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East Palestine Train Derailment
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A progressive podcast providing a counter-narrative to the negative portrayal and harmful stereotypes of Appalachia.

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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 intrepid gumshoe... more

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 Moskowitz.

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Today, Chuck talks with Ali Printz, an art historian from Appalachia and part of the GRIT Collective of Appalachian artists about a new exhibit at the Queens Museum in NYC about parts of Appalachia that has led her and others to raise concerns about ... more

Today, Chuck talks with Caitlin Ware and Brad Davis of From Below: Rising Together for Coalfield Justice about the water crisis in southern West Virginia and how they're organizing and advocating for clean water in the coalfields. 

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Recent Guests

Sam Petsonk
Attorney representing coal miners and labor disputes
Beckley, West Virginia-based attorney
Episode: #263: Fighting the scourge of Black Lung in the courts
Oliver Larkin
DSA-backed candidate challenging a centrist Democrat in Florida
Democratic Socialist of America (DSA)
Episode: #262: We can build working class power in the South
Ali Printz
Art historian, curator, and GRIT Collective member
GRIT Collective
Episode: #261: How NOT to tell the story of extraction in Appalachia
Caitlin Ware
Ordained minister, Holler Gospel; advocate for clean water in Southern West Virginia
Holler Gospel / From Below / Rising Together for Coalfield Justice
Episode: #260: The West Virginia Water Crisis
Brad Davis
Ordained minister, Holler Gospel; advocate for clean water in Southern West Virginia
Holler Gospel / From Below / Rising Together for Coalfield Justice
Episode: #260: The West Virginia Water Crisis
Lesley Pacey
Senior Environmental Officer at the Government Accountability Project
Government Accountability Project
Episode: #259: East Palestine Train Derailment: 3 years later
Nevin Sharma
Comedian from West Virginia, currently living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Comedian
Episode: #257: F**k ICE
Stacie Fugate
Executive Director of Appalachians for Appalachia
Episode: #256: Appalachian identity and the radical left agenda for the hollers
Josh Poe
Activist and leader in the Louisville Tenants Union
Louisville Tenants Union
Episode: #255: Louisville Tenants Union

Host

Chuck Corra
Host of the show, guiding interviews and shaping the conversation across episodes

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 529 ratings
  • The Ponderosa of PodCasts

    Unlike John Damnit Vance, they are from here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TP606
    United States2 years ago
  • Critical listen

    Absolutely critical examination of the true culture of Appalachia. So important to debunk stereotypes about our region and lift up voices that may seem unexpected to people outside of the area. A must listen if you want to have your thumb on the pulse of Appalachia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jon.speaks
    United States2 years ago
  • Appozzed

    Hosts rattle off the regime-approved center-left takes like nobody’s business. The Blair Mtn miners would weep if they saw the hosts’ soft visages.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Xochitl G.
    United States2 years ago
  • God denying liberals

    Keep on keeping on!

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    God-Denying, Gay Libs climb onto their soapbox and whine about whatever their Tv tells them to.

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Listeners Say

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Audience appreciates the region-focused, policy-forward approach.
Rambles and banter can be polarizing for some audiences.
Engaging deep-dives into Appalachia that debunk stereotypes.
Some listeners feel coverage tilts too far left for their tastes.
High-quality guests with thoughtful, grounded discussions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#263: Fighting the scourge of Black Lung in the courts
Q: Well, I guess to get started, I've read a little bit about your background, but I am curious just how you got involved in this area of the law with representing coal miners and Black Lung.
Sam explains his rural West Virginia roots, early exposure to mining communities, and a long-standing commitment to labor law as a way to defend workers' rights and preserve community wealth; he describes initial experiences with the Mine Workers Union and how that shaped his focus on Black Lung and related protections.
#261: How NOT to tell the story of extraction in Appalachia
Q: What steps did GRIT take to engage with the Queens Museum, and what outcomes did they seek from the collaboration?
GRIT sent a formal letter outlining issues, sought an apology and inclusion of Appalachian voices through didactics and public programs, and pressed for equitable collaboration rather than a quid pro quo involving the artists' own work.
#261: How NOT to tell the story of extraction in Appalachia
Q: What are some of the reasons Appalachian art has historically been appropriated, and how does that shape the current installation?
Ali Printz discusses historical suppression of Appalachian voices via outsider narrators, the misuse of regional imagery, and the perpetuation of stereotypes, which underscores why an outsider-led project can feel inauthentic or exploitative.
#259: East Palestine Train Derailment: 3 years later
Q: What has been the government response in the aftermath of this?
The government response has been inadequate, with ongoing health issues among residents and a lack of support for their healthcare needs.
#259: East Palestine Train Derailment: 3 years later
Q: What exactly happened with that train derailment, who was involved?
A train derailed carrying vinyl chloride and other hazardous chemicals, which resulted in massive fires and toxic chemical release. The decision to open burn the chemicals worsened the situation significantly.

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A progressive show that centers Appalachian issues, blending political analysis with cultural storytelling. Episodes frequently tackle working-class empowerment, regional justice, environmental and housing struggles, and grassroots activism, while inviting artists, organizers, and policy-focused guests to broaden perspectives on Appalachia and its place in national conversations. Noteworthy is the mix of policy critique, direct action storytelling, and a willingness to challenge stereotypes about the region, making it useful for listeners who want a bold, issue-driven take on regional issues and social justice.

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Recent guests on Appodlachia include:

1. Sam Petsonk
2. Oliver Larkin
3. Ali Printz
4. Caitlin Ware
5. Brad Davis
6. Lesley Pacey
7. Nevin Sharma
8. Stacie Fugate

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