Photographing Grandfamilies in Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a photographer spends more than a decade documenting grandfamilies and new business opportunities come to the state....
podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting
podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting brings you thoughtful conversations from the heart of Appalachia. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, this podcast explores the region through its acclaimed series The Front Porch, where big ideas meet local realities. Each episode tackles tough issues facing West Virginia and Appalachia - from politics and policy to culture and community life - with insight and candor.
Host and provocateur Scott Finn is joined by columnist Laurie Lin and Rick Wilson of the American Friends Service Committee, creating a lively mix of perspectives that challenges assumptions while staying rooted in the lived experience of the region. Expect smart discussion, civil disagreement, and plenty of context to help you make sense of the news.
Listen episodes to hear how national debates play out in Appalachian communities, and discover the voices and stories that rarely make it into the headlines.
Episodes
The Consequences Of A Statewide Camping Ban, This West Virginia Morning
On this West Virginia Morning, a look at the consequences of the Safer Kentucky Law, and a look forward to protests planned nationwide this weekend....
W.Va.’s Growing Film Industry, This West Virginia Morning
Two films that made the Netflix Top 10 list this month were shot in West Virginia and produced by the same West Virginia film company. As it turns out, the film industry here has been quietly growing in recent years, tha…
KY Poet Laureate Talks ‘Goat-Footed Gods,’ This West Virginia Morning
Kathleen Driskell is Kentucky’s current poet laureate. Driskell has authored six poetry collections, and her work has appeared in The New Yorker and Rattle, among others. Her most recent is Goat-Footed Gods. Inside Appal…
Weight Loss Drugs And How Weather, Infrastructure Affect Water Quality, This West Virginia Morning
GLP-1s have quickly become one of the most popular weight loss drugs in America, but it takes more than a regular shot to be successful. Also, extreme weather and aging infrastructure are a tough combination for many rur…
The End Of The Legislative Session, Data Center Developments And Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Week
On this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs....
Diving Into Spring, Inside Appalachia
This week, we meet the woman behind the popular TikTok account “Appalachian Forager.” She makes jam from pawpaws and jewelry from coyote teeth. Also, we sit in on a master class in foraging for wild mushrooms. And, when…
The Legacy Of A Clarksburg Church’s Chocolate Easter Eggs, This West Virginia Morning
Around this time of the year, some area churches get into the business of selling chocolate Easter eggs. These are the kind of eggs that have some weight to them. But one West Virginia church has become known far and wid…
How Avian Flu Is Wreaking Havoc In Nearby States, This West Virginia Morning
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture earlier this month issued an advisory to poultry owners about the rising number of avian flu cases in surrounding states. So far, it has infected only a small number of poultry…
Continued Obstacles To Approve ‘Raylee’s Law’ — And What Comes Next, This West Virginia Morning
A desperate attempt to pass a bill that had support from both parties in both chambers came down to the final minutes of the 2026 state Legislative session Saturday night. Aimed at keeping children in desperate situation…
