Dr. Blake Perkins, History professor at ASU-Beebe, talks with Glen and April about his research on the history of "Ozarkers" or rural folk in the Arkansas mountains over the last couple of centuries. He specifically addresses aspects of how these Arkansans have tended to view "outsiders," whether those from state or federal government, from more urban areas, or persons with money and influence. Given the importance of such divisions in understanding polarization in our current society, we felt it helpful to hear his insights, which not only are academic in nature, but also arise in part from his early life being born and raised in rural Arkansas. Blake talks in some detail about both the realities of this culture as well as some myths or stereotypes that don't always correspond to reality. He cites examples of "outsiders" who thrived in the Ozark culture, for example. We also delve into current controversies regarding potential changes in the status of the Buffalo River's national park designation, as well as the recent LEARNS law and its changes that pose some concerns to rural Ozarkers.
#26 Monica Guzman, author and Braver Angels leader, 2-9-23, Part 1: OTOH Episode 26
#25 Ray Hanley, AR government and private sector leader, 12-1-22, Part 2: OTOH Episode 25
#24 Ray Hanley, AR government and private sector leader, 12-1-22, Part 1: OTOH Episode 24
#23 Sherry Simon, vice-president of Pax Christi AR, 10-13-22 Part 2: OTOH Episode 23
#22 Sherry Simon, vice-president of Pax Christi AR, 10-13-22 Part 1: OTOH Episode 22
#21 David Childs, Red co-coordinator for Braver Angels in Arkansas, 8-5-22 Part 2: Episode 21
#20 David Childs, Red co-coordinator for Braver Angels in Arkansas, 8-5-22 Part 1: Episode 20
#19 Part 3 of 3 Red Blue conversations between Glen and April about potentially controversial excerpts about research into political polarization, 10-11-22: OTOH Episode 19
#18 Part 2 of 3 Red Blue conversations between Glen and April about potentially controversial excerpts about research into political polarization, 10-11-22: OTOH Episode 18
#17 Part 1 of 3 Red Blue conversations between Glen and April about potentially controversial excerpts about research into political polarization, 10-11-22: OTOH Episode 17
#16 Final (5 of 5) episode of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-30-22: OTOH Episode 16
#15 4th of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-30-22: OTOH Episode 15
#14 3rd of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-30-22: OTOH Episode 14
#13 2nd of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-29-22: OTOH Episode 13
#12 1st of 5 episodes of an extended conversation between Jerry Henderson & Glen White, as they discuss political polarization research, and how to reduce polarization, 6-29-22: OTOH Episode 12
#11 Daniel Reimer, Baha’i faith leader in AR and organizer of Meaningful Conversations, 6-22-22, Part 2: OTOH Episode 11
#10 Daniel Reimer, Baha’i faith leader in AR and organizer of Meaningful Conversations, 6-22-22, Part 1: OTOH Episode 10
#9 Gwen Faulkenberry, teacher and author from rural Arkansas, 6-8-22, Part 2: Episode 9
#8 Gwen Faulkenberry, teacher and author from rural Arkansas, 6-8-22, Part 1: Episode 8
#7 Ryan Norris, Americans for Prosperity Arkansas Director, 5-3-22, Part 2: OTOH Episode 7
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