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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 a West Virginia pastor got assigned to a new church, folks tried to warn him.
The Us & Them virtual dinner party is back — this time, for a post-election discussion over dessert.Lalena Price
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2021 will offer us all some new beginnings. Political leaders take office with the prospect of a COVID vaccine on the horizon.
However, millions of people are reeling from the economic consequences of the pandemic. Millions more are angry over the election outcome. How do we move our democracy forward?
Our Us & Them virtual dinner party is back – this time, for dessert. Our guests, from across the divide, will talk about how honest, open conversation can help us come together.
If you’re interested in a conversation with people across the divide, check out BraverAngels.org.
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Donna Murphy of Braver Angels
This episode of Us & Them is presented with support from the West Virginia Humanities Council and the CRC Foundation.
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Us & Them “Dinner Party Crew”
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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 a West Virginia pastor got assigned to a new church, folks tried to warn him.
Two films shot and produced on location in West Virginia are at and near the top of this week's list of most popular films on the streaming service Netflix.
Around this time of the year, some area churches get into the business of selling chocolate Easter eggs. These are the kind of eggs that have some weight to them. But one West Virginia church has become known far and wide for its chocolate eggs.