Keep It Rural - Ep 10: On Savoring And Slowing Down 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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