Episode notes
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Cast Iron Resistance, a new podcast for Southern progressives who refuse to let their region be defined by hate and division. Hosts Steve Wildsmith, Jeremy LaDuke, and Nathan Higdon introduce their mission: reclaiming Southern identity from fear and fanaticism while building real political momentum in red counties across the South.
In this episode, the hosts sit down with Nathan Higdon, Vice Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, who shares his journey from political awakening in 2017 to organizing in Tennessee's most rural counties. Nathan breaks down the practical work of resistance—from making strategic phone calls to legislators to building mutual aid networks that strengthen communities from the ground up.
Key Topics:
- Why organizing starts in small towns, not Washi ...