Appodlachia
A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.
Appodlachia
Latest Episodes
#266: Raise Hell, Praise Dolly (and more)
Today, Chuck mourns the passing of the great Dolly Rebecca Parton, then talks with Michaela Barnett — democratic candidate for congress in Tennessee's 2nd Congressional District. Check out Michaela's website:
#265: Can we really chip away at the GOP supermajority in West Virginia?
Today, Chuck talks to Delegate John Williams (D-Morgantown) about his bid for state senate, in hopes of flipping a Republican-held seat in West VirginiaCheck out John's website: https://w...
#264: The Data Center Revolt
Today, Chuck talks about one of the most important stories of the world cup that the U.S. government would rather you not know about, and speaks to climate organizer and host of The Hum podcast, Saul Levin, about the backlash to AI data centers...
#263: Fighting the scourge of Black Lung in the courts
Today, Chuck talks with Sam Petsonk about fighting in the courts for miners with Black Lung, and how the current admin is doing anything but "supporting" coal miners.In the intro, Chuck discusses the egregious arrest of Ohio's most intre...
#262: We can build working class power in the South
Today, Chuck talks with Oliver Larkin, a candidate for congress in Florida's 23rd congressional district. Oliver is an activist, union organizer, and proud Democratic Socialist looking to unseat pro-Iran War democratic Congressman Jared M...