What do a pothole-riddled town in Minnesota, a margarita-fueled island in Florida, and a micronation with a space program have in common? They all tried to secede — seriously. In this episode of Messy Minded, Jess takes you on a road trip through America’s weirdest breakup attempts: Kinney, MN declares independence over water issues; Key West forms the Conch Republic to protest a roadblock; Hell, Michigan just wants to mess with you; and the State of Jefferson campaigns for rural pride. You’ll meet President Kevin Baugh of Molossia (long may he reign), relive the bold defiance of Sam Houston during the Texan push for independence, and detour into the Bundy family’s very real armed standoff in Oregon. There’s even Rockport’s letter to the Queen and the anarchic dream of Slab City. Plus: can you actually secede? And why does everyone want to start a country in the first place?

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