The Broadside

Deck your halls with Rauch balls


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In this special holiday episode, we meet the Jewish man from Gastonia, North Carolina who became the world's largest manufacturer of Christmas ornaments and used his power to make his home more tolerant of all religions.

This episode comes to us from Jeremy Markovich. Jeremy is the creator of a newsletter and podcast called the North Carolina Rabbit Hole, where he explores the strange and quirky corners of his home state. You can find all of his incredible work at ncrabbithole.com.

  • This story was adapted from: "The Unlikely Ornament King of Gastonia" which appeared in Our State's December 2016 issue.

Music in this episode:

  • "Dad, Get Up" by Peter Lamb and the Wolves (Raleigh)
  • Additional Music: Blue Dot Sessions, U.S. Marine Band
  • Special Thanks: The Rauch Family, Jack Betts, Don Walser, Kimberly Simpson, Alexis Castanos, and Todd Dulaney.

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