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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183 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 on Inside Appalachia, we’re airing an encore episode, which features a story about a park in southwestern Virginia that was created durin...

  • Added: Mar 02, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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Last December, tornadoes ripped through our region, killing almost a hundred people and leaving many more without homes. Thousands of people applie...

  • Added: Feb 22, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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Think back to your American history class. We all learned about the Civil War, but what did you learn about the years after the war ended? On Insid...

  • Added: Feb 15, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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Valentine’s Day gets a lot of flack for being sappy, cliche or just a marketing ploy by card and chocolate companies. But we tend to think there is...

  • Added: Feb 09, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week’s episode of Inside Appalachia features stories about a West Virginia black metal band that plays songs about local history. We’ll hear h...

  • Added: Feb 01, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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This week’s episode of Inside Appalachia is packed with stories from across central Appalachia, featuring creative people who are finding ways to a...

  • Added: Jan 25, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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Schools are facing unprecedented staff shortages, here in Appalachia and across the country. In this week’s episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll hea...

  • Added: Jan 21, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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For some, winter can be a difficult time -- dark and cold. For others, time outside in the winter is a powerful experience. After everything we’ve ...

  • Added: Jan 11, 2022
  • Length: 53:30
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People in coal country are pleading for help as coal’s decline accelerates. This week on Inside Appalachia, we explore the economic and health impa...

  • Added: Jan 04, 2022
  • Length: 54:00
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In this episode of Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear stories from creators across Appalachia and how they process their lives through their art. Everyt...

  • Added: Dec 28, 2021
  • Length: 54:00