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This week on Inside Appalachia, we hear from a radiologist in eastern Kentucky who says he’s seeing a rise in cases of black lung among young coal miners. We’ll also hear the first part of a new series from reporters Randy Yohe and Chris Schulz about the dog racing industry in West Virginia. Then, we’ll travel to Monaca, Pennsylvania where Shell pl…
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The Resurgence Of Coal And Coal Dust, And A Trip To The Dog Track
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we hear from a radiologist in eastern Kentucky who says he’s seeing a rise in cases of black lung among young coal miners. We’ll also the first part of a new series from reporters Randy Yohe and Chris Shulz about the dog racing industry in West Virginia. Then, we’ll travel to Monaca, Pennsylvania where Shell plans to…
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear about a farm in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that can grow a lot of agriculture on one acre of a former industrial site. We’ll also hear about a podcast that remembers the back to the land movement in West Virginia during the 1970s and 1980s — as well as a mysterious disappearance.…
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Taylor Swift’s Appalachian Millipede, Agriculture Innovations And A Mysterious Disappearance
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear about a farm in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that can grow a lot of agriculture on one acre of a former industrial site. We’ll also hear about a podcast that remembers the back to the land movement in West Virginia during the 1970s and 1980s -- as well as a mysterious disappearance. And, we’ll hear about a team…
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From The Land Of The Luchador To East Tennessee: Chatting With Appalachians Across The United States
On this week’s episode, we’re journeying far and wide through Appalachia and beyond. Author Mesha Maren takes us from the hills of West Virginia to the Texas/Mexico border — the land of the Luchador. We’ll also hear about what West Virginians are doing to help Ukrainian refugees. And, we’ll learn about what doctors are saying about medical cannabis…
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From The Land Of The Luchador To East Tennessee: Chatting With Appalachians Across The United States
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On this week’s episode, we’re journeying far and wide through Appalachia and beyond. Author Mesha Maren takes us from the hills of West Virginia to the Texas/Mexico border -- the land of the Luchador. We’ll also hear about what West Virginians are doing to help Ukrainian refugees from the war with Russia. And, we’ll learn about what doctors are say…
On this week’s encore episode of Inside Appalachia, we’re dedicating the show to children's authors. Hear from Cynthia Rylant, author of “When I Was Young In The Mountains,” “Messy Larry” author David J. Perri and storytelling champion Bil Lepp reading from his children's book “The Princess And The Pickup Truck.”…
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Children's Authors Discuss Creativity, Appalachia, Diversity
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On this week’s encore episode of Inside Appalachia, we’re dedicating the show to children's authors. Hear from Cynthia Rylant, author of “When I Was Young In The Mountains,” “Messy Larry” author David J. Perri and storytelling champion Bil Lepp reading from his children's book “The Princess And The Pickup Truck.” We’ll also hear Lyn Ford -- a profe…
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Viking River Cruises v. Moriana - Post-Argument SCOTUScast
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On March 30th, the Court heard oral argument in Viking River Cruises, Inc. vs. Moriana, a case which concerned whether the Federal Arbitration Act requires enforcement of a bilateral arbitration agreement providing that an employee cannot raise representative claims, including under the California Private Attorneys General Act. With a decision like…
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Siegel v. Fitzgerald - Post-Argument SCOTUScast
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In April, 2022, the Court heard arguments in Siegel v. Fitzgerald, a bankruptcy case concerning fee increase exemptions in two states. Joining today to discuss the argument is Allyson Ho, partner in the Dallas Office of Gibson, Dunn, & Crutcher and co-chair of the Firm’s nationwide Appellate and Constitutional Law practice group. Stay tuned for the…
This episode was recorded in 2002 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Doc Watson, Tony Rice & Peter Rowan, Maura O'Connell, Blue Highway, Mike Seeger, and Blisard, Bing, & Judd. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3Mtd9grBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Today, we’re dedicating our entire show to the art of telling stories- out loud, in front of audiences. We’ll hear five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, Bil Lepp, learn how music duo Anna and Elizabeth met and began performing their harmonies, using something known as a crankie. And we’ll travel to the International Storytelling C…
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This episode was recorded in 2001 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Patty Loveless, Alison Krauss, Crash Test Dummies, and Irene Kelley. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3taCQeBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
This week, we’ll meet a man who has struggled with substance use disorder. Now, he’s a recovery coach.We’ll also meet a woman who started a farm and culinary training program to help people in recovery.And childhood friends who first started singing together 70 years ago show why it’s never too late to begin again…You’ll hear these stories and more…
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Morgan v. Sundance - Post-Decision SCOTUScast
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On May 23, 2022 the Court decided Morgan vs. Sundance. Joining today to discuss the 9-0 decision is Stephen J. Ware, the Frank Edwards Tyler Distinguished Professor of Law at the University of Kansas Law School.By The Federalist Society
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Shurtleff v. City of Boston - Post-Decision SCOTUScast
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On May 2nd, 2022 the Court decided Shurtleff vs. City of Boston. Joining SCOTUScast once more, this time for post-decision analysis, is Professor Scott Gaylord of Elon University School of Law.By The Federalist Society
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Moving Past Addiction and Old Friends Coming Together to Sing After Decades Apart.
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This week, we’ll meet a man who has struggled with substance use disorder. Now, he’s a recovery coach. We’ll also meet a woman who started a farm and culinary training program to help people in recovery. And childhood friends who first started singing together 70 years ago show why it’s never too late to begin again … You’ll hear these stories and …
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990- Sarah Harmer, Arlo McKinley, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, John Inghram, and Taylor Ra
This episode was recorded on May 1st, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Sarah Harmer, Arlo McKinley, Buffalo Wabs & The Price Hill Hustle, John Inghram, and Taylor Rae. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3wI8ylDBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
This week on Inside Appalachia, we’re talking about traditional ballads -- how they tell stories and connect us to the past.By Mason Adams, Roxy Todd, Alex Runyon
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True Stories Behind Folk Heroes, Runaway Trains And Murder Ballads
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’re talking about traditional ballads -- how they tell stories and connect us to the past. These old tunes can mean so much. They can tap into difficult emotions and give feelings space to be heard. Some songs may even be too uncomfortable to sing. In this special episode with guest co-host, ballad singer Saro Lync…
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FEC v. Ted Cruz - Post-Decision SCOTUScast
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On May 16, 2022 the Court decided Federal Election Commission vs. Ted Cruz for Senate. Listeners may remember our guest today, Professor Bradley A. Smith, the Josiah H. Blackmore II/Shirley M. Nault Professor of Law at Capital University Law School, who joined earlier in the term for the post-argument segment. Today, Professor Smith, a former Chair…
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Badgerow v. Walters - Post-Decision SCOTUScast
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On March 31, the Court decided Badgerow v. Walters, a case which concerned judicial supervision of arbitration. Joining today to discuss the decision and its implications is Jennifer Dickey, Associate Chief Counsel at the U.S. Chamber Litigation Center. Holding: Federal jurisdiction in a petition to compel arbitration under Section 4 of the Federal…
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West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency - Post-Argument SCOTUScast
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The issue before the Court in West Virginia v. EPA is whether, when designing rules under Section 111, EPA is limited to identifying “systems of emission reduction” that can be applied to and at the level of an individually regulated facility, or whether there are no limits to EPA’s authority other than the textual commands to consider cost, nonair…
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This episode was recorded on April 24th, 2022 at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. The lineup includes Rissi Palmer, Cheryl Wheeler, Maia Sharp, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, and Kenny White. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3yKZs96By West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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A Floyd County Fiddler, Midwives And Home Births, And Student Stories From The Fayette Institute of Technology
This week, we begin our journey throughout Appalachia in Floyd County, Virginia, home of Earl White. Then, we’ll travel back to the early 20th century, when nurse Mary Breckenridge launched a midwifery program in Eastern Kentucky. We’ll also meet two student reporters at the Fayette Institute of Technology, who bring us stories about Anstead, West …
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A Floyd County Fiddler, Midwives And Home Births, And Student Stories From The Fayette Institute of Technology
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This week, we begin our journey throughout Appalachia in Floyd County, Virginia, home of Earl White. White is working to amplify the often-overlooked participation of Black musicians in old-time music. Then, we’ll travel back to the early 20th century, when nurse Mary Breckenridge launched a midwifery program in Eastern Kentucky. That program would…
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This episode was recorded on April 10th, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes River Whyless, Margaret Glaspy, Kat Edmonson, Lakou Mizik, and Neal Francis. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3M7DssWBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
This week, we’re airing an encore episode of Inside Appalachia. We’ll meet a man who makes wooden turkey calls, not ordinary turkey calls. We’ll also meet people who make wooden paddles by hand and custom-decorate each one, and a man who repairs cuckoo clocks. Finally, we’ll travel to some of the most beautiful spots in Appalachia to find wildflowe…
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Wildflowers, Paddle Makers, Turkey Calls-- And More Inside Appalachia
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This week, we’re airing an encore episode of Inside Appalachia. We’ll meet a man who makes wooden turkey calls, not ordinary turkey calls. Painter Brian Aliff doesn’t call himself an artist, but he intricately paints his turkey calls, which are now collectors’ items. We’ll also meet people who make wooden paddles by hand and custom-decorate each on…
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This episode was recorded on April 3rd, 2022 in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Joan Osbourne, Griffin House, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, 49 Winchester, and Abby Hamilton. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3kDlTEZBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
In this week’s episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear about Black musicians and luthiers who are reclaiming the banjo — an instrument with deep roots in Africa and a difficult history in The United States. We’ll also hear about The Bristol Sessions — recording sessions known for bringing country music out of the hollers and onto radios, and for m…
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Bristol Sessions, Reclaiming The Banjo, Appalachian-Mexican Folk Art, And More
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In this week’s episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear about Black musicians and luthiers who are reclaiming the banjo -- an instrument with deep roots in Africa and a difficult history in The United States. We’ll also hear about The Bristol Sessions — recording sessions known for bringing country music out of the hollers and onto radios, and for …
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This episode was recorded on March 27th, 2022 in Morgantown, WV at WVU's Canady Creative Arts Center. The lineup includes Janis Ian, Lido Pimienta, Beppe Gambetta, Philip B. Price, and Chris Haddox. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3Kr9v5KBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
This week’s episode is all about ballad singers and storytellers. We’ll hear an interview with West Virginia native Becca Spence Dobias who wrote a novel called ‘On Home.’ And co-host Mason Adams sits down with ballad singer Elizabeth LaPrelle, who grew up in Rural Retreat, Virginia. We’ll also hear about a song called “Tom Dooley,” which was first…
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Arizona v. City and County of San Francisco - Post- Argument SCOTUScast
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On February 23rd, the Court heard arguments in Arizona vs. City and County of San Francisco, California, a case which concerned whether states with interests should be permitted to intervene to defend a rule when the United States ceases to defend. Joining to discuss arguments in the case is Hon. Elizabeth Murrill, Solicitor General in the Louisian…
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City of Austin v. Reagan Nat'l Advertising of Austin, LLC - Post-Argument SCOTUScast
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On November 10th, the Court heard arguments in City of Austin, Texas v. Reagan National Advertising, a case which concerned whether the Austin city code’s distinction between on-premise signs, which may be digitized, and off-premise signs, which may not, is a facially unconstitutional content-based regulation under Reed v. Town of Gilbert. We are j…
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United States v. Zubaydah - Post-Decision SCOTUScast
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On Mar 3, 2022, the Court decided United States v. Zubaydah, a case which concerned whether the 9th circuit erred when it rejected the United States’ assertion of the state secrets privilege based on the court’s own assessment of potential harms to national security, and required discovery to proceed further under 28 U.S.C 1782(a) against former CI…
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Returning Home, Ballad Singers And Storytellers Across Appalachia
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This week’s episode is all about ballad singers and storytellers. We’ll hear an interview with West Virginia native Becca Spence Dobias who wrote a novel called ‘On Home.’ And co-host Mason Adams sits down with ballad singer Elizabeth LaPrelle, who grew up in Rural Retreat, Virginia. As longtime performers and new parents, she and her husband took …
This episode was recorded on March 20th, 2022 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Peter Mulvey & SistaStrings, Kyshona, Jill Sobule, and Sollee & Smith. Podcast support is provided by Digital Relativity. https://bit.ly/3EvUaiBBy West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Growing Up Queer And Indian In Appalachia, New Comedy Film Set In Beckley, And Visiting A Luthier Shop In Elkins
This week on Inside Appalachia we’ll visit a luthier’s shop where old instruments get new life, and hear about a new comedy film set in Beckley, West Virginia. We’ll also hear from author Neema Avashia, whose new book is "Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer And Indian In A Mountain Place."By Mason Adams, Roxy Todd, Alex Runyon
