Hillbilly Elegy shows JD Vance doesn't care about Appalachia

In episode 222, we revisit Hillbilly Elegy and talk through the parts of the book that show JD Vance's true character - how he really feels about the people he supposedly grew up around.
Timestamps:
00:10 - Introduction
06:22 - Why talk about Hillbilly Elegy?
08:19 - Thoughts on why Vance was chosen for VP
15:04 - What the book is about
16:30 - Our biggest issues with the book
27:20 - His ill-informed observations about work
30:20 - Contempt for the people of Jackson, KY
39:15 - Trashing "hillbillies"
42:51 - Contempt for people on welfare
52:00 - Views about addiction and addicts
55:21 - Inconsistencies on poverty and privilege
01:00:10 - Briefly on payday loans
01:04:10 - Vance's Never Trump streak
01:05:20 - Sham opioid non-profit Our Ohio Renewal
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DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never will.

[@ernestsantana449]

JD is showing that you don't have to live in the "victim" mindset. Although I am not a rich person, I consider myself a success story. Both of my parents were drug addicts and my siblings and I were put in foster care. I never lived anywhere longer than a year for 10 years. Even went to 5 different schools in a school year. But I didn't wallow in self pity and kept moving forward. But with that, I have a hard heart for those that do live in victim hood. If I can make it, so can they!

[@danielwatson4483]

The unemployment rate doesn't include people not seeking employment. When you visit these places you see that 6 percent doesn't tell the actually story.

[@MargeSimpson-j8u]

Can’t believe you didn’t mention his love for sectional sofas and loveseats 😂😂😂😂

[@ZeynabDay]

OH! I used to listen to you guys all the time when you were Appalachian Agenda. I wondered where you went. But I love the new name.

[@honeybadger5933]

JD is going to surprise you. He's a good guy.

[@cat_and_cabbage4662]

He’s a carpetbagger

[@floydwhatchacallit6823]

He sold out his extended family to become famous. I could do that but I care about them.

[@MargeSimpson-j8u]

Are you a couch? If so, this comment makes sense

[@melissaorellana6951]

What good do you see? serious question… I see 🤮

[@conniegoeden4035]

Wow! You really hate this guy.😳

[@user-vy8fp6qu9e]

Thanks, especially for letting us know about him and Purdue. That’s the sickest part. Shameful and evil 👿.