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The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia
Manage episode 423041622 series 3497675
What did you think of this episode?
We know modern Appalachia isn't isolated, so why do people keep using that word to describe a region that includes 13 states and 25 million people? This episode is a commentary on the origins of isolation (the word and the concept), how that perception became grounded over the years, why it couldn't be more untrue, and how words can have the power to change the resources allocated to Appalachian parts of our states.
Then, I'll tell you about one of my favorite historic places to stay, just along the Appalachian corridor.
Sources: ARC.gov, National Geographic, Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
Documentary mentioned in the episode: The Teacher Exodus
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Talking Appalachian Podcast | Covering the Appalachian Region from North to South | Patreon
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Unless another artist is featured, acoustic music on most episodes: "Steam Train" written by Elizabeth Cotten and performed by Landon Spain
Chapters
1. The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] The Write Note (00:12:22)
3. (Cont.) The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia (00:13:10)
64 episodes
Manage episode 423041622 series 3497675
What did you think of this episode?
We know modern Appalachia isn't isolated, so why do people keep using that word to describe a region that includes 13 states and 25 million people? This episode is a commentary on the origins of isolation (the word and the concept), how that perception became grounded over the years, why it couldn't be more untrue, and how words can have the power to change the resources allocated to Appalachian parts of our states.
Then, I'll tell you about one of my favorite historic places to stay, just along the Appalachian corridor.
Sources: ARC.gov, National Geographic, Blackburn Inn and Conference Center
Documentary mentioned in the episode: The Teacher Exodus
*Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and review the podcast (if you like it)!
*Support the show by sharing links to episodes on social
*Subscribe to support the podcast on the Facebook Talking Appalachian page, or here at our Patreon page to get bonus content:
Talking Appalachian Podcast | Covering the Appalachian Region from North to South | Patreon
*Paypal to support the show: @amyclarkspain
*Follow and message me on IG, FB, YouTube: @talkingappalachian
*To sponsor an episode or collaborate: [email protected] or message me at the link here or on social.
Unless another artist is featured, acoustic music on most episodes: "Steam Train" written by Elizabeth Cotten and performed by Landon Spain
Chapters
1. The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] The Write Note (00:12:22)
3. (Cont.) The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia (00:13:10)
64 episodes
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