Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Jun. 18, 2026

LISTEN: Margaret Glaspy Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

Our Song of the Week comes from Margaret Glaspy, a California-born, New York-based indie folk rocker and singer-songwriter. During her third appearance on Mountain Stage, she performed a handful of original songs and covers from her latest release, The Golden Heart Protector. Our Song of the Week is a stripped-down version of her original song “Get Back,” which appears on her 2023 album, Echo the Diamond.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, May. 07, 2026

LISTEN: Duane Betts & The Palmetto Motel Has The Song Of The Week

On this week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage, guest host David Mayfield welcomes Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel, John Pizzarelli, Peter Case, Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore, and Jedd Hughes.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Mar. 26, 2026

LISTEN: Tim O'Brien & Jan Fabricius Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

On this week's premiere broadcast on Mountain Stage, guest host David Mayfield welcomes Solas, Tim O’Brien & Jan Fabricius, Amanda Cook Band, Clymer & Kurtz, and Darrin Hacquard.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Nov. 27, 2025

LISTEN: The David Mayfield Parade Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

On this week’s encore broadcast of Mountain Stage, we revisit the first of two 41st anniversary shows, which were recorded at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, West Virginia in December 2024. Guest host and CBS Sunday Morning correspondent Conor Knighton welcomes Stephen Kellogg, Jill Sobule, Mindy Smith, Caleb Caudle & The Sweet Critters, and The David Mayfield Parade.

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Oct. 09, 2025

LISTEN: Chuck Prophet & His Cumbia Shoes Have The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

This week's premiere broadcast of Mountain Stage was recorded live at the WVU Canady Creative Art...

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Arts & Culture Mallory Richards, Sep. 25, 2025

LISTEN: Margaret Glaspy Has The Mountain Stage Song Of The Week

The fall broadcast season of Mountain Stage continues this week when guest host David Mayfield welcomes Vanessa Collier, Margaret Glaspy, Matt Andersen, Amythyst Kiah, and Ron Sowell. Our Song ...

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