International Trade, European Election Meddling, and Rural Infrastructure
We discuss news around the world and decisions around rural infrastructure here at home.
May 14, 2019
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We share thoughts on a variety of international news stories including trade with China, conflict with Iran, and Russian interference in European elections. Then, we dive deep on rural infrastructure and how the lack thereof is affecting America. Outside of politics, Sarah fumes about Game of Thrones and Beth contemplates different kinds of love on her 12th anniversary.
International News Recommendations:
Houthi Rebels in Yemen
Four Ships Sabotaged in UAE
US Air Carrier in the Gulf
Russia and the European Elections
Compliment the Other Side: Democratic Lawmakers and the Death Penalty
Rural America Recommendations:
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The Opioid Epidemic in Kermit, W.Va.
In deep-red West Virginia, Warren touts plan to fight opioid crisis
Sanders' plan for rural America isn't much of a plan
They Were Promised Coding Jobs in Appalachia. Now They Say It Was a Fraud.
Kentucky’s $1.5 Billion Information Highway to Nowhere
Why Rural America Needs Cities
A New American Dream: The Rise of Immigrants in Rural America
Rural America is Stranded in the Dial-Up Age
How Rural Communities Are Embracing Immigrants and Thriving as a Result
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