Marshall Professor Weighs In On Significance Of Nation’s Founding – 250 Years Later, This West Virginia Morning

Marshall Professor Weighs In On Significance Of Nation’s Founding – 250 Years Later, This West Virginia Morning

Author: West Virginia Public Broadcasting March 5, 2026 Duration: 0:00
WVPB had a conversation with Us & Them host Trey Kay earlier this week on the significance today of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding. This week, WVPB is hosting a special screening event at Marshall University with excerpts from Ken Burns’ The American Revolution, and Kay will lead a panel discussion. We once again hear from Kay, this time speaking with one of the panelists — Marshall University political science professor George Davis — about why revisiting the nation’s founding story still matters. ...

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.
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