{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Hot Dish","title":"Beth Macy: Journalist, Author, Fighter for the Working Class","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3021,"description":"In this episode, Beth Macy joins Heidi and Joel to discuss her compelling journey from journalist to political candidate. She explores how her books illuminate the struggles of rural communities facing economic and social upheaval, and how storytelling can serve as a catalyst for political change. Beth shares her insights on reconnecting with voters across political divides, the importance of local narratives, and her vision for representing rural America in Congress.\nKey topics covered:\nBeth Macy’s background as a journalist and author of Factory Man, Dopesick, and Paper Girl\nThe impact of globalization, NAFTA, and foreign trade policies on rural jobs and communities\nHow the opioid crisis and big tech regulation highlight broader societal failures\nThe personal stories that catalyzed her decision to run for Congress\nStrategies for bridging political divides through shared values and empathy\nThe challenges and opportunities of campaigning in Virginia’s Sixth District\nThe influence of media, misinformation, and the decline of local journalism\nThe role of the farm bill, small farms, and rural economic policies\nBeth’s approach to reconnecting with her family across political lines\nHer vision for policy solutions that serve everyday Americans\nResources & Links:\nFactory Man by Beth Macy\nDopesick by Beth Macy\nPaper Girl by Beth Macy\nBeth Macy’s official website - bethmacyforcongress.com\n\nThe Hot Dish is brought to you by the One Country Project. To learn more, visit OneCountryProject.org, or find us on Substack (Onecountryproject.substack.com), and on YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook (@onecountryproject).","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/g8wz6bIJJBkVhhXn2wwVIbH1WNXQdmg8yAhxtqQC2EU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81Yzk5/ZDA4YzM3YjhlMTNh/OGM4MThkNTliMzNl/OTRhMi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}