We've got three more interviews with local candidates throughout and around Appalachia for you today!  Josh Remillard - a veteran running for the 118th House district for North Carolina state house (Haywood and Madison counties) https://www.joshremillard.com/Ally Layman -  Founding member and president of Huntington Pride running for the West Virginia House of Delegates 24th district, which is the Huntington area.  https://allyforwv.com/Kellen Squire - a nurse running for Virginia’s 55th house of delegates district, which is around the Charlottesville area https://www.squireforyou.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachiaPlugs for our friends!Vanishing Postcards: https://www.vanishingpostcards.com/Help support Kendra and Read Appalachia https://www.readappalachia.com/support-us-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps01:30 - Interview with Josh Remillard33:00 - Interview with Ally Layman51:00 - Interview with Kellen Squire-----------------------------------------------Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brownhttps://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Callie and Chuck talk about the recent Republican proposal to eliminate the Appalachian Regional CommissionPLUS! The TOP 5 WORST Parts of Hillbilly Elegy! And an under-the-radar segment that will make your blood boil. CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps00:59- Intro - Life updates, and recent polling05:59- Weekly List:  Top 5 Worst Parts of Hillbilly Elegy24:10 - Announcements24:50 -Don't ditch the ARC39:20 - Under-the-Radar in Appalachia: Eastern KY is getting shafted in grants-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

On this special bonus episode, we talk all things Kentucky Politics with Robert Kahne of My Old Kentucky Podcast https://myoldkentuckypodcast.podbean.com/We also feature a couple of under-the-radar Kentucky elections in the region and beyond that you should know about including Conor Halbleib (U.S. House candidate for KY 5th District) and Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson!Conor Halbleib: https://conor4kentucky.com/Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson: https://www.cherlynnstevenson.com/-----------------------------------------------Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brownhttps://corduroy-brown.com/Transition Music: Clover Lynn https://linktr.ee/hillbillygothicc-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps01:25 - Interview with Robert Kahne51:33- Interview with Conor Halbleib (U.S. House KY 5th District)01:16:40 - Interview with Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson (KY House 88th District)-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Callie and Chuck talk to Geonoah Davis - aka Geonovah - a hip hop artist from Big Stone Gap, Virginia about how where he from and his life experiences inspire his music and much more. Find all his music and other links here: https://linktr.ee/vbmg_geonovahCHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachiaHelp support Kendra and Read Appalachiahttps://www.readappalachia.com/support-us-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps01:44- Intro - Dr. Oz hates puppies09:16- Weekly List: Spookiest Places in Appalachia23:50 - Interview with Geonovah-----------------------------------------------Intro Transition Music: "Commotion" by Geonovahhttps://bit.ly/3eFImlzOutro Transition Music: "Mornin" by Geonovahhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3kqF3XlUks -----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Callie and Chuck talk to Delegate Danielle Walker, a fierce advocate for West Virginia and a powerful change agent who inspires hope in us for what West Virginia (and all of Appalachia) could and should be.  Delegate Walker is the people's delegate who stands up to bigoted politicians and corporate interests, and  FOR the people of her state. Learn more about Danielle's campaign: https://www.daniellewalkerwv.com/CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachiaVanishing Postcards: https://www.vanishingpostcards.com/Help support Kendra and Read Appalachiahttps://www.readappalachia.com/support-us-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps02:00 - Intro - Herschel "Abortion Rebate" Walker08:21- Weekly List: The Worst Presidents from Appalachia (and adjacent)27:00 - Interview with Del. Danielle Walker-----------------------------------------------Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brownhttps://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Callie and Chuck talk to Rusty Williams, a cannabis advocate and candidate for the West Virginia House of Delegates 59th District (Charleston, Nitro area).  Learn more about Rusty's campaign: https://www.rustywilliamswv.com/PLUS! we run through the racist history of "Reefer Madness" and its Chief Racism Officer Henry J. Anslinger,AND we talk about why TN lawmakers are concerned about litter boxes and furriesCHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachiaVanishing Postcards: https://www.vanishingpostcards.com/Help support Kendra and Read Appalachiahttps://www.readappalachia.com/support-us-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps00:45 - Big Ideas Fest Recap03:51- Tn republicans think kids want litter boxes in classrooms11:53 - The #1 worst person on Weed from Appalachia22:40 - Announcements (Patreon Limericks!)25:49 - Interview with Rusty Williams01:15:00 - Reading our new reviews-----------------------------------------------Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brownhttps://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Today, we give you some important political updates and run through our list of Top 4 Politicians committing fraud against the government in Appalachia!CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Buy Silas House's New Book!https://bookshop.org/books/lark-ascending-9781643751597/9781643751597Help support Kendra and Read Appalachiahttps://www.readappalachia.com/support-us-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps01:20 - Intro - galavanting around Appalachia05:08 - LIST - Top 4 Politicians defrauding the government in Appalachia23:15 - Announcements 27:40 - Midterm politics update59:35 - Under-the-radar in Appalachia: Convict Leasing01:01:40 - REVIEWS!-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Callie talks to Clovery Lynn - aka Hillbilly Gothic - about being an openly trans Appalachian woman on the internet, her southwest Virginia roots, and her bluegrass banjo-pickin' badassery. PLUS Top 5 Wild and Weird Festivals and events in Appalachia. CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Clover Lynn's Links: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/hillbillygothiccHelp support Kendra and Read Appalachia https://www.readappalachia.com/support-us-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps01:13 - Appalachian State Redemption13:00- Top 5 Wild & Weird events and festivals in Appalachia31:37 - Announcements 34:00 - Interview with Clover Lynn-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "BANJO" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Callie talks to Whitney - aka the Appalachian Forager - about all things foraging.  And Chuck and Callie discuss the Top 4 billionaires/millionaires behaving badly in Appalachia. PLUS, we hear from Three Sheets to the Wind and the Local HoneysCHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachiaVanishing Postcards: https://www.vanishingpostcards.com/-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps03:38 - Our plans to cover local under-the-radar elections05:00- 4 billionaires/millionaires behaving badly in Appalachia 31:35 - Announcements (Patreon Limericks!)33:40 - Interview with the Appalachian Forager01:05:16 - Three Sheets to the Wind and the Local Honeys on EKY flood relief and supporting local artists 01:36:00 - Reading our new reviews Whitney's Links: Website: https://appalachianforager.com/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@appalachian_foragerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/appalachian_foragerLocal Honeys/Three Sheets LinksSupport Flood Relief: https://secure.everyaction.com/OML6CQi5H06RMoKDml1bjQ2Live at Cathedral Domain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKNZ6IS_JKwThree Sheets to the Wind: https://bit.ly/3RUlwEAThe Local Honeys:  http://www.thelocalhoneys.com/-----------------------------------------------Transition Music: "Leave it to Me" by Corduroy Brownhttps://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show

Callie and Chuck go through the Top 5 worst Appalachian politicians running in 2022 (and 2023) then discuss the stereotype that Appalachian people are "uneducated" and its origins. CHECK OUT OUR NEW MERCH! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------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-----------------------------------------------Timestamps01:13 - The top 5 worst Appalachian politicians running in 2022 (and 23)27:17- Announcements (Patreon Limericks + reviews!)31:13 - The uneducated stereotypeSome sources: Appalachian Stereotypes: Cultural History, Gender, and Sexual Rhetoric: https://bit.ly/3AJz1jGHootin’ and Hollerin’: The Portrayal of Appalachians in Popular Media (Saanah Alberts) https://bit.ly/3D3ilXiHiding the Hillbilly: Living with Stereotype Threat: https://bit.ly/3D9f9sSMedia Stereotype Effects on the Social Identity of Appalachians: https://bit.ly/3cNoM66-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code "APPODLACHIA" for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/Our website is great, and it’s because Starry Eyes Media built it.  Yours can be too! https://www.starryeyes.media/-----------------------------------------------Follow us!-Instagram: http://instagram.com/appodlachia-Twitter: http://twitter.com/appodlachia-Facebook: http://facebook.com/appodlachia-TikTok:  http://tiktok.com/appodlachia-Discord: https://discord.gg/czgUeWzvhT-----------------------------------------------None of the views expressed on this show represent the views of either Chuck or Callie's employersSend us a textSupport the show