In this episode Neil and Will kick off a series of discussing "Media in Appalachia" with a sit down with Skylar Baker-Jordan, a journalist currently working with 100 Days in Appalachia.  100 Days is working to bring a diverse set of voices into focus throughout the region through media, focusing on news of Appalachia -- but more importantly BY APPALACHIANS.  Skylar discusses the complexities of the region and how important it is for the media to display the diversity that is apparent throughout.  Take a listen as he describes his love for the region - a region that hasn't always "loved him back."  Find out how he is investing his time to better understand  Appalachia in order to become a more knowledgeable voice for the region he has come to represent.  You might even hear about, to Neil's joy, the making of a new Doctor - but in Neil's eyes he was always the king (of the islands).  Also, don't forget about the #AppBiz of the week: Made x Mtns WNC!

In this month, we celebrate Pride in solidarity - but not ONLY in this month (as suggested in the episode - take a listen)!  

100 Days in Appalachia - www.100daysinappalachia.com/

App News:

SOAR Country Music Highway Tribute - https://soar-ky.org/cmh/

"King Coal" WV Premiere - www.wviff.org/king-coal/

Backroads of Appalachia - https://backroadsofappalachia.org/

• Bitlux Sponsors Backroads of Appalachia - www.evaint.com/bitlux-sponsors-backroads-of-appalachia-as-its-official-air-travel-provider/ 

ARC ARISE (grant) - www.arc.gov/arise/ 

Willie Carver Jr on GMA ("Gay Poems for Red States") - www.goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/video/poem-book-inspires-lgbtq-youth-rural-areas-100310246 

James Loveless (official) Obituary - www.pulaskifuneralhome.com/obituaries/james-loveless-2023 

#AppBiz:

Made x Mtns WNV - https://madexmtns.com/