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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jun. 12, 2026

Storytellers, Inside Appalachia

This week, we’re revisiting a show featuring storytellers out loud in front of audiences. Folks like five-time champion of the West Virginia Liars’ Contest, Bil Lepp. Also, musicians Anna & Elizabeth, whose storytelling used something known as a crankie. And, we’ll head to the International Storytelling Center in Jonesborough, Tennessee.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, May. 15, 2026

Dungeon Fest And Kentucky's Grand March, Inside Appalachia

This week, Appalachian Dungeon Fest spotlights the fantastical music of dungeon synth. Also, every year, the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival stages a formal dance. Organizers rely on a manual that’s been passed down for generations. And, small dairy farms are closing across the country. Central Appalachia has been hit hard

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Apr. 17, 2026

Coal's Cost On Energy Prices, Inside Appalachia

This week, coal power can be expensive. Utilities run coal-fired power plants harder in the winter and summer when demand is high. Also, two films made in West Virginia shot to the top of Netflix’s streaming charts. The state wants to encourage even more movies to be made in West Virginia by helping keep production costs down. And, an Eastern Kentucky pharmacist serves vegan food for the holidays.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Feb. 20, 2026

Osage, Connie Jordan Green And Ice Climbing, Inside Appalachia

This week, during the Great Depression, Osage, West Virginia was a raucous river town. It’s sleepier now, but music is keeping the magic alive. Also, a poet remembers growing up in a secret city in Tennessee that was built during World War II. And, rock climbing is usually for warmer months, but some climbers have taken to climbing frozen waterfalls.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jan. 23, 2026

MVP Noise, Appalachian Flooding And Temperature Blankets, Inside Appalachia

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 reporter whose team dug into the data to find out. And, a good blanket will keep you warm on a cold night, but a handmade temperature blanket can convey a message to a loved one.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Jan. 16, 2026

Encore: What Is Appalachia? We Asked People From Around The Region. Here’s What They Said

This week, we’re revisiting our episode “What Is Appalachia?” from December 2021. Appalachia connects mountainous parts of the South, the Midwest, the Rust Belt and even the Northeast. That leaves so much room for geographic and cultural variation, as well as many different views on what Appalachia really is.

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