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John Hood is back on the Forgotten America podcast to discuss his latest installment in the Folklore Cycle! Waterfolk takes on the formative period of American history between the 1830s and the 1850s. He shares with Garrett some of the unbelievable historical events and relationships that inspired scenes in his story. He also dives into some of the popular and lesser-known folktales and cryptids that appear throughout the novel. John and Garrett discuss the role restraints play in unleashing creativity, and we even get a sneak peek into the fourth adventure in the Folklore Cycle.
Additional Resources
Waterfolk: https://folklorecycle.com/
John Hood, President of the John William Pope Foundation, https://jwpf.org/team/john-hood/
Episode 20: Mountain Folk https://forgottenamerica.libsyn.com/ep-020-mountain-folk
Episode 48: Forest Folk and the Return of John Hood https://forgottenamerica.libsyn.com/ep-048-forrest-folk-with-john-hood
Bud Collyer â https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bud_Collyer
Kraken: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kraken
Water Panther: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underwater_panther
Water Maidens, Welsh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gwragedd_Annwn#:~:text=Gwragedd%20Annwn%2C%20(singular%20Welsh%3A,Teg%20or%20Welsh%20fairy%20folk.
Bear Springs, New Mexico: https://bearsprings.wordpress.com/
Monongahela, Monongy https://uppermonriver.org/do-three-legendary-monsters-inhabit-the-monongahela-river/
1st book favorite character: Nanyehi Nancy Ward, Cherokee woman https://wams.nyhistory.org/settler-colonialism-and-revolution/the-american-revolution/nanyehi-nancy-ward/
2nd book fav: Real Life Ichabod Crane, https://www.thehistoryreader.com/historical-figures/halloween-story-real-ichabod-crane/
3rd book fav: Sam Houston, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Houston
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Andy Fowler, Communications Specialist for the Yankee Institute, joins us for an episode to discuss Connecticut! Although he wasnât born there, his family has roots in the state that go back to the turn of the 20th century. Garrett & Andy discuss the reputation of Connecticut, its role in the colonial period and the founding of the United States, and the importance of learning about your home stateâs history. They also joke about the difficulty of pinning down a defining stereotype for people from Connecticut. If you enjoy pizza, the colonial period, or Gilmore Girls, youâll enjoy hearing about the Nutmeg State.
Additional Resources:
Nutmeggers: nickname for people from Connecticut
Learn more about Andrewâs work at the Yankee Institute here: https://yankeeinstitute.org/author/andrewfowler/
Hidden in the Oak: https://yankeeinstitute.org/category/hidden-in-the-oak/
Andrew Fowler: @afowlxc on Twitter
Milford, CT: https://www.ci.milford.ct.us/
Waterbury, CT: https://www.waterburyct.org/
Hartford, CT: https://www.hartfordct.gov/Home
Mystic Pizza https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mystic_Pizza
Gilmore Girls: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilmore_Girls
Fairfield County: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairfield_County,_Connecticut
Griswold Inn in Essex: https://griswoldinn.com/ (George Washington visited there.)
Silas Deane: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silas_Deane
Yale: https://www.yale.edu/
New Haven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven,_Connecticut
Yukon Huskies: https://uconnhuskies.com/sports/mens-basketball
Connecticut Compromise: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Connecticut-Compromise
New England: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_England
More information about the lack of county governments in Connecticut: https://www.cga.ct.gov/2015/rpt/2015-R-0274.htm
Connecticutâs Nicknames: https://portal.ct.gov/csl/research/state-nicknames?language=en_US or https://connecticuthistory.org/the-storied-history-behind-connecticuts-nicknames/
Does Connecticut even have its own accent? https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/the-connecticut-accent-or-does-connecticut-even-have-one/ or https://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/05/nyregion/accent-what-accent.html
New Haven style pizza: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Haven%E2%80%93style_pizza
The Stepford Wives: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stepford_Wives
The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art: oldest art museum in the US https://www.thewadsworth.org/
Nathan Hale: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Hale
Roger Sherman: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Sherman
Prudence Crandall: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/prudence-crandall
Father Michael McGivney, Founder of the Knights of Columbus: https://www.fathermcgivney.org/
Greenwich, CT: https://www.greenwichct.gov/ (one of the wealthiest places in the United States)
Louisâ Lunch: https://louislunch.com/
Pepeâs Pizza: https://pepespizzeria.com/
Lobster Rolls were actually invented in Milford, CT: https://lobsteranywhere.com/new-england-style/history-lobster-roll/
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Clayton Rasche is a first-generation Louisianan who adores his home state. He joins Garrett on this episode of the Forgotten America podcast to share about the incredibly rich culture of Louisiana. The Pelican State has deep French roots which can be seen in everything from the architecture to the political system to the food. We learn a little bit about the differences between Cajun and Creole culture and about the variety of small and large cities to explore. If you enjoy music, soulful food, and nature, youâll love this exploration of Louisiana through Claytonâs eyes.
Additional Resources
Grand Isle, Louisiana https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Isle,_Louisiana
Louisiana State Symbols https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/louisiana/state-nickname/pelican-state
Zydeco music: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zydeco
Buckwheat Zydeco: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckwheat_Zydeco
Lana Del Rey & her husband: https://www.elle.com/culture/celebrities/a62103404/who-is-lana-del-rey-boyfriend-jeremy-dufrene/
Parishes instead of Counties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_parishes_in_Louisiana
Cajun: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cajuns
Creole: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louisiana_Creole_people
Some history and differences between Cajun & Creole culture and meaning: https://www.hnoc.org/publications/first-draft/whats-difference-between-cajun-and-creole-or-there-one
Mandeville, Louisiana: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandeville,_Louisiana
True Detective: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2790174/
Lizâs Where Ya At Diner: https://lizswhereyatdiner.com/
Baton Rouge: https://www.visitbatonrouge.com/listing/louisiana-state-capitol/238/
Tiki Bar in New Orleans: https://latitude29nola.com/
Beach Bum Berryâs Latitude 29: https://latitude29nola.com/
Follow Clayton on Social Media
Instagram @claytonrasche
Facebook /claytonrasche/
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Chris Ingstad is the President of Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation and an 8th generation Iowan. He joins the Forgotten America podcast to discuss life in Iowa. Chris explains why he hasnât seriously considered leaving the state despite its harsh winters, and he talks about the food, culture, economy, and heritage of the Hawkeye state.
Additional Resources
Follow Chrisâs work at Iowans for Taxpayer Relief Foundation: https://itrfoundation.org/staff/
Grant Wood and American Gothic: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grant_Wood
University of Iowa Writerâs Workshop: https://writersworkshop.uiowa.edu/
Field of Dreams: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0097351/
âOur liberties we prize, and our rights we will maintain.â - Iowa State Motto
https://publications.iowa.gov/135/1/profile/8-1.html#:~:text=On%20the%20white%20center%20stripe,in%20red%20below%20the%20streamers
Okoboji, Iowa https://vacationokoboji.com/
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For this Halloween Special, Lyndsey Quinlan, Digital Marketing Associate for the Cardinal Institute, and Jessica Dobrinsky, Staff Writer for the Cardinal Institute, join Garrett Ballengee to discuss horror films set in rural locations. They share their favorites and explore themes of folklore, rural horror, and hicksploitation. They also take a deep dive into what makes a good horror film and look at literary themes, the power of music and lighting in film, human psychology analyzed through film, and some history behind scary movie genres. If you enjoy horror films, and even if you donât, youâll enjoy this riveting discussion of top horror films set in rural America.
Follow Jessica & Lyndsey
Follow Jessica Dobrinsky on Twitter https://x.com/jldobrinsky
Follow Lyndsey Quinlan on Twitter https://x.com/its_Lynds_
Films Discussed
Night of the Hunter Night of the Living Dead Texas Chainsaw Massacre Children of the Corn Evil Dead 2 Sleepy Hollow The Blair Witch Project The WitchAdditional Resources & Mentions
Nightmare Before Christmas - film
Hicksploitation â theme/trope
Film Noir - genre
Harry Powers â serial killer
West Virginia Penitentiary a.k.a. Moundsville Penitentiary
Horror Film - genre
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms â Hymn
Once Upon a Time There Was a Pretty Fly â Song
White Zombie â film
Slasher â genre
Head Cheese â food
Video nasty â type of film
Stephen King â author
Carrie â novel
Comedy Horror â genre
The Evil Dead â film
Necronomicon Ex Mortis â fictional book from a film
Ash vs. Evil Dead â TV show
Sam Raimi â film director
Bruce Campbell â actor and producer
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow â book
Atmospheric Horror â genre
Found footage â film technique
Flying Ointment
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Emma Ayers, a native of East Tennessee and Religion & Culture Writer with the Washington Times, joins us today for the second half of our discussion of Hurricane Helene disaster recovery. She shares her perspective on the culture, economy, and people of East Tennessee and how they are responding to the unprecedented natural disaster of Hurricane Helene. She also shares a little about mule trains and other non-traditional ways that Appalachians are helping each other in their time of need.
Additional Resources:
East Tennessee Hurricane Helene Recovery Resources: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/local/2024/10/10/east-tennessee-flooding-rescues-resources-hurricane-helene-relief/75608482007/
Tennessee Disaster Recovery Map: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/projects/projects-region-1/hurricane-helene-recovery.html
Barstool Conservatism: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barstool_conservatism
Mule Trains: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2024/sep/30/north-carolina-residents-use-mule-trains-to-delive/
Social Trust: https://www.socialcapitalresearch.com/trust-and-trustworthiness/
Follow Emmaâs work at the Washington Times: www.washingtontimes.com
Ways to Donate & Support:
Samaritanâs Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene/
Look for actual individuals who live in the area who are looking for help on the ground.
Garrett Ballengee, Host
President & CEO - @gballeng
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer
Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer - @Aviv5753
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(We had some unusual technical difficulties when recording this episode. So please forgive any choppiness that may result â we did what we could to edit it as smoothly as possible.)
Brooke Medina, Vice President of Communications for the John Locke Foundation, joins Garrett Ballengee to discuss the impact of Hurricane Helene on Western North Carolina and how these Appalachian communities are responding to this unprecedented disaster.
Additional Resources:
John Locke Foundation: https://www.johnlocke.org/about/team/brooke-medina/
Samaritanâs Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-helene/
Baptists on Mission: https://baptistsonmission.org/
Cajun Navy: https://www.cajunnavyrelief.com/
Donate to Hurricane Helene Refief: https://www.johnlocke.org/help-support-hurricane-helene-relief-efforts-in-western-nc/
Shop to Support Relief Efforts: https://johnlockestore.com/collections/restore-western-nc
Carolina Journal: https://www.carolinajournal.com/
Hurricane Helene: https://www.axios.com/2024/10/04/hurricane-helene-deadliest-us-storms-death-toll
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Shawn Peterson, President of Catholic Education Partners and long-time resident of Minnesota, joins this episode of the Forgotten America podcast to weigh in on the selection of Tim Walz as the Democratic VP nominee. He also shares about the political history of Minnesota and its cultural history and shifts. If youâre curious about the Upper Midwest and its Scandinavian roots, Garrettâs discussion with Shawn will be enlightening.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Red Wing boots from Minnesota
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norman_Borlaug
Minnesota Iron Range: beautiful old towns up there that have fallen into disrepair, very hard-working salt of the earth people
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cass_Gilbert
Norwegian Lefse
https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/18082/norwegian-lefse/
Catholic Education Partners
https://catholiced.us/
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Dr. Barker is the President of Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina and joins us today to talk about current challenges in higher education and the importance of an education that teaches values and not just skills. Fun Fact: his home state is West Virginia, so Garrett kicks off this discussion by asking Dr. Barker about his hometown of Clarksburg. Dr. Barker shares stories about the Italian heritage of West Virginia, his time as a military chaplain, and how he came to work in higher education. If you care about the future of post-secondary education and wonder how we got to a place with such a broken system, this is an episode youâll enjoy.
Learn more about Southern Wesleyan and Dr. Barker at https://www.swu.edu/about/who-we-are/our-president/
Garrett Ballengee, Host
President & CEO - @gballeng
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer & Editor
Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
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J.D. Vanceâs selection as President Trumpâs Vice-Presidential running mate has kicked up a renewed firestorm around Vanceâs Appalachian bona fides and his book Hillbilly Elegy. Is he legitimately Appalachian? What does it even mean to be Appalachian? In this episode of Forgotten America, Garrett is joined by Anthony Hennen, journalist and fellow Appalachian, to discuss this Vice-Presidential pick and what it might mean for the region.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshearâs Commentary on J.D. Vance
https://x.com/douglaswburns/status/1817976888695951677
https://x.com/SeanPEngland/status/1815366244624740751
J.D. Vanceâs Hillbilly Elegy
https://www.amazon.com/Hillbilly-Elegy-Memoir-Family-Culture/dp/0062300547
Follow Anthonyâs Work
https://expatalachians.com/author/anthonyh
https://tfas.org/news/tfas-announces-recipients-of-2023-24-robert-novak-journalism-fellowship/
https://www.thecentersquare.com/users/profile/anthony%20hennen/
Garrett Ballengee, Host
President & CEO - @gballeng
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer & Editor
Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
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Daniel Corcoran joins Forgotten America to discuss menâs issues and why he feels our modern culture is leaving men behind. Statistics across a variety of sectors show that men are struggling with mental health, criminality, friendship, overall well-being, purposelessness, and societyâs perception of men. Dan & Garrett discuss these issues, how they affect men, and ways we can improve the lives of boys and men.
Keep up with Danâs work:
Overcoming the Divide â YouTube Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@overcomingthedivide
Men of Tomorrow â podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/men-of-tomorrow/id1752861808
@dancorcoran28 on Instagram
Some Relevant Statistics Mentioned in this Episode:
15% of men donât have a close friend (5 fold increase since 1990)
4 times more likely to die by suicide but 10 percentage points less likely to seek help
10 Million working-age men are not working or looking for work
71% of opioid overdoses are men
80-93% of men comprise prison populations
Additional Resources Mentioned:
Richard Reeves: https://richardvreeves.com/
True Detective Quote: https://www.shmoop.com/quotes/world-needs-bad-men.html
@TheTinMen https://www.instagram.com/thetinmen/
Canât Hurt Me by David Goggins https://a.co/d/5iFYOas
Stoic Philosophy https://www.britannica.com/topic/Stoicism
Camille Paglia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camille_Paglia
The Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/
Jordan Peterson https://www.youtube.com/user/JordanPetersonVideos
Jocko Willink https://jocko.com/
Garrett Ballengee, Host
President & CEO - @gballeng
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer & Editor
Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13
Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy
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Two Hoosiers join the Forgotten America podcast to discuss the differences between two very different regions of Indiana. Sarah Milligan, Assistant Director of Community Engagement for the Institute for Quality Education, and Cesar Roman, Director of Community Engagement, share about life in Hardinsburg, IN and East Chicago, IN â one a rural, southern community and the other a bustling metropolitan satellite of Illinois. Itâs clear that despite very different experiences they both love their state. Join us as we learn about the history of Indiana, the variety of cultures represented, and the work Sarah & Cesar are doing to improve access to high-quality K-12 education in the Hoosier State.
Hardinsburg, IN https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardinsburg,_Indiana
East Chicago, IN https://eastchicago.com/
Zelleâs in East Chicago https://www.zelsroastbeef.com/
Roosterâs Hen House https://www.facebook.com/RoostersHenHouseRestaurant/
One of the wealthiest cities in the US https://www.carmel.in.gov/
Time Zones in Indianapolis https://faqs.in.gov/hc/en-us/articles/115005225448-Indiana-Time-Zone-Information
Institute for Quality Education https://www.i4qed.org/
https://www.i4qed.org/calculator
State bird: Cardinal
State flower: Peonie
Highest Point in Indiana: Right on the border of OH. Hoosier Hill
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Jacob McCoy (Jake) is from Man, West Virginia in Logan County and a Contributor to the Cardinalâs Nest Blog. He currently resides in Columbus, Ohio with his wife, son, and daughter. Jacob recently took a month-long trip to Ireland with his family. He and Garrett compare notes about their respective European travels and reflect on their homes in two different parts of West Virginia, changing accents, family history, societal trust, the migrant crisis in Ireland, and more.
Man WV https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man,_West_Virginia
Athlone, Ireland https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athlone
Read Jakeâs latest contribution to the Cardinalâs Nest Blog. https://cardinalinstitute.com/externalities/
Pigouvian tax: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pigouvian_tax
Hatfield-McCoy Feud: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatfield%E2%80%93McCoy_feud
Aer Lingus: https://www.aerlingus.com/html/en-IE/home.html
R756 Road: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R756_road_(Ireland)
Rock of Cashel: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_of_Cashel
Glendalough: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendalough
Rick Steves Guide to Ireland: https://a.co/d/0cZ2DCSF
The Burren: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Burren
High Trust v. Low Trust: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-trust_and_low-trust_societies
Roscrea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roscrea
Taoiseach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taoiseach
Limerick https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limerick
King Johnâs Castle https://kingjohnscastle.ie/
Galway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galway
Donegal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donegal_(town)
Dingle Peninsula https://www.dingle-peninsula.ie/
Michelin Bib Gourmand https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/article/features/bib-gourmand-explained
Thyme Restaurant https://athlone.ie/eat_and_drink/thyme/
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Originally from Ripley, Ohio and currently residing in Lexington, Kentucky, Caleb Franz is the Program Manager for Young Voices and the author of The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionismâs Essential Founding Father. Caleb grew up in the town where John Rankin eventually died and was surrounded by stories of his role in history. He is now writing the authoritative biography on this forgotten founding father of the American abolition movement. He joins Garrett on the Forgotten America podcast to make sure we all remember this previously Forgotten American Hero.
Caleb Franzâs book, The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionismâs Essential Founding Father Coming Out October 15th! https://www.amazon.com/Conductor-Rankin-Abolitionisms-Essential-Founding/dp/1637589891
Follow Calebâs work at Young Voices here: https://www.joinyv.org/staff/caleb-franz
De Tocqueville on Slavery along the Ohio River https://voegelinview.com/noble-savages-and-barbarized-slaves-tocqueville-on-native-americans-and-african-americans-in-democracy-in-america/
Beyond the River: The Untold Story of the Heroes of the Underground Railroad https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-River-Untold-Underground-Railroad/dp/0684870665
Read more about John Rankin https://rlo.acton.org/archives/125356-the-letters-that-inspired-the-american-abolition-movement.html
Second Great Awakening: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Great_Awakening
John Rankin House https://www.ohiohistory.org/visit/browse-historical-sites/john-rankin-house/
John Rankinâs burial place https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8760833/john-rankin
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center https://freedomcenter.org/
Buffalo Trace Bourbon: https://www.rarebourbonshop.com/products/buffalo-trace-bourbon-1-liter
Elijah Craig Bourbon: https://www.rarebourbonshop.com/products/elijah-craig-small-batch-bourbon
Twitter @CalebFranz
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What do the French Horn, Led Zepplin, and C.S. Lewis have in common? They are all part of the Great Conversation. Dr. Junius Johnson joins the Forgotten America podcast to discuss classical education and the literary life. Dr. Johnson grew up in Louisville, KY, and shares his story of discovering the Western Canon, classical music, and Latin. This episode is a great introduction to the classical education movement taking the country by storm. If youâd like to see a little more truth, goodness, and beauty reflected in the world around you, youâll want to listen to this episode and hear the wisdom Dr. Johnson has to share with us. And if youâre looking for a new book to add to your booklist, make sure you take notes while listening.
Follow Dr. Junius Johnsonâs work: https://www.juniusjohnson.com/ OR https://academics.juniusjohnson.com/
Further Reference:
The Western Cannon by Harold Bloom https://www.abebooks.com/first-edition/Western-Canon-Book-School-Ages-BLOOM/31214804233/bd
C.S. Lewis https://www.christianbook.com/page/christian-authors/cs-lewis
Mimesis - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mimesis
Resource for scanning Latin poetry https://www.thoughtco.com/scan-a-line-of-latin-poetry-118819
John Dewey: https://www.britannica.com/biography/John-Dewey
William James: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/james/
Children of Time
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Children_of_Time_(novel)
Dune
https://www.thriftbooks.com/series/dune-chronicles/37695/
Garth Nix
https://garthnix.com/books/the-seventh-tower/
https://garthnix.com/books/the-keys-to-the-kingdom/
https://garthnix.com/books/the-old-kingdom/
Timothy Zahn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quadrail_series
Writing history textbooks for highschoolers with Classical Academic Press: Humanitas
https://classicalacademicpress.com/
https://classicalacademicpress.com/collections/humanitas
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In this special solo episode, Garrett takes some time to reflect on recent conversations with guests of the Forgotten America podcast and his Spring vacation to Scotland & Ireland. The last few months of guests and travel have driven home the need for West Virginia to have a Hall of Heroes to celebrate its people and its past. This episode is a great reminder of the importance of loving the place youâre from and sharing your passion for it with others.
Special Mentions:
Edinburgh, Scottland https://edinburgh.org/
Similarities between Scottland and Appalachia https://www.ecoclimax.com/2021/05/the-appalachian-mountains-scottish.html
Of course, Scottland would have a history of coal mining! https://edinburgh.org/event/before-and-after-coal/
Adam Smith: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Smith
Cliffs of Moher â Ireland https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/
Galway (Irish Nashville) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galway
The Burren https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/your-visit/beyond-the-cliffs-places-to-see/the-burren/
Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer Communications & Social Media Associate - @Aviv5753 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter -
Tiffany Hoben is the Director of Education Partnerships & Strategy for the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy. She joins the Forgotten America Podcast to share her motivations for moving from the Sunshine State to the Mountain State, her passion for civics education, and her belief in the importance of feeling rooted in a local community.
The Outpost: https://outpostnrg.com/
Florida Civics Standards: https://www.fldoe.org/civicliteracy/
Comments from the Civics Alliance on the 2024 Proposed West Virginia Social Studies Standards: https://civicsalliance.org/letter-comment-on-west-virginia-social-studies-standards/
New River Gorge: https://www.nps.gov/neri/index.htm
Parrish, Florida: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parrish,_Florida
Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer Communications & Social Media Associate - @Aviv5753 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter -
Homer Hickam is a true West Virginia hero. Raised in Coalwood, a mining town in southern West Virginia, he went on to fight in the Vietnam War, work for NASA, and become a best-selling author. His book, Rocket Boys, was made into the popular movie October Sky. In this episode, he shares with Garrett stories from his life that reveal how his upbringing in West Virginia contributed to his success.
Homer tells about the inspiration behind his books, expresses his love for the Appalachian mountains, and gives his thoughts about education, the importance of community, and so much more. He even gives a sneak peek into some upcoming projects that he is working on.
Garrettâs conversation with Homer evokes a sense of both comforting familiarity and otherworldliness. This episode of Forgotten America will leave you in awe of how much things have changed since the 40s but also grateful for the resilience of the Mountaineer Spirit.
Follow Homerâs work by visiting his website: https://homerhickam.com/
Get a copy of his newest book, Donât Blow Yourself Up, here: https://homerhickam.com/project/dont-blow-yourself-up/
October Sky (movie adaptation of his memoir, Rocket Boys): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0132477/
Coalwood, WV: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalwood,_West_Virginia
Buddy Ebsen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddy_Ebsen
Jake Gyllenhaal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Gyllenhaal
Carrying Albert Home: https://homerhickam.com/project/carrying-albert-home/
Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer Communications & Social Media Associate - @Aviv5753 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter -
This episode of Forgotten America opens with a brief walk down memory lane. Garrett shares how he first met Dr. Thompson at his Moral Foundations of Capitalism seminar at Clemson University. Dr. Thompsonâs lecture was a catalyst moment for Garrett that led him down a career path that brought him home to run the Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy, a free market think tank.
Dr. Bradley Thompson was born in Canada, but he considered himself an American born in the wrong country from a young age. He tells the story of how hitchhiking through the United States was a formative experience for him and explains that he chose to explore rural America this way for two reasons: to discover America and to discover himself.
This episode of the Forgotten America podcast explores the origins of Dr. Thompsonâs Substack entitled Redneck Intellectual, how COVID impacted a generation of young men and women, what makes classical education unique, and the importance of fatherhood. If you enjoy thinking about the big questions of life, this episode is one that you wonât want to miss.
The Well Trained Mind (online resource) https://welltrainedmind.com/
The Well Trained Mind: The Essential Edition (book)
C. Bradley Thompson, Professor at Clemson University and Executive Director for the Clemson Institute for the Study of Capitalism https://www.clemson.edu/centers-institutes/capitalism/cisc/bradley-thompson.html
Dr. Thompsonâs website: https://cbradleythompson.com/
The American Mountain People: National Geographic https://www.amazon.com/American-Mountain-National-Geographic-Society/dp/B00PAC6LMY
The How and Why Book of the American Revolution https://www.amazon.com/How-Book-American-Revolution-Wonder/dp/B000BOZY3I
The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fountainhead
Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand https://aynrand.org/novels/atlas-shrugged/
Fathers and Sons, American Style https://cbradleythompson.com/fathers-and-sons-american-style/
LocoFoco Press https://cbradleythompson.substack.com/p/announcement-from-the-redneck-intellectual
Twitter: @CBradleyThomps1
Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer Communications & Social Media Associate - @Aviv5753 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter -
Sarah Montalbano is the Policy Manager for the Alaska Policy Forum and a senior fellow with the Independent Womenâs Forum. She was born and raised in Wasilla, AK, and her family has roots in the state from the era before Alaskan statehood. Sarah joins the Forgotten America podcast to share about the culture, natural beauty, and economic growth of the state. Garrett & Sarah discuss public policy challenges Alaska faces, art and culture, and the history of the native population as well as how Alaskans handle issues of conservation and responsible land development. Follow @SarahMontalban0 and at IWF, Young Voices, and Alaska Policy Forum. Additional Resources for This Episode Wasilla, Alaska: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wasilla,_Alaska Alaska Policy Forum: https://alaskapolicyforum.org/author/sarahm/ Mat-Su Valley: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matanuska-Susitna_Valley Alaska Permanent Fund: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Permanent_Fund Endless Wall Trail in West Virginia https://www.nps.gov/places/endless-wall-trail.htm Hatcher Pass Alaska https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatcher_Pass 229 federally recognized federally recognized Alaskan native villages. Alaska Federation of Natives: https://www.nativefederation.org/ Alaska Native Corporations: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaska_Native_Claims_Settlement_Act 13 regional corporations that generate revenues and distribute them to shareholders Denali National Park: https://www.alaska.org/destination/denali-national-park Hobo Jim State Balladeer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hobo_Jim Bus 142 from Into the Wild: https://www.uaf.edu/museum/collections/ethno/projects/bus_142/index.php Into the Wild (book): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Into_the_Wild_(book) Firecracker Boys (book): https://www.amazon.com/Firecracker-Boys-Dan-ONeill/dp/0465003486 Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer Communications & Social Media Associate - @Aviv5753 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter
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