The United States is the most divided it has been since the Civil War, yet there are everyday people who are still willing to work together to find a path forward.

Join J.R. Jamison and Kelsey Timmerman as they explore identity and family and discuss J.R.’s forthcoming father-son memoir, Hillbilly Queer—a gripping tale of two men who see the world differently, one a gay liberal highbrow and the other a working-class Trump supporter, and their travels together to rural Missouri at the height of the 2016 election to uncover truths about their family’s past.

Cover Art – By Shantanu Suman and Emma Fulkerson (inspired by photography from Brock Williamson)

Chapters –
[00:00] Introduction.
[02:42] How J.R. and his dad came to the decision to go to Missouri.
[07:08] J.R. on approaching his father to ask questions about their relationship.
[10:58] J.R. and his dad's past encounters with J.R.'s identity.
[14:01] The fear of rejection in the face of love.
[18:17] Understanding family history in search of context.
[21:55] Considering generational perspectives.
[27:23] Connecting with important people in your life while you can.

Original air date: Apr. 24, 2021