The Kingdom Of The Happy Land, Inside Appalachia

The setting for a new novel is a communal society founded by freed people in North Carolina. It was a real place called The Kingdom of the Happy Land. Also, a Tennessee writer, musician and playwright talks about his collaborations and ability to capture a sense of place. And, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here. You’ll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.