GRITS The TN Holler Podcast Network
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Aftyn and Anna, two gritty Southern blondes, reclaim what it means to be girls raised in the South. #LetsGetGritty
Grits is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee.
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Make our internet LOCAL
Aftyn and Anna are joined by April Jarocki, the coordinator with the Southern Connected Communities Project, who along with members of the Clearfork Valley, built their own internet by establishing a wireless internet system at the Highlander Research and Education Center in Jefferson County, Tennessee. April highlights the role of the pandemic in exacerbating the digital divide and discusses what broadband justice looks like to her community. Donate to SCCP by clicking here! #BroadbandGritty
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The New Old South
Tressie McMillan Cottom in her piece examines the evolving Southern identity in the context of popular culture, the ebb and flow of "disdain and attraction" to the region. Aftyn and Anna address their own prodigal returns to the South post-college, and how they've navigated public opinion of the South in their professional capacities. 🍍BONUS 🍍Aftyn gives a dramatic reading of an interaction between Toby Keith and Kris Kristofferson. #NewSouthGritty
Nanny MeMaw, Arkansas viral TikTok star
Rolling Stone excerpt about Willie's 70th birthday party
Willie Jones, Louisiana country music star
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Mama B's "Red State, Blue Mom"
Some of you have been asking where is the infamous GRITS' travel correspondent, Mama B... well, she has launched her own podcast called "Red State, Blue Mom"! For this week's episode, we invite you to listen to the 2021 inaugural episode and subscribe!
Grits is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee. -
Student Debt Showdown
With US student debt reaching $1.7 TRILLION, the girls deliver the state of play on student loans: what amount of relief Biden is considering; racial disparities in borrowing; and how privilege takes center stage in the debate whether to cancel it all. #StudentDebtGritty
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Run down of the imminent congressional showdown
Biden signals new era with Secretary of Education pick
COVID relief and student debt
Why Biden should forgive student loans -
Insurrection GRITS
New year, new… WTF. Aftyn and Anna are back for season 4 in the wake of the pro-Trump QAnon furry hat wearing insurrection identifying the Tennessee culprits and grappling with how to humanize those involved. BONUS: tips on how to talk to your people who believe in conspiracy theories
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Sign this petition to take down Steve Berger, Gov. Lee’s extremist pastor at Grace Chapel
How to speak to people who believe in conspiracy theories
Republican Attorney Generals launch robocalls
Rep. Terri Lynn Weaver’s Tennessean patriot profile -
Workers, Wages, & Weed
For the final episode of the year, Anna and Aftyn dig into how the Democratic party should utilize three winning progressive policies to bring new folks in. Embrace an economic populist message and distribute LEGALIZE IT bumper stickers across the country: is it that simple? Happy holidays and the girls will see y'all in 2021! #KeepItGritty
NYMag, Democrats Have a Problem. ‘Workers, Wages, Weed’ May Be the Answer
Mother Jones, The $15 Minimum Wage Wasn’t the Only Progressive Ballot Measure That Passed in Conservative States
Grits is part of The TN Holler Podcast Network. Visit www.tnholler.com to keep up with The Tennessee Holler's relentless coverage that seeks to lift up progressive voices and shine a light on injustices throughout Tennessee.
Customer Reviews
Sweet Salty and Delicious Grits
Consume this podcast please. Eye opening and necessary.
Love!
Funny, informative, and puggy. Can’t wait until next Monday! This podcast has redeemed the name of grits considering everybody (everybody) likes hash browns more.
Grits is my jam
I love how relatable and down to earth these two are. If you listen to CYG, you’ll like this pod. A great perspective on cultural issues in the South that are often overlooked.