The Dying Days Of A Small Town Appalachia Honky-Tonk
On this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour, author John Lingan untangles the overlapping themes of country music, American folkways turning into chaos, and the small town of Winchester, Virginia.
Reports Of Small-Town America’s Death Are Greatly Exaggerated
Michael Kruse’s article is bad journalism, factually and spiritually, but it is simply the latest and sloppiest entry in a growing genre: the new American Gothic.
Democrats’ Sad Search For An ‘Appalachian’ Savior
Democrats are desperately clinging to the narrative of a rural Appalachian savior who will help bring their party back from the edge.
Yes, It’s Better To Be Poor In The Mississippi Delta Than In Bangladesh
Nobel laureate Angus Deaton recognizes the plight of America’s poor, but he’s reluctant to say the poor are often the authors of their own misfortune.
18 Reasons Dolly Parton Should Be Our Next President
Dolly Parton’s new album just hit No. 1. Her diplomacy, success, and patriotism make her the president we need during this time of national chaos.
This Blockbuster Book Explores The State Of Hillbilly America
J.D. Vance’s memoir ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ offers a personal and informative look at the cultural and economic forces that are causing white America to come undone.
Message for the Pope: Caring for the Poor Doesn’t Make You a Communist, But Advancing Statism Makes You Misguided
If the Pope wants to help the poor, he should push for economic growth rather than redistribution.
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