Appalachian Livin'
Appalachian Livin'
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Appalachian Livin’ - Almost Heaven Nearly HellTwo women, Lindsay Riser and Elise Keaton, dive into their experiences growing up and living in Appalachia. A one of a kind podcast created and produced in the Coalfields of West Virginia. Each episode will host a new guest to educate, inform and uplift the people of Appalachia and beyond.
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The podcast explores themes of Appalachian culture, personal narratives, and regional issues, featuring episodes like the inaugural interview with Isabell Darrow that provides a deep dive into local perspectives and educational experiences. Other episodes may address topics such as the impact of coal mining on community identity and the activism of youth in reshaping the Appalachian narrative.
Appalachian Livin’ – Almost Heaven Nearly Hell
Two women, Lindsay Riser and Elise Keaton, dive into their experiences growing up and living in Appalachia. A one of a kind podcast created and produced in the Coalfields of West Virginia. Each episode will host a new guest to educate, inform and uplift the people of Appalachia and beyond.
In this episode of Appalachian Livin’, we sit down with a local investigative journalist, Christina Baisden. Christina shares how she uncovers the truth, protects her sources, and documents injustices happening within Beckley’s city limits. From recording City Council meetings to demanding leaders follow Robert’s Rules, she refuses to let elected officials put themselves above their constituents. This is a conversation about accountability, transparency, and the power of grassroots journalism.
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