In this episode Neil and Will kick off a series of discussing "Media in Appalachia" with a sit down with Skylar Baker-Jordan, a journalist currently working with 100 Days in Appalachia. 100 Days is working to bring a diverse set of voices into focus throughout the region through media, focusing on news of Appalachia -- but more importantly BY APPALACHIANS. Skylar discusses the complexities of the region and how important it is for the media to display the diversity that is apparent throughout. Take a listen as he describes his love for the region - a region that hasn't always "loved him back." Find out how he is investing his time to better understand Appalachia in order to become a more knowledgeable voice for the region he has come to represent. You might even hear about, to Neil's joy, the making of a new Doctor - but in Neil's eyes he was always the king (of the islands). Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz of the week: Made x Mtns WNC!
In this month, we celebrate Pride in solidarity - but not ONLY in this month (as suggested in the episode - take a listen)!
100 Days in Appalachia - www.100daysinappalachia.com/
App News:
SOAR Country Music Highway Tribute - https://soar-ky.org/cmh/
"King Coal" WV Premiere - www.wviff.org/king-coal/
Backroads of Appalachia - https://backroadsofappalachia.org/
- Bitlux Sponsors Backroads of Appalachia - www.evaint.com/bitlux-sponsors-backroads-of-appalachia-as-its-official-air-travel-provider/
ARC ARISE (grant) - www.arc.gov/arise/
Willie Carver Jr on GMA ("Gay Poems for Red States") - www.goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/video/poem-book-inspires-lgbtq-youth-rural-areas-100310246
James Loveless (official) Obituary - www.pulaskifuneralhome.com/obituaries/james-loveless-2023
#AppBiz:
Made x Mtns WNV - https://madexmtns.com/
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