On the Record with Beth Macy
Mon Dec 01 2025
It's a CAN'T-MISS final episode of season 3 as we sit down with Beth Macy, bestselling author of Dopesick (which inspired an Emmy-winning Hulu series), Factory Man, Truevine and most recently Paper Girl, to talk storytelling, community and the power of local journalism.
From her early days at The Roanoke Times to chronicling the triumphs and challenges of people across SWVA, Beth shares what drives her work, how she lifts voices often overlooked and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
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A huge thank you to Beth Macy for sharing her perspective, dedication and love for our region, and thanks to our listeners for following along this season. Get her newest book, Paper Girl, wherever books are sold, and always read more at TheRoanoker.com.
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It's a CAN'T-MISS final episode of season 3 as we sit down with Beth Macy, bestselling author of Dopesick (which inspired an Emmy-winning Hulu series), Factory Man, Truevine and most recently Paper Girl, to talk storytelling, community and the power of local journalism. From her early days at The Roanoke Times to chronicling the triumphs and challenges of people across SWVA, Beth shares what drives her work, how she lifts voices often overlooked and the lessons she’s learned along the way. ——— A huge thank you to Beth Macy for sharing her perspective, dedication and love for our region, and thanks to our listeners for following along this season. Get her newest book, Paper Girl, wherever books are sold, and always read more at TheRoanoker.com.