Appalachia is at the center of some of the most important labor strikes in the country. We talk about them and why politicians have been so hesitant to speak out in support of them.

In this episode:
-The return of DATA-Lachia in the context of the Virginia election!
-Announcements
-Strike-A-Lachia
-Beef with the Big Bird of Beef

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Link to original UMWA video and Cecil Roberts speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hh1I8vYsYW4

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