Smarticle - The Myth of JD Vance: A Conversation With Bobi Conn

Today on the Smarticle Podcast we welcome back Bobby Conn, author of 'In the Shadow of the Valley,' marking her as the show's first-ever two-time guest. We delve into her Time Magazine article critiquing JD Vance's memoir 'Hillbilly Elegy' and its portrayal of Appalachia. The discussion covers the importance of acknowledging the social structures that enable upward mobility in America, and what Vance could potentially do to help America's working poor if elected to a high office. The conversation emphasizes the significance of public schools, stability in the home, and social support systems in overcoming poverty and addiction.

 

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

00:43 Technical Difficulties and Co-Host Absence

01:27 Discussing Bobby Kahn's Writing

02:02 Hillbilly Elegy and J.D. Vance

03:12 Exploring J.D. Vance's Political Impact

07:35 The Myth of Bootstrapping

11:10 The Role of Social Structures

21:40 Final Thoughts and Call for Honest Dialogue

 

The Myth that J.D. Vance Bootstrapped His Way to the Top

 

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