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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179 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’ll learn about people who are digging beneath the surface, telling authentic stories about life in Appalachia. I...

  • Added: Nov 23, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear how women in the mountains spearheaded movements to battle racial injustice, defend healthy communities,...

  • Added: Nov 16, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we'll hear happens when a family with roots in Mexico, and in Appalachia combine their cultural identities through ...

  • Added: Nov 09, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
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This week’s episode is all about ballad singers and storytellers. If you’ve listened to Inside Appalachia over the past year, there’s a good chance...

  • Added: Nov 02, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
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A few weeks ago, we asked listeners to share your favorite spooky stories from across Appalachia. This week’s episode of Inside Appalachia is packe...

  • Added: Oct 26, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
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This week on Inside Appalachia, we’ll hear the story of a world-renowned steelpan drum maker from Trinidad who built instruments in a former coal m...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2021
  • Length: 54:00

  • Added: Oct 13, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
Caption: Bob Thompson Trio, Credit: Perry Bennett
JOY TO THE WORLD w/ Bob Thompson Featuring Rodney Boyden West Virginia Public Broadcasting 600 CAPITOL ST CHARLESTON, WV 25301 304.556.4900 EMAIL...

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  • Added: Oct 12, 2021
  • Length: 59:00
  • Purchases: 3
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The downturn of coal in Harlan County, Kentucky has led to an exodus of Black residents in search of work. This week on Inside Appalachia, we speak...

  • Added: Oct 05, 2021
  • Length: 54:00
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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: Sep 29, 2021
  • Length: 54:00