EPISODE · Jul 6, 2019 · 10 MIN
The War Of The Roses
from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
In 1886 two brothers from Carter County, Tennessee, ran for governor of the Volunteer State, one a Republican and the other a Democrat. Instead of ripping the family apart, the campaign allowed the two to have the time of their lives, all the way to the Governor's Mansion. Today we tell the story of the War of the Roses between the Taylor brothers, Alf and Bob. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, RadioPublic, Spotify, IHeart Radio and wherever else podcasts are found. Thanks for listening and sharing our stories with your friends.
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In 1886 two brothers from Carter County, Tennessee, ran for governor of the Volunteer State, one a Republican and the other a Democrat. Instead of ripping the family apart, the campaign allowed the two to have the time of their lives, all the way to the Governor's Mansion. Today we tell the story of the War of the Roses between the Taylor brothers, Alf and Bob. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, RadioPublic, Spotify, IHeart Radio and wherever else podcasts are found. Thanks for listening and sharing our stories with your friends.
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