Appalachia in many of the notable opinions she delivered from the Supreme Court bench. Timestamps: -00:23 -  Intro - Terrible Kidz Bop remixes-03:23 - Reaction/response to RBG's death-15:31 - General background on RBG-18:25 - RBG's impact on Appalachia-37:12 -  Beef with Big John All the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

We speak with Ben Salango, Kanawha County Commissioner and democratic nominee for Governor of West Virginia. We touch on the topics of rural broadband, school re-openings in a COVID-19 world, fixing the brain drain in West Virginia, and Ben makes his case for why West Virginians should send Gov. Jim Justice into an early retirement.All the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

Join us as we discuss this week's controversies in Morgantown and talk with Todd Drezner about his new documentary on a senate race in West VirginiaAll the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

We speak with TN Senate Minority Leader Jeff Yarbro about a new law in Tennessee targeted at protestersAll the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

We talk with Chris Hamby, New York Times investigative reporter and winner of the Pulitzer Prize, about his new book detailing the resurgence of black lung in Appalachia and the resilient miners fighting for justiceAll the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

We speak with Steve Shell and Cam Collins of "Old Gods of Appalachia"All the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

Queer Appalachia: Show us the receipts! We walk through the allegations against Queer Appalachia and our takesAll the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show

We speak with Rosemary Ketchum about her historic election victory and much moreAll the things-We got a substack!  Check it out!-Join our Patreon, for whatever you want to pay, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and moreCheck out our wonderful sponsors!-Cornbread Hemp CBD and THC gummies: (use code  "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off)- Starry Eyes Media built our website and can build yours too! Follow us!-Instagram-Twitter-Facebook-TikTok-DiscordAppodlachia is a production of 18 Husky. None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers. Send us a textSupport the show