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EPISODE · Jun 1, 2026 · 15 MIN

The Sedation of Appalachia

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The Appalachian region, while always relatively poor, had strong families and institutions that held things together. In the aftermath of the expansion of the welfare state and the shrinking of the iron, steel, and coal industries, we have seen social breakdowns and increasing drug addiction.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/sedation-appalachia

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