Appodlachia

Chuck and Callie discuss one hell of an election night this past Tuesday, including the results in Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia, as well as the end of Joe Manchin's senate career and his weird side quest to "find the middle"Plus!  Callie and Chuck talk with Dorian Palmer, president of the North Carolina Young Democrats, about capturing this momentum into 2024. HELP SAVE THE WHEELING JAMBOREE! https://gofund.me/ac551fbcTimestamps: 01:00  - Joe Manchin's incoming side quest09:00 - Some great election results!34:56 - Interview with Dorian Palmer59:49 - Under-the-radar:  A tribute to Loyal Jones-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Callie discuss Issues 1 & 2 in Ohio - two ballot initiatives enshrining abortion, contraception, fertility care, and miscarriage care (among others) in Ohio's Constitution and legalizing recreational weed.  Plus!  Callie talks with Dwight Garner, a NY Times columnist and author of "The Upstairs Delicatessen: On eating, reading, reading about eating, and eating while reading."Get Dwight's book here! https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-upstairs-delicatessen-on-eating-reading-reading-about-eating-and-eating-while-reading-dwight-garner/19509951Timestamps: 00:45  - Issues 1 & 217:56 - Interview with Dwight Garner45:50 - Under-the-radar:  WVU Admin heads rolling?-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck talks with Allen Junge, Kate Anderson, and Emmi Cohen of the Activision Blizzard King (ABK) Workers Alliance about how video game workers are unionizing and organizing for a better work environment!  Acivision-Blizzard is one of the largest video game publishers in the world and is the publisher for games like Call of Duty, Guitar Hero, Crash Bandicoot, and more.  The ABK Workers Alliance is a group of organized workers from video game company Activision Blizzard. Formed in response to a July 2021 state lawsuit against the company for harassment and discriminatory work practices, the worker advocacy group A Better ABK organized walkouts and demonstrations against the company's policy and practices. The quality assurance workers of subsidiary Raven Software went on strike in December after part of the team was fired. The striking workers announced their union as the Game Workers Alliance in late January 2022 and offered to end the strike pending their union's recognition.ABK Workers Alliance LinksWebsite: https://abkwatch.org/abk-workers-allianceTwitter: https://twitter.com/abetterabk?lang=enTimestamps: 01:15 - Intro: looking back at 200 episodes!07:40 - Kentucky governor's debate/Andy wiping the floor34:00  - Interview with ABK Workers Alliance01:06:00 - Under-the-radar:  Wifi on school buses-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

We have a laid back week and discuss creepy places in Appalachia and Big Jim getting the coveted endorsement of an indicted president.Timestamps: 02:04 - Intro: Big Dog05:20 - Creepy places in Appalachia33:40  - Under-the-Radar - Big Jim Endorsed-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

We have a laid back week and discuss powerful men in Appalachia behaving badly - most of which are politicians, or failed politicians. Timestamps: 01:30 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin 03:40 - BIF recap08:05 - Fat Bear Queen10:30 -  An absurdly long and hilarious ad16:30  - Powerful men behaving badly -----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

We talk about the importance of Taylor Swift ditching Travis Kelce for an Appalachian, for the sake of our region's economy, John Fetterman's wardrobe controversy, and why the first two senators to call for Sen. Bob Menendez to resign were also guests on  Appodlachia.Plus! Callie talks with Allison Ricket and Claire Ramsey  Building Bridges 2 Careers about how they're working to bridge the gap between education and employment by fostering school, business, and community relationships to inspire career choice through experience, entrepreneurship, and educatin!Learn more about Building Bridges 2 Careershttps://www.bb2careers.org/Check out Appalachian Big Ideas Festivalhttps://www.appalachianky.org/bigideas/Timestamps: 01:15 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin 07:58 - Taylor Swift can fix the Appalachian Economy17:22 - John Fetterman's clothes and Bob Menendez29:39 - Announcements35:10  - BB2C Interview-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck talks with Amanda Page, David Bernabo, and John Miller about the documentary "Peerless City" about Portsmouth, OH.  We also chat about John's documentary "Moundsville."  They're both fascinating, and Peerless City is now avaialble on PBS Passport, so check it out!!Peerless City and Moundsville Links https://www.peerlesscity.com/https://www.pbs.org/show/peerless-city/https://moundsville.org/https://www.pbs.org/show/moundsville/Check out Appalachian Big Ideas Festivalhttps://www.appalachianky.org/bigideas/Timestamps: 01:15 - Intro: Great Value-brand Joe Manchin 07:40 - Checkin' in on Congressman Mad Dog 20/2015:27 - Announcements24:10  - Peerless City Interview53:26 - Under-the-radar:  The Manchinchurian Candidate-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Callie talk with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United Students Union to talk about the ridiculous budget cuts at WVU, E Gordon Gee's poor leadership, and what students, alumni, faculty, and supporters are doing to push back against the erosion of the state's largest land-grant university.Follow West Virginia United Students' Union and learn more about them, and support them!!https://aftacademics.org/wvunitedsu/https://twitter.com/wvunitedsuJOIN THE ALUMNI RALLY THIS SATURDAY! 1PM SATURDAY SEPT. 9TH IN FRONT OF THE MOUNTAINLAIR IN MORGANTOWNWEAR BLACK!Timestamps: 02:20 - Intro: Weed in Cherokee country09:30 - E Gordon Grift and his history of Scrooge McDuckin 23:50 - Interview with Shelby Meador and Christian Adams of WV United01:12-12 - Under-the-radar:  Waymakers CollectiveArticles Mentionedhttps://westvirginiawatch.com/2023/08/22/wvu-troubles-not-surprising-with-gees-history-of-lavish-spending/ https://ordinary-times.com/2023/08/29/the-maleficent-gordon-gee-and-his-malfunctioning-money-machine/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Chuck and Callie talk with Elaine Eisinger, who's child was a student at The Covenant School in Nashville  on March 27th, 2023, where a mass shooting took the lives of 6 innocent people, including 3 children.  Elaine shares her personal story of how she became involved in politics in Tennessee, her experience about that horrific day in March, and what her and other parents are doing to change the Volunteer State and make it a safer place for kids to go to school. (Elaine appears in her personal capacity as a private citizen and parent of a student at the Covenant School) Please consider supporting Covenant Families for a Brighter Tomorrowhttps://www.covenantbrightertomorrows.org/This is a grassroots organization comprised of parents, survivors, and staff deeply impacted by this tragedy whose objective is to provide education around the impact and prevention of school shootings, improve mental health support, and drive meaningful legislative change to ensure the safety of children and staff in schools.Timestamps: 02:20 - Question of the week: What is something that pisses off Appalachians but nobody else?18:05 - Rich Man North of Richmond's misplaced ire 26:46 - Interview with Elaine Eisinger -----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia----------------------------------------------Transition music: "Paper Town" by Balsam Range (used with artist permission)https://www.balsamrange.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show

Callie chats with A. Toni Young of the Community Education Group,  which works to  providing access to healthcare, public education, and job training, plus securing financial investments to underserved rural communities and community-based organizations in West Virginia and Appalachia. Callie and Chuck discuss the disaster at WVU, and their support for students protesting absurd programmatic cuts at the state's largest university.AND we read your best arrest stories!-----------------------------------------------Intro/Outro and Interview transition music: "Interstate" by Hello JuneCheck out Hello June https://www.wearehellojune.com/Check out our new sponsor!  Red Rooster Coffee!Use our promo code "DOLLY" for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/-----------------------------------------------Timestamps: 00:44 - Question of the Week :  Best Arrest Stories 17:48 - Patreon Limericks18:59 - Interview with A. Toni Young44:06 - Under the Radar: WVU WTF-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $1/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more http://www.patreon.com/appodlachia--------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/ DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employers, and they never will. Send us a textSupport the show