Ep. 081: What Makes An Appalachian?
Description
J.D. Vance’s selection as President Trump’s Vice-Presidential running mate has kicked up a renewed firestorm around Vance’s Appalachian bona fides and his book Hillbilly Elegy. Is he legitimately Appalachian? What does it even mean to be Appalachian? In this episode of Forgotten America, Garrett is joined by Anthony Hennen, journalist and fellow Appalachian, to discuss this Vice-Presidential pick and what it might mean for the region.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s Commentary on J.D. Vance
https://x.com/douglaswburns/status/1817976888695951677
https://x.com/SeanPEngland/status/1815366244624740751
J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy
https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547
Follow Anthony’s Work
https://expatalachians.com/author/anthonyh
https://tfas.org/news/tfas-announces-recipients-of-2023-24-robert-novak-journalism-fellowship/
https://www.thecentersquare.com/users/profile/anthony%20hennen/
Garrett Ballengee, Host
President & CEO - @gballeng
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer & Editor
Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
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