Ep. 075: Reflections on Europe, Forgotten America, and the Need for a Hall of Heroes

In this special solo episode, Garrett takes some time to reflect on recent conversations with guests of the Forgotten America podcast and his Spring vacation to Scottland & Ireland. The last few months of guests and travel have driven home the need for West Virginia to have a Hall of Heroes to celebrate its people and its past. This episode is a great reminder of the importance of loving the place you’re from and sharing your passion for it with others. Special Mentions: Edinburgh, Scottland https://edinburgh.org/ Similarities between Scottland and Appalachia https://www.ecoclimax.com/2021/05/the-appalachian-mountains-scottish.html Of course, Scottland would have a history of coal mining! https://edinburgh.org/event/before-and-after-coal/ Adam Smith: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Smith Cliffs of Moher – Ireland https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/ Galway (Irish Nashville) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galway The Burren https://www.cliffsofmoher.ie/your-visit/beyond-the-cliffs-places-to-see/the-burren/   Garrett Ballengee, Host President & CEO - @gballeng Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Amanda Kieffer, Executive Producer Vice President of Communications & Strategy - @akieffer13  Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Nate Phipps, Editor & Producer Communications & Social Media Associate - @Aviv5753 Cardinal Institute for West Virginia Policy   Follow: YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram Support: Patreon, Donate, Newsletter