Introducing: Our Town
Summary
This episode of "Our Town" explores Gainsborough, Tennessee, where right-wing developers are acquiring land to build a community embodying a specific Christian lifestyle. Locals view this as a land grab and a social experiment, feeling their heritage is being exploited. The story highlights the town’s resistance against outsiders who they believe represent an entire administration’s agenda.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Gainsborough, Tennessee
Outsiders buying land and the 'Pioneers' project
The vision for a Christian utopia and local resistance
Closing remarks and where to listen
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