Home Cooked - Ep 1: Old Meth, New Meth Rural Remix podcast

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Welcome to the Beyond the Clock Podcast, where rural stories take center stage! In this podcast, Ash Hanson from Department of Public Transformation and Anna Claussen from Voices for Rural Resilience are your hosts on a journey into the hearts, minds, and imaginations of rural artists, cultural workers, and change-makers across the country. In this episode, Anna and Ash converse with Beyond the Clock Resident Artist, Eliza Blue, and share their hopes and ideas for this season’s podcasts. They explore the concept of ruralness, embracing tensions in identity, and the role of rural artists as stewards and storytellers.…

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Keep It Rural - Ep. 28: The Real Life Consequences of a Federal Spending Freeze 20:47

4天之前20:47

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From slashing electric vehicle infrastructure to cutting grants for farmers, the Trump administration’s attempt to “trim the fat” off government spending has caused chaos and confusion in Washington D.C. and beyond. Claire and Julia break down how two spending freezes have affected folks on the ground in rural America.(Photo credit Claire Carlson)…

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Keep it Rural-Ep. 27: How the Death of DEI Hurts Small Towns 12:20

18天之前12:20

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President Donald Trump has made it a priority in the first weeks of his second administration to cut diversity, equity and inclusion—DEI—programs across the federal government. Universities and corporations are largely following suit. On this episode of Keep it Rural, Daily Yonder reporters Claire Carlson and Julia Tilton are joined by Lane Wendell Fischer, a small-town Kansas native and Yale University alumnus whose recent commentary explores the impact of DEI efforts on rural populations. Fischer is also a reporter for the Daily Yonder, where he frequently covers education. Photo: Beth Harpaz/AP…

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Keep it Rural-Ep. 26: Wildfire Risks Are Everyone’s Problem Now 19:02

5 weeks之前19:02

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The recent Los Angeles wildfires have highlighted something rural people already knew: no place is safe from fire as climate change exacerbates the conditions that make sparks fly. This reality makes federal disaster relief more important than ever, but the new Trump administration could make it harder for victims to get government help. Photo: Noah Berger/AP…

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Keep it Rural-Ep. 25: This Ain’t Our Grandmas’ Winter Anymore 6:41

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On the heels of the news that 2024 was the hottest year on record — beating out 2023 for the top spot — Daily Yonder reporters Claire Carlson and Julia Tilton reflect on winter past and future. Claire shares stories from her holiday travels to rural Pennsylvania, where her grandparents met as young people on a frozen toboggan slide that hasn’t run since 2014. Julia shares stories from her grandmother’s upbringing in New Hampshire and New York, where seasonal snow piles once towered so high they lasted well into the spring months. Photo: New London, NH. 1957.…

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On the Rebound (stories from recovery court) 45:09

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Host Sara June Jo-Sæbo explores the transformative power of Recovery Court in Southwest Virginia, an innovative alternative to incarceration for individuals struggling with addiction. Through deeply personal stories from participants and judges, “On the Rebound” reveals how the program combines accountability, compassion, and fitness to support recovery and examines the pervasive impact of drug culture on rural communities.…

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Keep it Rural-Ep. 24: What Trump’s Cabinet Picks Mean for Rural America 12:29

12 weeks之前12:29

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Donald Trump is preparing for his second term in the White House by making nominations for key Cabinet positions. Daily Yonder reporters Claire Carlson and Julia Tilton discuss two of Trump’s picks – those slated to lead the Environmental Protection Agency and the US Department of Agriculture if approved by the Senate. Julia provides background on Lee Zeldin, the former New York Congressman Trump has nominated for the EPA. Claire and Julia discuss how Zeldin’s past positions on fracking and rural communities might influence his leadership at the EPA. Claire digs into Brooke Rollins’ work at the America First Policy Institute and what it could say about her vision for the country if appointed US Secretary of Agriculture.If you like what you hear on Keep it Rural and the Rural Remix feed, consider supporting rural, nonprofit journalism by donating to the Daily Yonder. Right now, all donations up to $1,000 are matched dollar-for-dollar. Go to dailyyonder.com/newsmatch to get started. Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP…

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Keep it Rural-Ep. 23: Dispatches from a Coastal Cranberry Bog 7:36

14 weeks之前7:36

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North Cove, Washington once had the fastest eroding shoreline on the West Coast. For the 72 cranberry farmers who call the area home, the erosion was an existential threat to the local community and economy. That was, until Connie Allen and her late husband David Cottrell got involved. Daily Yonder reporters Claire Carlson and Julia Tilton bring you the story of “Wash Away No More”, a grassroots effort to keep erosion at bay along a rural community’s beach.…

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Backroad Ballots: Election 2024 by the Numbers 29:28

15 weeks之前29:28

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The Associated Press called the presidential election in favor of former president Donald Trump at 5:34 am on November 6th, the morning after Election Day. But even before that, political pundits and TV reporters had plenty to say about rural voters and their role in re-electing Trump. Now that the numbers are in, host Olivia Weeks examines these assertions in the latest episode of Backroad Ballots, and takes a closer look at what happened on November 5th. In this bonus episode, Weeks talks with Tim Marema, the editor-in-chief of the Daily Yonder, and Sarah Melotte, the Daily Yonder’s data correspondent. Their conversation focuses on high-level election results and the rural voter’s role in deciding the outcomes of the presidential race and state-wide ballot measures.…

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Keep it Rural-Ep 22: Debriefing the Rural Vote and its Many Myths 11:42

16 weeks之前11:42

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Former President Donald Trump’s re-election to the White House has many looking at rural America to understand his victory. Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson is joined by Keep it Rural producer and fellow reporter Julia Tilton to discuss why focusing on small-town voters alone is misleading. They break down data analyzed by the Daily Yonder to show that rural voters are only part of Trump’s success story. Plus, Claire and Julia chat about what’s to come in the months ahead, particularly as President Joe Biden works to preserve his legacy on climate policies.If you like what you hear on Keep it Rural and the Rural Remix feed, consider supporting rural, nonprofit journalism by donating to the Daily Yonder. Right now, all donations up to $1,000 are matched dollar-for-dollar. Go to dailyyonder.com/newsmatch to get started. Photo: Alex Brandon/AP…

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Keep it Rural-Ep 21: Are Split Ticket Voters a Dying Breed? 11:06

18 weeks之前11:06

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Once upon a time, it was not unheard of for a voter to cast a Republican vote for president and a Democratic vote for a down-ballot candidate like a congressman or state representative – or vice versa. In the 1970s and 80s, an estimated 25% of voters split their ballots this way.Now, this type of voter is rarer than ever because of the political polarization that defines modern-day American politics. This week, Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses the decline of the split ticket voter and what it might mean for Montana’s Senate race.…

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Backroad Ballots-Ep. 5: The Country Vote with the Daily Yonder 34:48

19 weeks之前34:48

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In the newest episode of the Backroad Ballots podcast, we asked our staff what they are paying close attention to between now and the election. Host Olivia Weeks interviewed Daily Yonder publisher Dee Davis, and Daily Yonder reporters Claire Carlson and Sarah Melotte about election denial , how Democratic policy affects rural America, campaign communication, whether rural voters are truly over represented in the Electoral College and Senate, how Hurricane Helene could disrupt voting infrastructure in North Carolina, and more.…

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Keep it Rural-Ep. 20: Misinformation in the Wake of Catastrophe 9:47

20 weeks之前9:47

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This week, Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson talks about the dangers of misinformation in the wake of hurricanes Helene and Milton. As Claire points out, a lot of the misinformation comes from climate change deniers.

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Keep it Rural-Ep 19: Hurricane Helene Hit My Colleague's Rural Town 16:45

22 weeks之前16:45

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We bring you a special Keep it Rural this week. Claire speaks with her colleague, Daily Yonder reporter Sarah Melotte about the devastating hurricane Helene. Sarah is currently unable to get to her home in Bakersville, North Carolina. She lives in the western part of the state where roads in and out are completely flooded. Claire talked with her about what it’s been like to see her community reeling from a hurricane, and what it all means for rural Appalachia. If you have reporting ideas about Hurricane Helene or want to share your experiences, email Sarah Melotte at sarah@dailyyonder.com To contribute to Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, visit: Homeward Bound of Western North Carolina: https://homewardboundwnc.org/ The World Central Kitchen: https://wck.org/ All Hands and Hearts: https://www.allhandsandhearts.org/…

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Keep it Rural-Ep 18: The Humanity of the American Rest Stop 5:20

24 weeks之前5:20

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Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson talks about some of the hidden and not so hidden benefits of rest stops on American highways.

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Keep it Rural-Ep. 17: Salmon on the Run 6:52

26 weeks之前6:52

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Salmon have always had a perilous journey returning home to spawn. Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson explains how climate change has made their mere existence perilous.

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How to Nurture Thriving Communities 42:03

26 weeks之前42:03

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The opening discussion from this year's Rural Assembly Everywhere, Lead for America Co-founder Benya Kraus and Wahpetunwan Dakota artist, writer, and midwife Autumn Cavender — in conversation about what it takes to nurture thriving communities

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Local Museums: Agency in Storytelling and Community Voice 39:07

27 weeks之前39:07

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Four experienced arts administrators discuss agency in storytelling and community voice. • Francisco Guajardo , Chief Executive Officer of the Museum of South Texas History in Edinburg, Texas; • Madeline Matson , Executive Director of the Columbia Pacific Heritage Museum in Ilwaco, Washington; and • Gwendolyn Trice , founder and Executive Director of the Maxville Heritage Interpretive Center (MHIC), a museum located in Joseph, Oregon. • Stephen Gong , executive director of the Center for Asian American Media…

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Keep it Rural Ep 16: Death by Missing Paperwork 6:42

28 weeks之前6:42

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This week on Keep it Rural, Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson talks about how in rural communities, where access to resources and support is already limited, the aftermath of disasters often brings a second wave of hardship.

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Backroad Ballots - Bonus Ep: Defining Democracy 25:07

28 weeks之前25:07

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This conversation was originally recorded for the Rural Assembly Everywhere virtual event. In this episode, Center for Rural Strategies President Dee Davis sits down with political scientists Kathy Cramer, from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and Hahrie Han from Johns Hopkins University. They discuss the challenges facing American democracy, rural resentment and economic populism, and what it means to rebuild trust in struggling communities.…

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Backroad Ballots - Ep 3: Diverging Economies, Fractured Politics 46:45

29 weeks之前46:45

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How have rural and urban economies diverged in recent decades, and what effect has that had on the geography of American politics? In this episode, Daily Yonder reporter Olivia Weeks speaks with historian Keith Orejel and journalist Nick Bowlin about the history of “small-town boosters,” the outsized effect of the Great Recession on rural America, and the lack of corporate accountability in sparsely populated places.…

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Keep it Rural-Ep15: The National Park Crowd Dilemma 9:45

30 weeks之前9:45

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Hours-long lines, faulty vehicle permitting systems, and poorly maintained facilities beg one question: are there too many people visiting national parks?

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Backroad Ballots - Ep 2: Who is the Rural Voter? 50:06

30 weeks之前50:06

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Who is the rural voter and what does she stand for? In conversation with political scientists Nicholas Jacobs and Chelsea Kaufman, Daily Yonder reporter Olivia Weeks discusses the demographics of the rural electorate. In this episode, learn more about who actually turns out to the polls and the values that motivate their decisions.…

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Rural Assembly Everywhere Virtual Event: Register Now! 2:32

31 weeks之前2:32

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Rural Assembly Everywhere virtual event is August 1st, 2024 at 1 pm Eastern. Register now ! In a year marked by elections and challenges, it’s essential to shift our focus toward envisioning what it truly means for rural areas to flourish. That’s why this year’s Rural Assembly Everywhere will explore a diverse range of topics, all centered on nurturing ourselves and our rural communities. Hear from rural leaders, organizers, community workers and artists as we explore what it means to nurture a thriving community. REGISTER NOW! Read more about our panels and speakers here !…

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Backroad Ballots - Ep 1: Representation Reimagined 51:55

31 weeks之前51:55

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In this episode of Backroads Ballots, Daily Yonder reporter Olivia Weeks asks what the post-2016 years have taught us about progressive organizing in small-town America. With rural movement builders Annie Contractor and Anthony Flaccavento, they discuss the role of the labor movement in rural life, the “branding problem” facing Democrats, and the mismatch between short-term election cycles and long-term structural change.…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 14: Kamala Harris and Rural America 7:05

32 weeks之前7:05

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Kamala Harris is most likely the new Democratic nominee for president. Does she have what it takes to win rural voters?

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Keep It Rural - Ep 13: Gone Batty 7:55

34 weeks之前7:55

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Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson's recent bat encounter on a camping trip prompted this episode all about the only mammal that flies. Over the past decade, a fungal disease has killed millions of bats in North America. The struggle to contain the disease illustrates how little control we humans have over illness and death, much to our own chagrin.…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 12: Extremism and Conspiracy 9:09

36 weeks之前9:09

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Are rural communities prone to conspiracy? Not necessarily. Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson breaks down this misconception by looking at the notorious Bundy family and the election denial movement.

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Rural Food Traditions: German Bread 15:39

36 weeks之前15:39

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Lois Keller is an avid baker and a spokesperson for the Kansas Wheat Commission. In this episode, she speaks about how her son’s diagnosis of Celiac disease has been a part of her baking history and all about many unique German bread recipes. Check out recipes, show notes, and more on our website .

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Rural Food Traditions: Biscuits 15:56

37 weeks之前15:56

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On this episode we are learning all about the art of making biscuits! Appalachian leader Margo Miller speaks about how a middle school competition led to a lifelong passion for biscuits and how she is returning to her roots through crafting and baking. Check out the recipe, show notes, and more on our website .…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 11: Notes from a Juror 9:24

38 weeks之前9:24

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With the recent conviction of former President Donald Trump, juries have been in the news. And on the mind of Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson who just reported for jury duty. In this episode, she discusses her experience and questions if certainty beyond all doubt is possible in courtrooms.

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Rural Food Traditions: Cornbread 14:14

38 weeks之前14:14

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Tina Mozelle Braziel is a poet and author living in rural Alabama. In this episode she shares her secrets to cornbread, what life is like in the glass cabin she built with her husband, and some of her poetry. Check out the recipe, show notes, and more on our website .

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Rural Food Traditions: White Bread 12:55

39 weeks之前12:55

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On this episode, we are speaking with Cheryl Whitesitt about her grandmother's recipe for white bread. Cheryl is the Executive Director of the Minnesota Future Problem Solving Program where students are taught how to think, not what to think. Cheryl lives in Brownsville, Minnesota on a farm that has been in her husband’s family for many years, where she shares her love for breadmaking with her children and grandchildren. Check out the recipe, show notes, and more on our website .…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 10: On Savoring and Slowing Down 7:37

40 weeks之前7:37

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Our obsession with speed and efficiency might fill our stomachs, but it doesn’t do much else. Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses how we can slow down in a fast food culture.

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Rural Food Traditions: Sourdough 25:07

40 weeks之前25:07

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On this episode we are speaking with Eliza Blue about the art of sourdough bread. Eliza is a folk musician, writer, and rancher residing in one of the most remote counties in the contiguous United States, Perkins County, South Dakota. Listen to learn how we can co-evolve with bread and how bread connects us to our ancestors. Check out the recipe, show notes, and more on ⁠our website.…

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Rural Food Traditions: Fry Bread 26:29

41 weeks之前26:29

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Welcome to Rural Food Traditions . We’re starting where many meals across diverse food traditions begin: with bread. On this episode we visit with Nico Albert Williams about fry bread. We discuss the bread's Native American roots, controversial history, and Nico's personal relationship to the language of food. Check out the Fry Bread recipe discussed on our website .…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 9: Justice for the Donner Party? 8:37

42 weeks之前8:37

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Extreme survival stories like the Donner Party’s expedition over the Sierra Nevada or the Uruguayan rugby team whose plane crashed in the Andes are sensationalized for the lengths they went to survive, but is what they did really so unbelievable?

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Keep It Rural - Ep 8: Lies About Rural Environmentalism 6:10

44 weeks之前6:10

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Don’t be fooled by stereotypes. Rural people care about the natural resources on which their communities depend. This week Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses the importance of specificity in environmental conversations and why environmentalists should listen to rural perspectives

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Keep it Rural-Ep 7: The Year of Whales! 6:20

46 weeks之前6:20

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Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson heard stories of multiple beached whales on the northwest coast in January 2023. Beached whales are not that uncommon on the shores of beaches on both coasts, but the number of dead whales has been growing. Claire's interest was piqued and thus began her whale obsession.…

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Running Away to Yourself: Growing Up Rural and Queer 24:10

46 weeks之前24:10

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This episode of Rural Remix centers on the story of Jeans Corduroy and his journey as a transmasculine man in East Tennessee. Daily Yonder reporter Lane Wendell Fischer speaks with Jeans to explore growing up rural and queer, and identity’s impact on family, religion, and community. Read the full story on ⁠The Daily Yonder .…

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Home Cooked - Ep 5: Meth Today 28:21

47 weeks之前28:21

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In the series's fifth and final episode, the narrative links back up with the present. Synthetic drugs like meth and heroin are being seized in their highest quantities to-date, and deadly overdose rates have reached new heights. What can be done? And what can the newfound popularity of harm reduction offer the debate? Learn more on our website.…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 6: The Loneliest Road in America 4:40

48 weeks之前4:40

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While the Nevada suburbs continue to sprawl, a remote stretch of Highway 50 is starting to feel more and more like home for Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson. On today’s episode, she discusses a love for open spaces in the state of Nevada.

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Home Cooked - Ep 4: The Transition 32:24

48 weeks之前32:24

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As the U.S. found ways to successfully limit domestic production of methamphetamine, Mexican drug traffickers innovated new, high-volume production methods. Meth became very potent and very cheap, and began to infiltrate new American drug markets. What does this new system mean for the illicit drug supply? How does it affect people using and policing meth in the U.S.? Learn more on our website .…

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Home Cooked - Ep 3: Lab School 35:48

49 weeks之前35:48

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In 1999, the state of Missouri destroyed more than 900 clandestine meth labs. Among the officers tasked with carrying out that constant cleanup process, fear reigned. In response, the state trained an astronomical amount of resources on understanding the problem. A slew of state and federal laws were passed to limit access to meth’s precursor chemicals. But meth cooks got scrappy, replacing older recipes with new, soda-bottle scale techniques. What was it like to police meth in this era? What was it like to use it? Learn more on our website .…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 5: Blast from the Past 9:00

50 weeks之前9:00

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Home can be a difficult place to leave, even for Oregonians in the danger zone of a major earthquake. In this episode of Keep It Rural, Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses natural disasters of the past, present, and future.

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Home Cooked - Ep 2: Made in the U.S.A. 31:01

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In the 1950s, meth was available over the counter. In the 1960s, it was still unscheduled by the FDA and widely prescribed by doctors. All kinds of people – among them housewives, truckers, and college students – used the stimulant to induce weight loss, wakefulness, and high spirits. But in 1971 meth was reclassified as one of the nation’s most dangerous drugs and its legal production quickly fell by 90 percent. Demand, on the other hand, persisted, and outlaw biker gangs stepped into the supply vacuum. How’d biker gangs come to dominate the meth trade in the 80s? And why did they eventually lose control of it?…

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Home Cooked - Ep 1: Old Meth, New Meth 36:58

51 weeks之前36:58

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Welcome to Home Cooked: A 50-Year History of Meth in America. In the early 2000s, the “Faces of Meth” were tacked to cork boards in high school hallways and the nightly news was full of meth lab explosions. In this period, the stimulant was stigmatized as a “white trash” drug, and thought to favor rural trailer parks and farmhouses over inner-city drug dens. Today, however, meth use is increasing rapidly among non-white populations in big, east-coast cities like New York and Boston. So what changed? And why was meth seen as a hillbilly drug in the first place? Find the full show notes on the Daily Yonder website.…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 4: Beyoncé's Country Debut 6:07

52 weeks之前6:07

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Country music is inextricable from Black culture, no matter how much the music industry has tried to separate them. Beyoncé’s new country songs could force a long-overdue change to how we think about a genre. Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses the overhaul of country music that is happening before our very eyes.…

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Trailer | Home Cooked: A 50 Year History of Meth in America 3:17

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Home Cooked: A 50-Year History of Meth in America Stay tuned for Home Cooked , Rural Remix’s five-part series on the history of methamphetamine in America. How’d meth get a reputation as a “hillbilly” drug? Why was meth ever so explosive in rural America? And why is it back in the news today? We’re investigating these questions and more, beginning with Episode One, “Old Meth, New Meth.” Look for it on your feed on Friday, March 8th.…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 3: Extinction in the Anthropocene 4:55

1 year之前4:55

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To love something is to eventually grieve the losing it. But what happens when climate change speeds up our rate of loss? Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses love, life, and loss in the anthropocene.

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Keep It Rural - Ep 2: Wolves and Humanity 6:52

1 year之前6:52

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This is Keep It Rural. Your spot for musings on rural news, exploration of rural culture, and queries about rural life. Today Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses a Colorado effort to reintroduce gray wolves and the debate over humans' place in the natural world.

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Planning for a ‘Broadband Breakthrough’ in Rural Illinois 13:13

1 year之前13:13

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It's 2024 and we're still talking about how to get high-speed internet to the rural people and places that need it. An influx of federal dollars coming from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 may offer a path forward, and a group of Illinois government and business leaders are getting ready to seize the opportunity. As part of the Benton Institute for Broadband and Society's, "Broadband Breakthrough" program, local stakeholders are getting coached up on broadband basics, community outreach, and how to take their best shot when competing for a chunk of the federal funding available for internet infrastructure. Producer's Note: The Benton Institute for Broadband and Society is a contractor for the Center for Rural Strategies, our parent organization. The Rural Remix team operates independently in all editorial decisions.…

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Keep It Rural - Ep 1: Planes, Trains, and Automobiles 6:36

1 year之前6:36

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This is Keep It Rural. Your spot for musings on rural news, exploration of rural culture, and queries about rural life. Today Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses how a viral airplane near-disaster made her think about pedestrian safety on rural roads.

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The Rural Horror Christmas Show 37:11

1 year之前37:11

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With Halloween in the rear view maybe you thought spooky season was over. But the scariest day of the year is yet to come… the horrors of Christmas are almost upon us. It's time for a Rural Horror Holiday Special . Join us for a bonus episode of the Rural Horror Picture Show as we explore this uniquely absurd and terrifying sub-genre of films that represent the darker side of the holiday season. Films discussed include "Krampus" (2015), "Silent Night" (2012), and "To All a Good Night" (1980).…

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Rural Remix: Bridging Communities Through Culture with Erin Eveland 35:13

1 year之前35:13

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In Rushville, Illinois, Erin Eveland and her team at The HUB - Arts and Cultural Center are carrying out a mission to to bridge the gap between art, culture, and rural communities. In this new episode of Rural Remix, Eveland and Rural Assembly Deputy Director Libby Lane (a Rushville native!) talk about what drives the work, as well as the challenges of funding and the importance of community support in sustaining and growing the organization. Keep listening for the lightning round of questions, where Eveland shares her favorite places, comfort food, superpower, and more. Keep listening for the lightning round of questions, where Eveland shares her favorite places, comfort food, superpower, and more. Rural Remix is a co-production of Rural Assembly and the Daily Yonder. To get updates about future episodes, subscribe at https://www.dailyyonder.com/podcasts/rural-remix/#email-alerts…

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The Rural Horror Picture Show - Ep. 5: Legacy 41:32

1 year之前41:32

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Was Burkittsville, Maryland ever the same after the "Blair Witch?" What about the Texas town that played host to the "Chainsaw Massacre?" Dawn breaks and we conclude our series with some reflections on the lasting legacy of rural horror. How have the places featured in popular films been affected by their depictions on screen? And what do the tropes and shorthand used by horror filmmakers continue to reveal about the world around us?…

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The Rural Horror Picture Show - Ep. 4: Supernatural 37:01

1 year之前37:01

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No examination of rural horror would be complete without talking about folk horror. Superstitions about witchcraft and the occult hearken back to the country's pastoral, Puritan roots. We dig into the sub-genre and how it uses rural places to illustrate modern tensions between science and the supernatural. Films discussed include "The Children of the Corn" (1984), "The Blair Witch Project" (1999), and the documentary "Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched" (2021).…

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The Rural Horror Picture Show - Ep. 3: Isolated 35:34

1 year之前35:34

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Sometimes the monster isn’t so literal, and deeper fears take center stage: isolation, grief, disillusionment, despair. In these cases, rural landscapes often play a supporting role. In our third episode, we turn our attention to the fear of isolation — both physical and emotional —and how it’s connected to portrayals of grief in horror movies. Films discussed include “Midsommar” (2019), “The Edge of the Knife” (2018), and “Deliverance” (1972).…

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The Rural Horror Picture Show - Ep. 2: Killbillies 37:16

1 year之前37:16

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Continuing on from our first episode, we zoom in to a specific kind of "urbanoia." Join us for a closer look at a set of iconic movies that made a horror trope out of an over-the-top stereotype, introducing us to an infamous class of villain: the killer hillbilly and his degenerate rural family. As some Appalachians and rural people seek to reclaim power and pride in the word hillbilly, what are we to do with the killbillies? Films discussed include "Deliverance" (1972), "Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (1974), and "The Hills Have Eyes" (1977).…

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The Rural Horror Picture Show - Ep. 1: Urbanoia 36:38

1 year之前36:38