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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188 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.

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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 venture to southern Ohio to visit the last remaining washboard maker in the U.S. Its washboard’s aren’t just for laundry — but for mu...

  • Added: Dec 28, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week… James Beard-nominated West Virginia chefs Mike Costello and Amy Dawson serve up special dishes with stories behind them. And, we’ll ...

  • Added: Dec 20, 2022
  • Length: 53:31
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This week… one of the NFL’s oldest franchises began right here in Appalachia — in Portsmouth, Ohio. And… for some workers in the natural gas indust...

  • Added: Dec 13, 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: Dec 07, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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The year is winding down. So we’re looking back at some of the stories we told in 2022. We took you to the floods in eastern Kentucky, where you me...

  • Added: Nov 29, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week, we talk with folklorist Emily Hilliard about her new book, which explores contemporary folklife and Appalachian culture — like the lore ...

  • Added: Nov 22, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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Joy To The World 2022 with Kim Nalley TOTAL TIME: 58:00

Bought by KISU and KMUW


  • Added: Nov 18, 2022
  • Length: 58:00
  • Purchases: 2
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This week, we talk with contributors to a new collection of writing by LGBTQ Appalachians — about how they see themselves reflected here in the reg...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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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 m...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2022
  • Length: 53:31
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This week, we talk to podcaster Abe Partridge about a uniquely Appalachian art –the religious music heard in snake-handling churches. We also tra...

  • Added: Nov 04, 2022
  • Length: 53:30