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This week, we take a look at how the U.S. government built a secret city in East Tennessee during World War II to work on the atomic bomb. Also, almost everybody has a favorite cup or coffee mug, but how far would you go…

"Bombshell" is a new film from American Experience that explores how the government manipulated the public about the bomb’s development and deployment. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with author Greg Mitchell, who…

We hear the latest story from The Allegheny Front, a public radio program based in Pittsburgh, that reports on environmental issues in the region. In this story, we learn how electricity costs are on a sharp rise despite…

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in West Virginia, accounting for about 4,200 deaths annually. The American Lung Association released its annual report grading West Virginia with Ds and Fs. We spoke…

How important is habitat for survival? We listen to The Allegheny Front’s latest story on what’s happening with federal efforts to limit protections for endangered species. Also, following a major winter storm, West Virg…

We hear from House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, who outlines his goals for the 2026 West Virginia Legislative session. Also, if you’re newly pregnant and haven’t been able to afford health insurance, there’s a good cha…

On this West Virginia Week, the state readies itself for a major winter storm. Also, a rare species of salamander is at risk, and we learn how catastrophic flooding in Appalachia is studied. The post Rare Salamanders And…

On The Legislature This Week, emergency funding bills, tracking the legislature with student reporters and House Speaker Roger Hanshaw discusses his vision for the session. The post Emergency School Funding, Supporting C…

On this episode of The Legislature Today, we sit down with House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, to discuss how he sees things are going this legislative session. The post Speaker Hanshaw Says Job Creation Is Top Priority…

This week, people continue to resist the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Some folks have complained to the company about noise from compressor stations. Also, why is Appalachia so prone to severe flooding? We spoke with a repo…

Over the last several years, catastrophic floods have washed out parts of eastern Kentucky and southern West Virginia, as well as North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. Why are the mountains getting so much flooding? An…

At least 95% of people in state prisons will one day be released — but success after incarceration is far from guaranteed. This encore episode of Us & Them examines the challenges of re-entry and why recognizing trauma m…

State prisons release at least 95% percent of incarcerated people back into society. Some individuals struggle to navigate those transitional challenges successfully. On the latest Us & Them, host Trey Kay talks with Rah…

One year after President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, West Virginians took to the streets Tuesday to express their frustrations with recent policy changes at home and in Washington. The post Residents Take Part In…

Pearls are prized gemstones that have been crafted into jewelry for millennia. They can be found in the wild, but they’re also cultivated on farms. We hear a report from North America’s lone freshwater pearl farm located…