West Virginia Public Broadcasting

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West Virginia Public Broadcasting satisfies the human need to learn. Our programs nurture personal growth and civic responsibility, respect people's intelligence, and promote life-long discovery. We enrich lives so people might contribute more to their communities and their state. West Virginia Public Broadcasting, through our unique programs and services, will empower people to broaden their perspectives, appreciate their history and become active in their communities. Using the power of public service media, we will create more informed, more educated, more motivated, and more prosperous citizens who will build a better West Virginia for our children and grandchildren.

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190 Pieces

Inside Appalachia is our weekly radio and podcast, hosted by Mason Adams. The show highlights West Virginia’s cultural heritage and brings those stories to a broader audience.

Caption: Joy to the World with Bob Thompson
13 Pieces

Jazz pianist Bob Thompson, and the Bob Thompson unit have been featuring holiday classics at Christmas time for more than 20 years.

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2 Pieces

Us & Them Podcast: We tell stories from the fault lines that separate Americans. Peabody award-winning public radio producer Trey Kay listens to people on both sides of the divide.


Latest Pieces

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This week, we’ll hear about a farm in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that can grow on one acre what other farms grow on 100 acres. We’ll also hear about a...

  • Added: Jun 21, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week, we visit with eastern Tennessee singer-songwriter Amythyst Kiah to discusss about her approach to mountain music and talk with Appalachi...

  • Added: Jun 14, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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In this week's encore presentation, we speak to several children's authors, including Cynthia Rylant, who wrote "When I Was Young In The Mountains....

  • Added: Jun 08, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week, we begin our journey throughout Appalachia in Floyd County, Virginia, home of Earl White. Earl is working to amplify the often-overlooke...

  • Added: Jun 06, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’re dedicating our show to the art of live storytelling. We’ll learn how musicians Anna and Elizabeth first met a...

  • Added: Jun 01, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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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 ...

  • Added: May 24, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we talk about traditional ballads, how they tell stories, and connect us to the past. These old tunes can mean so ...

  • Added: May 17, 2022
  • Length: 53:31
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In the latest episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll meet a man who makes wooden turkey calls. But these are no ordinary turkey calls. They have intri...

  • Added: May 04, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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The banjo has deep roots in Africa. And a difficult history in the U.S. In this week’s episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear about Black musicia...

  • Added: Apr 26, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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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...

  • Added: Apr 19, 2022
  • Length: 53:30