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Do You Even Live Here?
by Do You Even Live Here?
A show that centers real people in the story, talking about what communities really care about, not just the headlines. Preston and Dalton each use their government experience, and backgrounds to bring forward opinions and lessons that make you think.
Episodes
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Episode 21 - The Mayor Who Still Cleans Bathrooms
It's a special episode all about Preston as Dalton turns the mic on his co-host ahead of election season. They play a short bio piece following Preston as he files for reelection and talk through what filing actually looks like, from the paperwork to picking a nonprofit for your campaign funds....
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Episode 20 - News Roundup: Who Picks Up the Tab for Feeding Our Neighbors?
It's another news episode as Dalton and Preston catch up on life outside the mayor's office. Preston celebrates his UNCG Young Alumni Award and recaps taking the police officer physical ability test (and outpacing Attorney General Jeff Jackson), while Dalton heads back to DC and reacts to…
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Episode 19 - What can we do to save WNC's endangered species? w/ Jewel Tomasula
This week, the Dalton and Preston welcome the Policy Director of the Endangered Species Coalition, Jewel Tomasula, in a special episode to address the Trump administration's recent attacks on the Endangered Species Act. They discuss her roots in the American Southwest, her connection with nature,...
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Episode 18 - What makes WNC special for artists? w/ Filmmaker Matt Groce
This week, Preston and Dalton welcome WNC-based filmmaker Matt Groce for a discussion on what it means to create art in Appalachia. Matt is a documentary filmmaker and the co-founder of Jewelweed Media, as well as an App State alum. From music festivals to winemaking, they explore the symbiotic...
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Episode 17 - Dunk Tank Democracy
It's just the guys this week as Dalton and Preston catch up for the first news episode of season two. They swap dunk tank stories from their recent fundraisers, debate the best school lunch ahead of Preston's panel on no-cost school meals, and preview Dalton's trip to NYC Climate Week. Then they...
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Episode 16 - Back to School Special with Kimberly Jones
The guys are back with the SEASON TWO PREMIERE, and this week it's a back to school special. Career education Kimberly Jones joins Dalton and Preston to discuss her recent op-ed for Beacon Media on the recent overturning of the Leandro case by the NC Supreme Court. They also discuss charter...
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Episode 15 - Season One Finale and America 250
In this week's episode, the guys wrap up season one and prepare for summer vacation as Jeremy Borden, longtime journalist and executive director of Beacon Media, turns the tables and asks them to reflect on the show so far. They share stories from listeners who reached out, including a young man...
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Reclaiming Masculinity and the WH UFC Fight w/ Martin Henson
BMEN founder Martin Henson joins Preston and Dalton for restorative justice, anime redemption arcs, and Black men's mental health. They also discuss the White House UFC event, Michelle Obama's mistreatment, Juneteenth's politicization, and a sports roundup covering the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup…
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Bringing Healthcare Home w/ Dr. Laurie Stradley
This week, Dr. Lori Stradley, director of Impact Health, joins Preston and Dalton to talk about what drives health outcomes before anyone ever sees a doctor. From rural transportation gaps to food box deliveries stabilizing families, Lori makes the case that investing in basic needs is the…
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Episode 12 - Finding the Joy in Politics with Hendersonville's Gina Baxter
This week, the guys are back with a new guest! Dalton and Preston sit down with current Hendersonville City Councilmember, and friend of the show, Gina Baxter to growing up in WNC as a transplant, Appalachian identity, and her ongoing campaign for re-election this November. Also this week, Gina...
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Episode 11 - Helene Recovery, Labor Talks, and National Forests
This week, the guys sit down for another news episode to discuss the first new school in Watauga County in over 30 years, springboarding into a larger discussion on ongoing efforts to recover from Hurricane Helene. They also discuss ongoing labor disputes within the NC Democratic Party and how…
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Episode 10 - Budget Season Special!
On this week's episode, Dalton and Preston dive deep on local government in their Budget Season Special! Join them as they discuss the process for deciding the budgets in Boone and Fletcher, the realities of running local governments, and how a proposed amendment on this November's ballot could...
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Episode 9 - DeBorah Ogiste and the Healthy Opportunites Pilot
In this week’s episode, Preston and Dalton learn about the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, a revolutionary public health program pioneered in North Carolina that was recently defunded by state legislators. They sit down with DeBorah Ogiste, a former beneficiary of the program and participant in…
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Episode 8 - Parkway Controversy, Recent Travels, and the Voting Rights Act
For this week's episode, Preston and Dalton talk about a recent post they made in response to an ongoing project on the Blue Ridge Parkway and their own concerns, discuss their recent travels to Arizona and D.C., and wrap up by sharing Preston's column on the Supreme Court's attack on the Voting...
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Episode 7 - Graig and Kym Meyer: The Legislature, Democrats and Leadership in Trying Times
For this week's episode, Preston and Dalton had their first in-person studio session, and there was no better way to mark it than by having two incredible guests. Graig and Kym Meyer are a power couple in NC. Together, we talk about navigating the transition from the legislature, environmental…
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Henderson County, Hospitality House, and Coach Carter
Episode 6: Henderson County, Hospitality House, and Coach Carter In this episode, we sit down with Todd Carter—Mayor Pro Tem of Boone, Dalton’s right-hand man, and Chief Development Director at Hospitality House of WNC—for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in community and impact. Todd shares…
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Episode 5 - ACA, Graig Meyer, and March Madness
In our second news episode with just our two hosts, Preston and Dalton, touch on an ongoing healthcare challenge related to a hospital in WNC, the replacement process for NC Senator Graig Meyer's seat, their own controversies, and wrap it up talking about March Madness as well as attacking (and...
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Episode 4 (PT 2) - Petey Smith McDowell: Belle Chere, Reddit, North Carolina Ghost Busters
Here's part two of our conversation with Petey Smith McDowell, known Asheville comic, influencer, and much more,. Follow Petey for all your AVL memes and for upcoming shows @peteysmithmcdowell. Big shoutouts to Preston's family business, Quality Janitorial Group Inc. for hosting!
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Episode 4 - Petey Smith McDowell: AVL, Comedy, and Reading the Room
So excited that we had the Petey Smith McDowell, known Asheville comic, influencer, and much more, join us for our first in person episode! Together we talk comedy, politics, and Western North Carolina. Follow Petey for all your AVL memes and for upcoming shows @peteysmithmcdowell. Big shoutouts…
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Episode 3: Preston and Dalton talk Data Centers, Costco, and Primaries
Welcome to episode 3, where Preston and Dalton switch gears and talk to each other about ongoing events in Boone, Fletcher, and across North Carolina. Together, they talk about Data Centers and their impacts, what they do as local leaders to provide protections, the contentious nature of…
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Episode 2 (PT 2) - Andrew Aydin: Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and Comics
Welcome back to Do You Even Live Here? This is part 2 of our chat with Andrew Aydin. We had a lengthy conversation that we're sure you'll enjoy. In this episode, Andrew shares some Jesse Jackson stories honoring the late civil rights hero and spills about some comic insights. Look to support…
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Episode 2 - Andrew Aydin: Rushing the Mound, Jesse Jackson, John Lewis, and Comics
For our second episode, we're excited to host Andrew Aydin, John Lewis's former Digital Director and Policy Advisor, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and a comics writer. We touch on a bit throughout these two parts. We hope you enjoy and look to support Andrew in his ongoing work, the...
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Episode 1 (Pt #2) Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Taking Back Storytelling
Friend of the show, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton continues the conversation about her work, AI, organizing, and much more in this part two of our episode one. Preston and Dalton stick around after and re-cap and touch on their first jobs. Special thanks for this episode goes to the talented Gwen...
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Episode 1 - Gwen Frisbie-Fulton: Taking Back Storytelling (Pt #1)
Welcome to our first episode, everyone! Friend of the show, Gwen Frisbie-Fulton joins us for a conversation about her work, AI, organizing, and much more. Gwen is a writer and organizer dedicated to amplifying the voices of working-class people in rural communities across the state. There's few...
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A show that centers real people in the story, talking about what communities really care about, not just the headlines. Preston and Dalton each use their government experience, and backgrounds to bring forward opinions and lessons that make you think.
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A show that centers real people in the story, talking about what communities really care about, not just the headlines. Preston and Dalton each use their government experience, and backgrounds to bring forward opinions and lessons that make you think.
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