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.

  1. 03/13/2021

    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

    41 min

  2. 02/27/2021

    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 GRITS is part of The Tennessee Holler Podcast Network. Visit 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.

    50 min

  3. 02/13/2021

    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.

    54 min

  4. 01/30/2021

    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 🍍LINKS 🍍 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

    53 min

  5. 01/16/2021

    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 LINKS 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

    1h 11m

  6. 12/19/2020

    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.

    52 min

  7. 11/28/2020

    COVID Grits with Rep. Gloria Johnson

    #1 Grittle Rep. Gloria Johnson joins Aftyn and Anna to discuss the state of COVID19 in Tennessee, while the Tennessee Republican leadership points fingers at Venezuela for Trump’s loss. The girls apologize for the audio as they were not in Anna’s closet for this episode. 😁 CNBC article featuring Rep. Gloria Johnson Rep. Johnson co-signed a letter about TN  student evaluations about a month ago Martine Hope, Mountain City educator from Johnson City that passed away Susan Keener, Murfreesboro special needs teacher that passed away in October Daily Yonder, Nine out of 10 Rural Counties Are in the Covid-19 Red Zone 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.

    1h 1m

  8. 11/14/2020

    Biden Won, But So Did White Supremacy

    Yes, President Trump is finally out of office, but with 72 million Americans showing up to vote for him after four years, who is really the winner of the 2020 election? Anna and Aftyn look past the presidential victory, highlighting the role of white women in maintaining white supremacy at the ballot box this cycle.  “White Women’s Support for Trump Remains High in 2020 Election” The 53 percent issue AOC Interview in NY Times 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.

    1h 4m
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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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  • Creator
    The TN Holler Podcast Network
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2021
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © The TN Holler Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    GRITS