This week, Francis and Nate discuss rural politics and Appalachian tech hubs with Tarence Ray (@tarenceray) of the Trillbilly Worker’s Party podcast (@thetrillbillies). Specifically, we’re discussing Tarence’s recent essay in The Baffler, which you can read here: https://thebaffler.com/salvos/hollowed-out-ray This week’s bonus episode features Nate in conversation with Marine veteran and anti-war activist John Motter (@JohnMotter). They discuss how one goes from Marine infantryman to leftist, how to organize veterans, and why it’s crucial to show up for other causes when you want to build a movement. Get it on Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/30909624 *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT* We now have a storefront to sell the patches, buttons, and magnets that we also give out as flair for our $10 tier. Buy some sweet gear here: https://www.hellofawaytodie.com/shop You may have noticed that the next issue of our zine has debuted, and you can get it in print by signing up at the $10 monthly Patreon tier. We have a YouTube channel now -- subscribe here and get sweet videos from us in which we yell in our cars like true veterans: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwlHZpNTz-h6aTeQiJrEDKw We have a new t-shirt out — get some anarchist agriculture in your life! Buy it here: https://teespring.com/new-anarchist-agricultural#pid=387&cid=101810&sid=front You can follow the show on Twitter here: @HellOfAWay Follow Nate here: @inthesedeserts Follow Francis here: @ArmyStrang