Ep.010: Spirit of the Mountains

Emma Ayers, Managing Opinion Editor at Young Voices and native of northeast Tennessee, joins Garrett on today's episode to talk about the importance of tradition and religion in Appalachian culture. Together, they also explore the importance of meaningful work to the future prosperity of the Appalachian region, share the history of the mysterious Melungeons of Appalachia, and discuss possible solutions to the region's woes.    You can learn more about Melungeons from this article in USA Today.   Recommended Books in this episode:  Spirit of the Mountains by Emma Bell Miles Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values by Robert M. Pirsig Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew B. Crawford Alienated America: Why Some Places Thrive While Others Collapse by Timothy Carney   You can keep up with Emma's work at Young Voices by going to their website https://www.young-voices.com/    ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   You can support the Cardinal Institute by donating or following us on social media:    Donate: www.cardinalinstitute.com/donate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cardinalinstitute Newsletter: www.cardinalinstitute.com/contact YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCosCMp86mjLbf8ZWfE5yS7Q Twitter: @CardinalWV Facebook: /CardinalInstitute/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cardinal-institute-for-wv-policy/ Instagram: @teamcardinalwv