#230: The Palestinian-American representing Appalachian Georgia, Rep. Ruwa Romman

On today's episode, Chuck talks with Rep. Ruwa Romman, the Palestinian-American organizer and policy analyst representing Georgia's 97th House District.  She is the first Muslim and Palestinian woman ever elected to the Georgia State House of Representatives.  We talk about her background and her work as an elected official, as well as the Uncommitted movement within the Democratic Party and how she was supposed to speak at the DNC but was denied.  It's an important part of the overall conversation surrounding the election and Rep. Romman brings a needed perspective to this conversation. Plus, Chuck and Big John talk about issues not getting enough coverage in Appalachia, according to the Appalachia subreddit. Learn more about Rep. Romman https://www.ruwa4georgia.com/https://www.instagram.com/ruwa4georgia/https://twitter.com/Ruwa4GeorgiaTimestamps05:57 — Issues not getting enough attention in Appalachia (according to r/Appalachia)29:20 — Interview with Georgia State Representative Ruwa Romman01:13:30 — Big John's Perpetual Beef with the Cincinnati BengalsTransition Music: “Leave it to Me” by Corduroy Brown https://corduroy-brown.com/-----------------------------------------------HELP SUPPORT APPODLACHIA!Join our Patreon, for as little as $5/month, and access live events, weekly exclusives, bonus series, and more patreon.com/appodlachia-----------------------------------------------Check out our fantastic sponsors!Red Rooster Coffee! Use our promo code “DOLLY” for free shipping!https://www.redroostercoffee.com/CBD and THC gummies & more: (use code “BANJO” for 25% off) http://www.cornbreadhemp.com/DISCLAIMER: None of the views expressed in this show represent the views of either Chuck or John's employers, and they never willSupport the show