Episode 2: Nick Jacobs, author of The Rural Voter, shares his findings and explains how the "gap effect" leads to simple stories about rural and urban spaces
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In this episode, Ellen interviews Nick Jacobs, co-author of "The Rural Voter," about the nuances of rural America and how they are often overlooked when we consider the complex relationship between rural and urban spaces. They discuss the methodology behind Nick’s research and the challenges of surveying rural populations. They also delve into "rural resentment" and the persistent misconceptions about rural and urban communities, despite examples of shared commonalities.
More information:
Nick Jacobs bio
The Rural Voter
New Book on Rural America Started with a False Conclusion, Then Looked For Evidence-The Daily Yonder
How ‘Rural Studies’ Is Thinking About the Heartland - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
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