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Podcast: The Talking Appalachian Podcast
Episode: The Myth of Isolation in Appalachia
Description: What did you think of this episode?We know modern Appalachia isn't isolated, so why do people keep using that word to describe a region that includes 13 states and 25 million people? This episode is a commentary on the origins of isolation (the word and the concept), how that perception became grounded over the years, why it couldn't be more untrue, and how words can have the power to change the resources allocated to Appalachian parts of our states. Then, I'll tell you about one of my favorite historic places to stay, just along the Appalachian...