A Fascinating Story
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“What did I love about this story? It is a story of ambition and fall from grace fueled by the perils of human vice, but it also provides a glimpse into the culture of rural communities, the cyclical nature of history, the inter-connectedness and dependence that all of the US has on rural areas - even if one doesn’t readily recognize it - and the consolidation of economic power that affects the lives of so many.
One of the things that is striking to me: there is an economic democracy to rural owner-operator farms that appears to hang in the balance as the mega wealthy buy up farm land as investment property. This practice has the potential to squeeze out small operators who cannot compete and are forced into renting, an even more precarious position than farming land one owns. It sounds very much to me like a fight for survival and way of life as the family farm becomes a thing of the past.
It’s a shame that some reviewers get so hung up on the inclusion of even a small bit of history about Native Americans being forced off their land, the very same land that lies at the heart of this story. Including that piece of history in the story is relevant to the themes of displacing the people, cultural histories, and stewardship of the land. One might have to look beyond their politics, however, to see it.
Though I didn’t immediately jump on this podcast when it first came out, I’m glad I came across it now. I walked away with a greater empathy and appreciation for the rural communities that feed our nation. Also this is a powerful tale about how the consolidation of power into the hands of a few can put the well-being of communities and families at risk.”
Noahmakesart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“I was really interested in how this all went down but this sounds closer to a high school essay with a minimum word count. Very disappointed.”
MacGibblets via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/08/23
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“I love true crime podcasts and can’t wait for one that takes place in my own state.”
TeaQueen14 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/05/23
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“I found this series to be all fluff, no substance. I’m disappointed by the lack of a serious description of how cattle industry financing works, or a serious attempt to describe exactly how the fraud played out. Instead, we get a lot of descriptions of the landscape, mooing sounds, and the...”Read full review »
SeattleNicole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/26/23
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