Curtis Wilkie Never Lost His Accent

Today I’m sharing the full interview with Curtis Wilkie, which we recorded back in October. We rarely put anything behind a paywall, but this uncut version of our conversation is just for paid subscribers. You can also listen to the episode via the Rooted podcast on Spotify (other podcasting platforms will only have the preview version, see comment below for directions on how to listen to the paid version in Spotify). I hope you enjoy hearing the voice of one of the South’s best storytellers. Curtis shares his journey of leaving his home state, then returning to the South decades later at the encouragement of his friends—among them Willie Morris. He discusses what he loves about living in Mississippi, along with the trends in Mississippi politics that he finds especially concerning. He talks about his friends—past and present—and the necessity of a local journalism. Finally, be prepared for unscripted moments, including a quick surprise appearance from Richard Howorth, co-owner of Oxf…