This week, Preston and Dalton welcome WNC-based filmmaker Matt Groce for a discussion on what it means to create art in Appalachia. Matt is a documentary filmmaker and the co-founder of Jewelweed Media, as well as an App State alum. From music festivals to winemaking, they explore the symbiotic relationship between western NC and the artists that call it home.

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Keep an eye out for Matt's upcoming film "Moving Forward," coming soon! Keep up with Matt's work and follow him on Instagram @jewelweed.media

It's just the guys this week as Dalton and Preston catch up for the first news episode of season two. They swap dunk tank stories from their recent fundraisers, debate the best school lunch ahead of Preston's panel on no-cost school meals, and preview Dalton's trip to NYC Climate Week. Then they break down the mail-in ballot whiplash hitting North Carolina voters this fall, Henderson County's $25 million farmland preservation bond referendum, and what the roadless rule rollback and the end of the Endangered Species Act's harm rule mean for Western North Carolina.

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.

The guys are back with the SEASON TWO PREMIERE, and this week it's a back to school special. Career education Kimberly Jones joins Dalton and Preston to discuss her recent op-ed for Beacon Media on the recent overturning of the Leandro case by the NC Supreme Court. They also discuss charter schools, the upcoming tax amendments on this fall's ballot, and what it was like attending school in a rural area.

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.

In this week's episode, the guys wrap up season one and prepare for summer vacation as Jeremy Borden, longtime journalist and executive director of Beacon Media, turns the tables and asks them to reflect on the show so far. They share stories from listeners who reached out, including a young man near Fletcher who said the podcast inspired him to consider running for office. They also discuss the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, what patriotism means when you're not sure about flying the flag, and why showing up at a neighbor's door or a town hall might be the most radical act left in American politics.

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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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!