Rather than a simple audio version of Robert Ordway’s essay about the multiracial working class and his experience growing up as part of it, I decided to also record a podcast with him on the subject.
In our conversation, Ordway shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing to working in the halls of power, offering unique insights into the values, challenges, and political shifts of working-class communities. From his roots in a Southern migrant family to his lifetime memberships in both the NAACP and NRA, his story sheds light on the cultural and economic dynamics shaping places like Northwest Indiana. Discover how faith, family, and community anchor these communities and why figures like Donald Trump resonate with them.
Be sure to sign up for Ordway’s Substack as well:
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