This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
Why not celebrate two legendary singers’ birthdays with two great Mountain Stage performances? Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Radio, “Mountain Stage After Midnight” takes the best episodes from the show’s 31 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners. Each week we’ll hand-pick two of our favorite episodes and they’ll alternate order each night.
We’ll hear Wanda Jackson’s 2011 performance and Shelby Lynne’s 2008 performance this Saturday October 18 and Sunday October 19 on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”
First up is a 2011 performance featuring the musical talents of Wanda Jackson, Carolyn Wonderland, Joe Ely, New Rope String Band, and The Wronglers/Jimmie Dale Gilmore.
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Shelby Lynne, performing on Mountain Stage in 2008.
Next you’ll hear a 2008 performances from Shelby Lynne, James McMurtry, Jim Bianco, The Lee Boys, and Malcolm Holcombe.
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On this West Virginia Week, health care in the state may see transformation, Gov. Patrick Morrisey wants to bring out of state foster kids home, and we explore the origins of a popular American hymn.
This week, too often, people with mental health challenges or substance use disorder wind up in jail. But crisis response teams offer another way. Also, changes to the Endangered Species Act could benefit big business. They could also kill animals like the eastern hellbender. And, in troubled times, a West Virginia writer says to find peace in nature.
Written by a former slave ship captain, “Amazing Grace” has traveled far beyond its origins. In this encore episode, Us & Them traces how the hymn has become a powerful folk song and civil rights anthem — speaking to pain, forgiveness and the possibility of change.