Inside Appalachia

West Virginia Public Broadcasting
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Inside Appalachia

Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.

  1. Encore: Chair Caning And A Housing Fight, Inside Appalachia

    4 DAYS AGO

    Encore: Chair Caning And A Housing Fight, Inside Appalachia

    This week, we visit the Seeing Hand Association. They bring together people who are visually impaired to learn the craft of chair caning. Corporate greed has been gobbling up newspapers for years. Now, some of those same companies are taking a bite out of mobile home parks. They’re raising rents and letting repairs slide. And, as the Mountain Valley Pipeline nears completion, people who live near it say government officials are ignoring their concerns about pollution. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

    54 min
  2. A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

    JAN 24

    A Mine Wars Graphic Novel, Storytelling And W.Va. Life, Inside Appalachia

    This week, Inside Appalachia speaks with the author of a new graphic novel about the West Virginia Mine Wars. The labor struggle culminated in the largest armed uprising since the Civil War. Also, professional storyteller James Froemel invents quirky characters, like a sign maker who can't spell. Froemel’s stories are drawn from small town life. And, one of the most common animals to get hit by cars are possums. But, there’s a kind of animal rescue called pouch picking. We talk with author Laura Jackson.  You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

    54 min
  3. The Sweet Story Of Finnamon Buns, Inside Appalachia

    JAN 17

    The Sweet Story Of Finnamon Buns, Inside Appalachia

    This week, a West Virginia baker draws on her Finnish heritage to make a different kind of cinnamon roll. Also, for nearly a century, some of Appalachia’s best wood carvers have trained at a North Carolina folk school. Newcomers are still welcomed in to come learn the craft. And, a conversation with Kentucky poet Willie Carver Jr.  You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

    54 min
  4. Folksingers And Hellbenders, Inside Appalachia

    JAN 11

    Folksingers And Hellbenders, Inside Appalachia

    This week, a talented, young folk singer looks for the balance between making music and making a living. After six generations, keeping the family farm going can be rough. We hear the story of the Wakefield family, which has farmed for six generations. And the Hellbender Salamander is the largest amphibian in North America. They’re picky about where they live, but their habitats are threatened.

    54 min
  5. Encore: What Is Appalachia? We Asked People From Around The Region. Here’s What They Said

    JAN 4

    Encore: What Is Appalachia? We Asked People From Around The Region. Here’s What They Said

    This week, we turned our entire episode over to the question, “What is Appalachia?” With stories from Mississippi to Pittsburgh, we asked people across our region whether they consider themselves to be Appalachian.

    54 min
  6. Looking Back At 2025, Inside Appalachia

    12/27/2024

    Looking Back At 2025, Inside Appalachia

    This week, a look back at some of the stories that shaped the show in 2024, like the story of an abandoned Fairmont Brine site in Marion County, West Virginia. It was a common hangout spot, but there’s a hidden danger.  Also, food deserts are places where it’s hard to find nutritious food. Like disenfranchised neighborhoods in East Knoxville, Tennessee.  And, not all bamboo is invasive. In fact, there’s a species native to Appalachia. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

    54 min
  7. Holiday Favorites From Inside Appalachia

    12/21/2024

    Holiday Favorites From Inside Appalachia

    This week, we go a-wassailing in Asheville, North Carolina. It’s kind of like Christmas caroling, with a kick. Also, family recipes bring generations together. But what happens when you’ve got grandma’s potato candy recipe, and it doesn’t have exact measurements?  And a new book explores the magical dark side of nature.  You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

    53 min
  8. Appalachian Memes And Trouble At Greenbank

    12/14/2024

    Appalachian Memes And Trouble At Greenbank

    This week, the online world of Appalachian memes — and what they tell us about folks who live here.  Also, parts of West Virginia have been radio silent since the 1950s for scientists to monitor the skies. So, what does that mean for first responders in an emergency?  And winter holidays are here. We’ve got some tips to keep the festivities from going up in smoke. You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

    54 min
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Inside Appalachia tells the stories of our people, and how they live today. The show is an audio tour of our rich history, food, music and culture.

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  • Creator
    West Virginia Public Broadcasting
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    236
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 West Virginia Public Broadcasting
  • Show Website
    Inside Appalachia

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