Tyler Syck discusses his hometown and the future of Appalachia. Jeffery Tyler Syck is an Assistant Professor of Politics and the founding Director of the Center for Public Service and Outreach at the University of Pikeville in his hometown.
0:00 Pikeville
2:30 Counties
4:55 Returning Home
11:15 Tourists & Settlers
14:00 University
17:55 Future of Appalachia
23:55 Roots
26:55 Mountains
One in an occasional series on place, hosted by Christopher Anadale.
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