Printmaking Inspired By Appalachian Stories, Inside Appalachia

Printmaking Inspired By Appalachian Stories, Inside Appalachia

Author: West Virginia Public Broadcasting February 7, 2026 Duration: 0:00
This week, some of the stories on our show inspired college student art — including a vivid image of a bear smashing a clarinet. Also, a Hare Krishna community in West Virginia serves vegetarian food made in three sacred kitchens. And, COVID-19 exposed the contempt society has for marginalized people. One author says, these folks are anything but passive. ...

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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W.Va.’s Growing Film Industry, This West Virginia Morning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…
Diving Into Spring, Inside Appalachia [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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…