EPISODE 22 - Pikeville Kentucky, with Tyler Syck

Episode 22 August 10, 2024 00:33:35
EPISODE 22 - Pikeville Kentucky, with Tyler Syck
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EPISODE 22 - Pikeville Kentucky, with Tyler Syck

Aug 10 2024 | 00:33:35

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Show Notes

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.

To support the Ciceronian Society or learn more about our UPCOMING CONFERENCE at the Hotel Madison in Harrisonburg, Virginia, March 13-15, 2025, please visit https://ciceroniansociety.org/ 

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Links:

https://www.upike.edu/  

https://www.jtylersyck.com/ 

 

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