Do You Even Live Here?

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 joins Preston and Dalton for a special segment highlighting everyone's favorite hate comments they've received online in honor of Dalton's recent feature on Libs of TikTok. Do You Even Live Here? is produced in partnership with Beacon Media. Make sure to follow our socials @youliveherepod on Instagram and TikTok and to follow the show on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere podcasts are downloaded.

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 they relate to the upcoming amendment on ballots for NC this fall that would enshrine Right to Work in the state constitution. Finally, they briefly discuss the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the Roadless Rule, a conservation measure that prevents roads from being built in national forests. Thanks for listening and don't forget to check out our socials @youliveherepod.

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 upend all of it. Stick around to hear Preston and Dalton's dream projects for their towns!

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 Beacon Media’s new documentary, The Root of Good Health, to discuss the impact of the program, its loss, and the challenges of raising her 11 year-old grandson. Stick around to the end for a wrap-up on the interview, as well as a rundown on Endangered Species Day and to see some of Dalton’s favorite critters unique to NC. Do You Even Live Here? is produced in partnership with Beacon Media. Find us on Instagram and YouTube with our handle @youliveherepod. Thanks for listening!

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 Rights Act as well as his own family's connection to civil rights. Give it a listen, you may even find out somebody is (possibly) running for President. (Hint, it's neither Preston nor Dalton!)