Reclaiming Masculinity and the WH UFC Fight w/ Martin Henson

Reclaiming Masculinity and the WH UFC Fight w/ Martin Henson

BMEN founder Martin Henson joins Preston and Dalton for restorative justice, anime redemption arcs, and Black men's mental health. They also discuss the White House UFC event, Michelle Obama's mistreatment, Juneteenth's politicization, and a sports roundup covering the Hurricanes' Stanley Cup win, the NBA Finals, and the Knicks' chaotic celebration. Do You Even Live Here? is produced in partnership with Beacon Media and can be found on all major podcast platforms. Follow us on social media at our handle @youliveherepod. Thanks for listening!

Bringing Healthcare Home w/ Dr. Laurie Stradley

This week, Dr. Lori Stradley, director of Impact Health, joins Preston and Dalton to talk about what drives health outcomes before anyone ever sees a doctor. From rural transportation gaps to food box deliveries stabilizing families, Lori makes the case that investing in basic needs is the smartest healthcare dollar Western North Carolina can spend. Stick around to the end for a follow-up on our budget special from a few weeks ago, and don't forget to share this episode with your friends! Do You Even Live Here? is produced in partnership with Beacon Media and can be found on all major podcast networks. Follow us on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok @youliveherepod. Thanks for listening!

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!