The Liberal Redneck Manifesto

Draggin' Dixie Outta the Dark

De: Trae Crowder, Drew Morgan, Corey Ryan Forrester

Narrado por: Trae Crowder, Drew Morgan, Corey Ryan Forrester

The Liberal Rednecks—a Southern-based stand-up comedy group known for their scathing political satire—celebrate all that’s good about Dixie while leading a progressive revolution toward a New South.

The American South is home to some of the best music, cuisine, athletics, whiskey, and weather the country has to offer, but its reputation as a haven for its “right-wing, Bible-beatin’, assault-rifle-totin’” citizens precedes it—and, according to the Liberal Rednecks, rightfully so. Yet, as they explain it, the situation in the South is far more complex than “hypocritical, nose-up-in-the-air Yankees” give it credit for. And they should know—they are native sons.

Whip-smart, hilarious, and incisive, the Liberal Rednecks are lifelong, down-home Southern boys who aren’t afraid to call out the outdated traditions and intolerant attitudes of their native land—while also shining a proud light on the most misunderstood region of the country. Their mission: to provide a manifesto for young progressives south of the Mason-Dixon line to rise up and claim their homeland—without abandoning the best of their culture.

Exploring race, class, guns, religion, drug addiction, alcoholism, and homophobia, the Liberal Rednecks tell it like it is while challenging stereotypes at every turn. Fresh, funny, and surprising, The Liberal Redneck Manifesto gives us a vision of Dixieland as it exists now—and what it could become.

Spot On

What made the experience of listening to The Liberal Redneck Manifesto the most enjoyable?

These guys nailed it. It was funny, and downright hilarious in places. But it was also thought provoking and well researched. The history and social commentary is actually what makes this book worth checking out. The humor--and there is quite a lot of it--is just icing on the cake.

Could use a few more like this

This audiobook, read by the comedians themselves, was funny, intelligent, and surprisingly informative. Trae jokes about saving some stuff for the memior... I'd read it.

Must Read!

If you are from the South, specifically Appalachia and have found yourself an "outcast" among many of your peers and family members- READ THIS BOOK! There is so much truth about Appalachian culture and the challenges/history of the region and its people. I promise you will relate to it and you won't regret it. This book hit home, hard with some unexpected tears along the way, woven into the hilarity of the truths.

More awesome than expected

This is a great educational handbook on how to understand & get along with people that come from a different background. Very enlightening & extremely intelligent. Well spoken with great accents. Love, love, love.

Finally!!!

Ya’ll are using to much common sense. You know that’s not allowed. /S.

It’s nice to hear reason with those accents, uncommon in my area.

love everything about these guys!

I left out loud more times than I can count, and teared up in the story about granny Bain. I love the common sense politics and suggestions couch in hilarious and heartfelt comedy!

Skeeeeewwwww

I've been following the three in there podcast, Trae's videos, and hope to see them soon live. This book is one of the most inspiring and awesome things that I have ever been introduced to. As a Redneck from South Carolina, it speaks to me on a very personal level. thanks guys and keep it up. we love your work.

A Great Read for Blue Dots in a Red State

This was a funny and insightful production. I loved it! Being a liberal Alabama native, I swear i could have written parts of this myself it hit so close to home. Keep it up, guys!

Highly relatable

Growing up in the urban south (not urban like NYC, but a far far cry from the rural south) I've often found myself being way more liberal than one group of friends/family and way more conservative than another group. This book puts words to so many feelings I've had in my life.

The book is nothing like perfect and there's a lot of their arguments which fall flat, but all in all it's fantastic. It's great to finally see someone representing my own experience. And of course, coming from 3 comedians, it's well performed and extremely funny and clever.

Yes Virginia, Liberal Rednecks Do Exist

If you could sum up The Liberal Redneck Manifesto in three words, what would they be?

Food for thought.

What other book might you compare The Liberal Redneck Manifesto to and why?

Its pretty unique. I can't really compare it to other political books. From an ideological standpoint its boilerplate liberal views so I guess it is the opposite of Ron Paul's Revolution: Manifesto, but where it shine is hen it really delves into the who, what, and why's of southern redneck culture.

What does the narrators bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

A personal touch which gives the whole manifesto more authenticity than just words on the page.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It wasn't a "can't put down" work, but I knew I was going to finish it.

Any additional comments?

If your staunch conservative, your not going to like this book no matter the manner in which it is presented. If your a hardcore liberal, its not going to go far enough for your taste If you have an open mind and are willing to listen without judgement, there are some funny and insightful moments to be had. As a native southerner myself, I could relate to a lot of the cultural eccentricities highlighted in this book and the authors remind me of the folks I grew up with.