Podcasts about coal country

Le monde observe avec stupéfaction ou fascination, c'est selon, les décisions de Donald Trump depuis son investiture, il y a maintenant trois mois. Ses nombreux décrets pour relancer l'exploration et l'exploitation du pétrole, du gaz et du charbon américains semblent très inquiétants. Alors oui, cette politique symbolise un feu vert pour tous ceux qui ne veulent pas regarder la réalité du changement climatique en face et continuer à accélérer la croissance économique à tout prix. Mais, contrairement à sa lutte frontale et méticuleuse contre la recherche et la science qui est dévastatrice, les ambitions de Donald Trump pour recréer un « paradis énergétique » américain basé sur les énergies fossiles risquent de se heurter à de nombreuses réalités économiques et sociales. Sa stratégie semble datée, basée sur celle du XXème siècle, quand les États-Unis bâtissaient leurs richesses sur l'exploitation de ces énergies au détriment de leur environnement.Avec Philippe Copinshi, docteur en relations internationales, spécialiste des questions énergétiques mondiales, maître de conférence à Science-Po et chercheur associé au think thank Zenon Research.Et le reportage de Cerise Maréchaud sur l'extraction du charbon dans les Appalaches :La chaîne montagneuse des Appalaches fait partie des merveilles naturelles américaine. C'est l'un de ses écosystèmes les plus riches mais cette région, qui embrasse la Virginie occidentale, la Virginie, l'est du Kentucky et le nord-est du Tennessee, est aussi surnommée «Coal Country», pour le charbon dont regorgent ses montagnes, exploité depuis 150 ans. À partir de la fin des années 70, quand le minerai noir devenait plus difficile à extraire en profondeur, une nouvelle méthode s'est imposée dans les Appalaches : l'extraction de surface, en anglais «mountain top removal». Cela signifie, littéralement, que le sommet des montagnes est éliminé, à la dynamite, laissant un cratère béant et stérile à la place. Cette méthode qui, aux États-Unis, a ravagé une surface équivalant au Togo (50 000 km2), emploie très peu d'hommes mais a un impact énorme et irréversible sur l'environnement, la santé des mineurs et des habitants. Aujourd'hui, ces comtés miniers sont parmi les plus pauvres des États-Unis. Cerise Maréchaud s'est rendue à Black Mountain, en Virginie et à Eolia et Whitesburg, dans l'est du Kentucky. Programmation musicale : Jim Sullivan - So Natural.

Le monde observe avec stupéfaction ou fascination, c'est selon, les décisions de Donald Trump depuis son investiture, il y a maintenant trois mois. Ses nombreux décrets pour relancer l'exploration et l'exploitation du pétrole, du gaz et du charbon américains semblent très inquiétants. Alors oui, cette politique symbolise un feu vert pour tous ceux qui ne veulent pas regarder la réalité du changement climatique en face et continuer à accélérer la croissance économique à tout prix. Mais, contrairement à sa lutte frontale et méticuleuse contre la recherche et la science qui est dévastatrice, les ambitions de Donald Trump pour recréer un « paradis énergétique » américain basé sur les énergies fossiles risquent de se heurter à de nombreuses réalités économiques et sociales. Sa stratégie semble datée, basée sur celle du XXème siècle, quand les États-Unis bâtissaient leurs richesses sur l'exploitation de ces énergies au détriment de leur environnement.Avec Philippe Copinshi, docteur en relations internationales, spécialiste des questions énergétiques mondiales, maître de conférence à Science-Po et chercheur associé au think thank Zenon Research.Et le reportage de Cerise Maréchaud sur l'extraction du charbon dans les Appalaches :La chaîne montagneuse des Appalaches fait partie des merveilles naturelles américaine. C'est l'un de ses écosystèmes les plus riches mais cette région, qui embrasse la Virginie occidentale, la Virginie, l'est du Kentucky et le nord-est du Tennessee, est aussi surnommée «Coal Country», pour le charbon dont regorgent ses montagnes, exploité depuis 150 ans. À partir de la fin des années 70, quand le minerai noir devenait plus difficile à extraire en profondeur, une nouvelle méthode s'est imposée dans les Appalaches : l'extraction de surface, en anglais «mountain top removal». Cela signifie, littéralement, que le sommet des montagnes est éliminé, à la dynamite, laissant un cratère béant et stérile à la place. Cette méthode qui, aux États-Unis, a ravagé une surface équivalant au Togo (50 000 km2), emploie très peu d'hommes mais a un impact énorme et irréversible sur l'environnement, la santé des mineurs et des habitants. Aujourd'hui, ces comtés miniers sont parmi les plus pauvres des États-Unis. Cerise Maréchaud s'est rendue à Black Mountain, en Virginie et à Eolia et Whitesburg, dans l'est du Kentucky. Programmation musicale : Jim Sullivan - So Natural.

A lavender farm is now growing on the site of a former coal mine. Come hear how Appalachian Botanical is transforming lives and a former coal site in Boone County, WV. And we visit with our friend Gayle Manchin of the Appalachian Regional Commission. Previously, from the Good Government Show in West Virginia: Turning Coal into Lavender, Boone County WV (S2E1) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) McDowell Teachers Lead the Way, McDowell County WV (S2E2) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) Moving on from a coal economy in WV with Greg Puckett (S3E13) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) Tammy Tincher talks about environmental issues in WV (S3E22) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) West Virginia, Tourism Capital (S4E27) (Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube) GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Polimorphic Ourco Good News For Lefties (and America!) - Daily News for Democracy (Apple Podcasts | Spotify) How to Really Run a City Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Dimitri and Khalid embark on a metajourney into a largely forgotten episode of Irish-American history: the rise and fall of an alleged secret society called the “Molly Maguires” in 1870s Pennsylvania coal country, whose violent activities struck fear into the hearts of Nativist mine bosses and Philadelphia railroad tycoons. But that's only one side of an incredibly complicated story of industrial capitalism, early labor unions, megalomaniacal silk toppers, ethnic fear-mongering, media manipulation, private intelligence agencies, and the violence that baptized Modern America… For access to premium SJ episodes, upcoming installments of DEMON FORCES, and the Grotto of Truth Discord, become a subscriber at patreon.com/subliminaljihad.

Our guest this week was Documentary Producer/Director Christina Kiely. In her over 25 years in the industry, Christina' s worked for networks like A&E, PBS, ABC News but, currently, she's working on multiple independent projects including the feature length documentary "Coal Country' about the largest coal mining disaster in US history and its aftermath and "Strong Girls: The Sixters" a feature documentary about an all-girl Ukrainian rock band who fled the war and became anti-war ambassadors representing the youth of Ukraine. To obtain the Zoom link for upcoming live interviews, you must register at The Filmmaker's Life webpage at https://www.filmmakersuccess.com/the-filmmakers-life-home Christina Kiely has been producing and directing documentaries for over 25 years. She wrote, directed and produced the ABC News' documentary series, "A Murder On Orchard Street," and co-produced the accompanying podcast to the 7-part series (2018) – which hit #1 on Apple Podcasts. In 2004, she was nominated for an Emmy for her work on the ABC News documentary series "NYPD 24/7." She's also produced for the series "In the Jury Room" and the weekly news magazine "Primetime Mondays." Christina has also produced and directed numerous programs, including the "A&E Biography of Yo-Yo Ma," 12 hours of the TLC series "Code Blue," the PBS weekly news magazine "Rights & Wrongs: Human Rights Television," and various documentaries for the International Labor Organization of the United Nations. #filmpodcasts #filminterview #independentfilmmaking #indiefilmmakers #filmbusinesscoach #joannefilm #documentaryfilmmakers #womeninfilm #femalefilmmakers

Another mission accomplished for the Santa Train. AP correspondent Donna Warder reports.

Join Derek Fildebrandt, Nigel Hannaford & Cory Morgan on this episode discussions; ▪️ Acting Sovereign ▪️ The Return of Coal Country

Check out this podcast replay of our SDCF Panel: The Journey from Dancer to Choreographer with Mayte Natalio, Adesola Osakalumi, and Ellenore Scott. This conversation focuses on career transitions or expansions, specifically for dancers who have shifted or added choreography to their artistic practice. We hosted this panel at Sunlight Studios in February 2024. This video and audio was recorded by Michael Weir supported by the Maria Torres Emerging Artists Foundation. Transcript available upon request. Ellenore Scott (she/her) is a BIPOC, New York based choreographer and director. Through her work, Scott values lifting diverse voices in her community while creating a joyous space where the creative process can bring as many people in as possible. Her Broadway credits include Grey House, Funny Girl, Mr. Saturday Night. Her Off-Broadway credits include Little Shop of Horrors, Titanique (Lucille Loretel Nomination), I Can Get It For You Wholesale. Other choreography credits include: So You Think You Can Dance?, Single All the Way (Netflix). In 2023, Scott co-directed The Lonely Few, a world premiere rock musical at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles, CA that will transfer to Off-Broadway's MCC Theatre in Spring of 2024. Scott's work has also been seen at The Bushwick Starr, The Old Globe, Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival, McCarter Theatre, Cherry Lane Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cape Fear Regional Theatre and Seattle Repertory Theatre. In 2020, Scott was a finalist for the SDC Breakout Award for the first ever TikTok Music Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical which raised over $2 million for The Entertainment Fund. As a performer, Scott appeared in numerous television shows (Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Smash, The Blacklist, Glee! to name a few) and was a finalist and All-Star on So You Think You Can Dance? Scott is the Artistic Director of ELSCO Dance, a contemporary-fusion dance company. Mayte Natalio: Broadway: Suffs (spring 2024), For Colored Girls… (Associate Choreographer). Off-Broadway: Measure for Measure (The Public Theater, Mobile Unit). Regional: The Winter's Tale (DTC, Public Works), Into the Woods (Barrington Stage Company), Love in Hate Nation (Two River Theater), Hair (The Old Globe), Kiss My Aztec (Hartford Stage), How to Dance in Ohio (Syracuse Stage). Adesola Osakalumi: is a Bronx native, Bessie Award-winning, Drama Desk-nominated Choreographer and Actor. Inspired by his family's dance company Africa 1 Dance Theater, he began performing at an early age and was immediately captivated by popping, locking, and all diasporic hip-hop dance styles. He began training seriously at every opportunity possible while maintaining a strong presence in the New York club scene where these styles flourished. Selected Choreographic credits include: Fall For Dance/Jam On The Groove 3 For 30 (City Center),Skeleton Crew (Broadway MTC), Cullud Wattah, Coal Country, Othello (Public Theater), runboyrun, Eyewitness Blues (NYTW), Good Grief (Vineyard), Jam on the Groove (Minetta Lane) and the film School Of Rock. Upcoming: The Hippest Trip (Soul Train Musical) Associate Choreographer & Dance Consultant and Syncing Ink (Victoria Theater) Spring 2025.  As an Actor: Skeleton Crew, Fela!, Equus (Broadway), runboyrun (NYTW), Syncing Ink (Flea/Alley Theater) and the films Red Pill, IBRAHIM, Enchanted, Across the Universe, and Sex and the City 2. TV: "Endgame", “Ice”, Blue Bloods. Awards: Bessie Award Recipient, Drama Desk Recipient. I give thanks to my Ori, Ancestors, and Family for their constant support and love. adesola.com IG @adesolaosakalumi.

In this heartfelt and emotional interview, we explore the inspiring journey of John Boyle, who overcame adversity to become a Harvard Business School graduate and published author. If you've ever felt held back by your past, doubted your potential, or struggled to overcome childhood trauma, this episode is for you.Looking for the Links?Grab your copy of Appalachian Kid on AmazonVisit John Boyle's WebsiteSend host Kevin Lowe a Voice MessageJohn Boyle's journey from a troubled home to Harvard Business School will show you that your past doesn't define your future. You'll discover how to harness your experiences, both good and bad, to fuel your success and create the life you've always dreamed of.What's This All About?From a coal mining town in West Virginia to the halls of Harvard Business School, John Boyle's life is a testament to the power of resilience. Listen as he shares intimate details of his turbulent childhood, the pivotal moments that changed his trajectory, and the mentors who believed in him when no one else did. This episode is a raw and emotional journey that will inspire you to overcome your own obstacles and reach for your dreams.Some Key Points:Listen as John shares his experience growing up in a violent home and its impact on his early life.Discover the pivotal role that mentors and teachers played in John's transformation.Take inspiration from John's academic achievement to go from learning difficulties to graduating from Harvard Business School.And that is literally not even half of it! Just listen - You'll not be disappointed!Today's Featured GuestJohn Boyle is the author of "Appalachian Kid" and a Harvard Business School graduate. Growing up in a small coal mining town in West Virginia, John overcame a violent home environment and academic struggles to become a successful civil engineer. His inspiring journey from near failure in school to academic excellence and professional success serves as a powerful example of resilience and the transformative power of education and mentorship.Hey, it's Kevin!I hope you enjoyed today's episode! If there is ever anything I can do for you please don't hesitate to reach out. Below, you will find ALL the places and ALL the ways to connect!Start Receiving my Weekly Midweek Pick-Me-Up! Every Wednesday get a boost of positivity in your email's inboxI would LOVE to hear from you! Send me a Voice MessageSign-Up to Receive My LinkedIn NewsletterPlus Hangout with Me on LinkedInLet's Schedule a Virtual Coffee DateCome Checkout the WebsiteStay Awesome! Live Inspired!© 2024 Grit, Grace, & Inspiration

Matt sits down with @beau.martonik from the @eastmeetswesthunt podcast to discuss personal development through hunting, his new short film "Coal Country" and having the right mindset for succeeding in the woods and in life. Key Takeaways for Listeners: The role of mindset, visualization, and persistence in hunting success. Beau's spot-and-stalk hunting strategy and how it led to success in West Virginia. The importance of personal accountability, learning from mistakes, and mentorship in hunting and life.

President Biden has promised a "just transition" away from fossil fuels, but what does that mean for coal country and all of the people who have jobs in the coal industry? In states with important races, following through on these promises could make a huge difference come November. Maxine Joselow from the Washington Post joins the show.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Saturday, June 15, 2024. Officials with MHIRJ share their vision for the Bridgeport aviation company…Tech Yeah? Heck, yeah! The annual networking conference is set for June 19-20 in Morgantown…and a coal mine ride simulator opens in Fairmont…on today's daily304. #1 – From INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENEURS – MHIRJ is the leader in aviation maintenance for the CRJ Series, the world's most successful regional jet. With more than 550 employees in West Virginia and state-of-the-art hangars in Bridgeport, MHIRJ supports the top three airlines in the US and top regional airlines in the world. Ross Mitchell, Vice-President of MHIRJ Aviation Global, and Michael Genin, Director of Operations for MHIRJ Aviation, share their vision for the company's future. Watch the interview on Innovators and Entrepreneurs, a bi-weekly segment of the daily304 that features discussions and wisdom from West Virginians who have built their companies and launched new ideas here in the Mountain State. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fs0uSJ5IgIA   #2 – From TECH YEAH – Register now for the annual Tech Yeah Conference taking place June 19-20 at Morgantown Marriott at Waterfront Place in Morgantown.  Sponsored by Trilogy Innovations, Tech Yeah is a networking and economic development conference that will highlight how West Virginia-based companies are forging productive new pathways for a brighter Mountain State economy through technology and innovation.  The event features speakers from government agencies, growing technology companies and software vendors who provide various technology services for government operations around the region. A golf tournament also will take place Wednesday, June 19 at Pines Country Club in Morgantown.  Learn more: https://www.techyeahconference.com/techyeah3/4508022   #3 – From WBOY-TV – After four years in development, the Northern Appalachian Coal Mining Heritage Association has finally completed its reproduction of what it's like to enter a coal mine. The “Coal Mine Ride,” owned and operated by NACHMA, officially opened on June 1, offering the chilling experience of riding in a minecart underground. Located at Coal Country's Miniature Golf course in Fairmont, the simulator sits in front of the golf course and appears to be heading underground within the hillside. Once you walk in and climb into the minecart, you become fully immersed in the adventure. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/marion/coal-mine-ride-simulator-opens-to-the-public-in-fairmont/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

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Beau Martonik is joined by Josh Ilderton, of the Untamed. They discuss Beau's 3 year journey to learning to spot and stalk in the coal mines of southern West Virginia, finding success this past November on a 6 hour stalk. In addition, they discuss many mistakes, failing to balance hunting with life, persistence in learning an area, field judging deer, why reclaimed coal mines make incredible wildlife habitat, difficulty of hunting in WV, learning to be well-rounded, hound hunting, and much more.  Topics: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:14 - Post-season feelings 00:10:04 - Can you hunt too hard? 00:17:21 - Executing a shot 00:20:23 - There is nothing wrong with eating tag soup 00:25:15 - Difficulty of field judging bucks 00:29:06 - Looking back at Josh's season, lessons learned 00:35:12 - Navigating thick vegetation 00:39:52 - Spring Scouting together in West Virginia 00:41:34 - Beau's West Virginia buck - the 6 hour stalk 01:04:19 - Beau's buck breeding the doe right before getting shot 01:16:06 - Josh's thoughts on the stalk: aggressiveness pays off 01:18:23 - Celebration and camaraderie 01:30:02 - Growing big deer in the WV mountains 01:33:28 - Coal mining has done great things for the wildlife 01:37:24 - The southern WV terrain is not for flatlanders 01:45:29 - The doe situation on the WV lease 01:57:44 - Bear hunting and hunting with hounds 02:11:55 - Shows that the Untamed will be at this year Note** Timestamps will have roughly 4 minutes added to them depending on ad length. Resources: Instagram:   @eastmeetswesthunt @beau.martonik @theuntamed Facebook:   East Meets West Outdoors GoWild: Beau Martonik (East Meets West Hunt)  Website/Apparel/Deals: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/ YouTube: Beau Martonik - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQJon93sYfu9HUMKpCMps3w Partner Discounts and Affiliate Links: https://www.eastmeetswesthunt.com/partners Amazon Influencer Page https://www.amazon.com/shop/beau.martonik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Montana has a long history of making money by extracting and exporting its natural resources, namely coal. State politicians and Montana's largest electricity utility company seem set on keeping it that way.  Reveal's Jonathan Jones travels to the town of Colstrip in the southeastern part of the state. It is home to one of the largest coal seams in the country – and one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the West. He learns that Montana's largest power company, NorthWestern Energy, has expanded its stake in the plant, even though it's the single biggest emitter of greenhouse gas in the state. Jones speaks with Colstrip's mayor about the importance of coal mining to the local community. He also speaks to local ranchers and a tribal official who've been working for generations to protect the water and land from coal development.   Jones follows the money to the state's capital, where lawmakers have passed some of the most extreme laws to keep the state from addressing climate change. He dives into lobbying records behind a flurry of bills that are keeping the state reliant on fossil fuels. He meets with one of the plaintiffs involved in a first-of-its-kind youth-led lawsuit. The group successfully sued Montana for violating their constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.” Jones also finds that NorthWestern is planning to build a new methane gas plant on the banks of the Yellowstone River, and the company is being met with resistance from people who live near the site.  Finally, Jones visits the state's largest wind farm and speaks with a renewable energy expert, who says Montana can close its coal plants, never build a new gas plant and transition to 100% clean energy while reducing electricity costs for consumers. Jones also speaks with NorthWestern's CEO and looks at other coal communities in transition.    This is an update of an episode that originally aired in June 2023. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

It's almost Christmas! We hope that you enjoy this week's episode; it is FILLED with history (both known history, and some of our family history)!

When 13-year old paperboy David Reed never returns home his hometown is devastated. How could one of their most familiar faces vanish into thin air? Two decades later, the case remains a mystery until police get an unexpected blast from the past. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colorado is growing, but at what cost? As people move here the state demographer talks about the challenges, the trade-offs and the trends. Then, Dr. Barbara Zind was in Gaza on a humanitarian mission when *Hamas* launched its surprise attack on Israel. Now, a month later, the Grand Junction pediatrician has returned home. Also, environmental education and "Coal Country" in Boulder.

Colorado is growing, but at what cost? As people move here the state demographer talks about the challenges, the trade-offs and the trends. Then, Dr. Barbara Zind was in Gaza on a humanitarian mission when *Hamas* launched its surprise attack on Israel. Now, a month later, the Grand Junction pediatrician has returned home. Also, environmental education and "Coal Country" in Boulder.

Please take our listener survey.The residential solar market has come a long way since the early 2000s, but there's still ample room for growth. Our guest today on the Clean Power Hour is a true veteran of the industry who's been innovating in rooftop solar for over 14 years. Dave Anderson, founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Complete Solaria, joins Tim Montague to discuss the evolution of financing models, the importance of trusted advisors, and his company's unique partnership strategy to accelerate residential solar adoption.Complete Solaria is bringing a vertically integrated approach to residential solar, enabling HVAC, security, and other home service companies to easily add solar to their product mix. As founder of Complete Solaria, Dave is pushing rooftop solar forward through strategic partnerships that make it easy for home service companies to add solar.In this episode, Dave recounts his journey into solar, beginning in a Montana coal town and later building one of California's largest rooftop solar installers. He shares observations on how much the industry has evolved, the rise of financing options, and why a personalized sales approach still dominates.Looking ahead, Dave discusses the accelerating trend of pairing solar with batteries, innovations like virtual power plants, and the impacts of policy shifts like NEM 3.0. While the market still has ample room to grow, Complete Solaria is driving adoption by allowing HVAC, security, and other home service companies to offer solar seamlessly.If you're interested in the past, present, and future of residential solar, you won't want to miss Dave's insights from the frontlines of this fast-changing industry.Key TakeawaysWhat major changes has Dave observed in the solar industry after 14+ years?How is Complete Solaria partnering with home service companies to drive solar adoption?What is the accelerating trend of pairing solar installations with batteries?What impacts is California's shift to NEM 3.0 having on rooftop solar?How are financing options like PPAs and leases making rooftop solar more accessible?Dave AndersonComplete Solar Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com

The garden is wrapping up for the year, pumpkins have been turned to jack o' lanterns, green tomatoes are in the attic and onions are a' walkin. So, let's celebrate all the garden good news stories of the year! Christy and Lindsey share good news about: Updates on Lahaina Banyan Tree The benefits of urban gardening The discovery of a holly tree in Brazil A gardener who has created over 300 community gardens A pear tree that refuses to die, A whole new spin on rooftop gardening How mushrooms can protect trees And what renewable resource is working great in Ireland Plus we have pod plays that take you to the depths of the underworld and the heights of leaf piles! Thanks to you all for joining us in our 2023 gardens! Find Your Persephone Period Want to see Lindsey in a play? Coal Country at Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company Thanks so much to the Garden Party - we couldn't do Upside Down Tulips without you! Support UDT by joining our Garden Party and get fun rewards! How is your garden doing? - click here to write to us!  Get a UDT Coffee Mug or other cool Merch! Visit our website for pix, good info and Upside Down Dictionary Learn How to Winter Sow! Don't Know Your Zone? Find it HERE

Michael, Mark, Lawrence: What is the Wedding Scammer's real name? Turns out it's none of the above. In this episode, Justin gets the answer, takes a trip, and tells you an origin story. Host: Justin Sayles   Producers: Jade Whaley, Mike Wargon, Bobby Wagner, Amanda Dobbins, Justin Sayles, and Vikram Patel  Original Music: Justin Catoni of 13th Ward Social Club Sound Design: Bobby Wagner  Mixing and Mastering: Scott Somerville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Black lung, a devastating illness caused by prolonged exposure to dust, has made a comeback in the past two decades after hitting a low in the 1990s. One in five coal miners in Central Appalachia now have the disease. WSJ's Kris Maher and former miner James Howerton on how black lung is gripping coal country and upending miners' lives. Further Reading: - Black Lung Resurgence Prompts New Mining Rules  Further Listening: - Europe is Turning to Coal. What Does That Mean for Climate Change?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this West Virginia Morning, the Ol' Mountain Trader, a free classified ad publication that serviced southern West Virginia, has closed after a 50-year run. Briana Heaney has the story. The post Southern W.Va. Publication Ends After 50 Years And KY Play Explores Land Loss In Coal Country, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

After a week off, we are back with the annual Big Diamond Speedway Season Recap with Dirt Track Digest's Kenny Bruce! We touch on the moments of the season in Coal Country as well as the big Coalcracker season finale! We kick off this episode with 2 weeks worth of recaps including our first ever visit to Eldora for the World 100! Enjoy Season recap starts at the 42:06 mark! Ads - Leindecker Racing Engines - https://www.facebook.com/jleindeckerracingengines Design for Vision - https://www.designforvision.com/ Sunglass Central - https://www.sunglasscentral.net/ Bill Brown & Company, Inc. - https://www.billbrowninc.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the4widesalutepodcast/support

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Sunday, Aug. 27  FedEx gifts Marshall's aviation program with a CF6 engine…Groups work together to revitalize WV's Coal Country…and the Bridgeport airport offers a chance to fly in a Stearman bi-plane…on today's Daily304. #1 – From MARSHALL UNIVERSITY – Transport and logistics giant FedEx has given a jet engine from its fleet of aircraft to the Aviation Maintenance Technology program at Marshall University.  The engine, a General Electric CF6 motor from a retired McDonnel Douglas DC-10 aircraft, will be used in the daily classroom instruction of AMT students as they work toward their powerplant certification. “Donations like the CF6 allow our students to have hands-on experience working on large transport category aircraft systems,” said Jim Smith, director of the AMT program at Marshall.  “The CF6 is one of the most common large transport category engines in the world and will be what most of our students will work on when they enter the industry. Having a partner like FedEx provides our program with materials that we may not be able to acquire otherwise and helps provide our students with options in the industry that will enrich the overall student experience.” The AMT program is part of Marshall's larger Division of Aviation, which also includes a professional pilot program through Marshall's Bill Noe Flight School.  Read more: https://www.marshall.edu/news/2023/08/fedex-gifts-cf6-engine-to-marshalls-aviation-maintenance-technology-program/   #2 – From GRIST –  Growing up in Huntington, Lindsey Crittendon always knew she might have to leave home in search of job opportunities. She went to college to be an engineer, but after graduating, managed to find a job in her hometown—working in child protective services. Though she loved serving her community, the hours were grueling, and taking time off was difficult.  When she heard about an opportunity to learn computer coding through a program offered by Generation West Virginia, a non-profit helping boost access to employment and educational opportunities across the state, she leapt at the chance.  Generation West Virginia is one of a number of organizations now striving to revitalize the state's economy, which has historically relied heavily on the coal industry.  Heidi Binko, the executive director and co-founder of Just Transition Fund, a national organization assisting communities impacted by the legacy of coal power and mining, says that helping successful projects like Generation West Virginia scale up is essential.  Just Transition Fund raises funding and distributes it to partners across the country, including through the organization's recently launched Federal Access Center. This Center provides grants and technical assistance to help communities and smaller organizations overcome some of these kinds of logistical hurdles. Read more: https://grist.org/sponsored/redefining-coal-country-just-transition-fund/   #3 – From WBOY Clarksburg – “Off we go into the wild blue yonder…” The Capital Wing of the Commemorative Airforce is offering Stearman bi-plane rides next month in Bridgeport. Bi-plane rides will take place at the North Central West Virginia Airport from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8. Tickets for the 30-minute flight on a Boeing PT-17 Stearman can be ordered in advance online. Although remaining tickets will be available to purchase day-of, it is recommended that you preorder your ticket. Read more: https://www.wboy.com/news/harrison/wwii-bi-plane-rides-airshow-coming-to-bridgeport/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

A new rule proposed by the Labor Department could help limit coal miners' exposure to a toxic dust called silica.  “The purpose of this proposed rule is simple: prevent more miners from suffering from debilitating and deadly occupational illnesses by reducing their exposure to silica dust,” Chris Williamson, assistant secretary for mine, safety and health, said in a statement. “Silica overexposures have a real-life impact on a miner's health.” Williamson has said the proposal was inspired, in part, by FRONTLINE and NPR's 2019 investigation, which exposed a link between silica dust and an epidemic of severe black lung disease. Our documentary Coal's Deadly Dust highlighted the resurgence of black lung — and how federal regulators and the industry had failed to protect miners.  “Struggling for Breath in Coal Country” was originally released alongside the film in 2019. In this archival episode of The FRONTLINE Dispatch, correspondent Howard Berkes spoke with coal miners whose lives were forever changed when they were diagnosed with the disease. Coal's Deadly Dust is streaming at pbs.org/frontline, in the PBS App and on FRONTLINE's YouTube channel. Want to be notified every time a new podcast episode drops? Sign up for The FRONTLINE Dispatch newsletter.

This Week in Cleantech is a new, weekly podcast covering the most impactful stories in cleantech and climate in 15 minutes or less. Produced by Renewable Energy World and Tigercomm, This Week in Cleantech will air every Friday in the Factor This! podcast feed wherever you get your podcasts.This Week in Cleantech - July 28, 20231. Solar Manufacturing in the US Is Facing a Bleak Future, Analysts Warn - Bloomberg2. Small-town GOP officials are torn over Biden's clean energy cash - Washington Post3. These moisture-sucking materials could transform air conditioning - MIT Tech Review4. There's not enough land to solve climate change with wood buildings and biofuels - Semafor5. Rivian anchors BrightNight solar plant at former coal mine - AxiosHelp make This Week in Cleantech the best it can be. Send feedback and story recommendations to ThisWeekInCleantech@tigercomm.us. And don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts.Join us every Friday for new episodes of This Week in Cleantech in the Factor This! podcast feed, and tune into new episodes of Factor This! every Monday.This Week in Cleantech is hosted by Renewable Energy World senior content director John Engel and Tigercomm president Mike Casey. The show is produced by Brian Mendes with research support from Alex Petersen and Clare Quirin. 

Matt and Drew discuss " Coal Country " by Charles Wesley Godwin. To listen to the full show, visit ForgottenCountryRadioShow.com.

Coal Country Killing: A Culture, A Union, And The Murders That Changed It All, revolves around the cold-blooded 1969 assassination of United Mineworkers of America “reform candidate” Jock Yablonski, and murder of his wife and daughter in their Pennsylvania farmhouse. But driving the story are the extraordinary efforts of a tenacious special prosecutor and his “army” of investigators to bring the gunmen, the union boss who ordered the murders, and his henchmen who saw them carried out, to justice.Initially, three bumbling small-time criminals, dubbed “The Hillbilly Hitmen,” were arrested and charged. But they were the tip of the iceberg as the murders were directed by then-UMWA President “Tough Tony” Boyle as revenge for Yablonski running against him in the bitterly contested 1968 union election and to prevent his corruption from being exposed.Up against the tight-lipped culture of Appalachia coal country, legendary Philadelphia homicide prosecutor Richard A. Sprague, and his investigators, spent nearly nine years doggedly working their way up the ladder of those responsible to the final showdown with Boyle.Written by New York Times bestselling authors—former New York County Assistant District Attorney Robert K. Tanenbaum, a lifelong friend of Sprague's, and Steve Jackson—Coal Country Killing is a tour de force for those who love justice. COAL COUNTRY KILLING: A Culture, A Union, and the Murders that Changed It All-Steve JacksonRitual.com/MurderThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3269715/advertisement

Erik Jensen is an actor, writer and director. As an actor, Erik appeared regularly in both seasons of the ABC series “For Life.” Other TV credits include major arcs on “The Walking Dead,” “Mindhunter” and “Mr. Robot,” appearances on “The Americans,” “House of Cards,” “Elementary,” The Blacklist,” and many more, including his critically acclaimed portrayal of legendary NY Yankee Thurman Munson in “The Bronx is Burning.” Film credits include the upcoming Viral with Blair Underwood and Alfre Woodard, Black Knight, The Love Letter and more than two dozen indie films. His theater credits as an actor include The Collaboration on Broadway opposite Paul Bettany and Jeremy Pope, the Pulitzer-Prize winning production of Disgraced at Lincoln Center, The Good Negro at the Public Theater, Arthur Kopit's Y2K and Terrance McNally's Corpus Christi at MTC, and Lester Bangs in his play How To Be A Rock Critic (Kirk Douglas, South Coast Rep, ArtsEmerson, Steppenwolf, The Public). Erik's sci-fi graphic novel The Reconcilers was published in 2010 to wide acclaim, and he is co-host and co-creator of the podcast BardQuest Empire, which brings together entertainment industry professionals who play Dungeons & Dragons to talk about the intersections of D&D and storytelling. As a writer, Erik has been named by the New Yorker as “among the foremost practitioners of documentary theater in the U.S.” With his wife Jessica Blank, he is author of The Exonerated, a genre-defining play based on interviews they conducted with over 40 wrongly convicted death row inmates across the United States, which Governor George Ryan cited as instrumental in his 2003 decision to clear Illinois' death row. The Exonerated won Lucille Lortel, Outer Critics Circle, Drama Desk, Ovation, Fringe First and Herald Angel Awards, and was nominated for the Hull-Warriner Award and the John Gassner Playwriting Award; it has also received awards from Amnesty International, the American Bar Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Death Penalty Focus, and Court TV, and was named Best Play of the Year by the New York Times. The Exonerated has been translated into Spanish, French, Italian, Farsi, Mandarin and Japanese and adapted by Erik and Jessica into an award-winning TV movie starring Susan Sarandon, Danny Glover, Brian Dennehy, Aidan Quinn and Delroy Lindo. Living Justice, Erik and Jessica's book on the making of The Exonerated, was published by Simon and Schuster. Their documentary play Aftermath, based on interviews they conducted with Iraqi civilian refugees in Jordan, had its Off Broadway premiere at New York Theater Workshop, was a New York Times Critics' Pick, toured internationally for two years and was nominated for two Drama League Awards. Their play How to be a Rock Critic (based on the writings of Lester Bangs) played sold-out runs at the Kirk Douglas, South Coast Rep, ArtsEmerson, Steppenwolf, and the Public Theater, with Erik starring as Lester Bangs; they are currently developing How To Be A Rock Critic for feature film. Their documentary play Coal Country, about West Virginia's 2010 Upper Big Branch Mine disaster, opened at the Public Theater on March 3, 2020, with original music written and performed by three-time Grammy Award-winning musician Steve Earle (Edgerton New Play Award, 2 Drama Desk noms, Lortel Award nom). When its run was cut short by COVID-19, the pair pivoted and wrote The Line, a documentary play based on firsthand interviews with NYC medical first responders at the height of the pandemic, starring Lorraine Toussaint, John Ortiz, Alison Pill, Santino Fontana and more. Also a NYT Critics' Pick, The Line garnered rave reviews from coast to coast and was viewed by over 85,000 people in 50 countries. Coal Country recently reopened commercially at the Cherry Lane Theater in 2022 to massive critical acclaim, produced by the Public and Audible, and was recorded for Audible Theater (Signal Award for Best Drama) . Erik and Jessica currently have a major new musical under commission with the Public Theater. As TV/screenwriters, Erik and Jessica currently have projects in development with David Simon/Blown Deadline, Levinson/Fontana, and Ed Burns (The Wire, Generation Kill). They wrote the pilot The Negotiator for Gaumont TV (EP Tom Fontana) and have developed with Fox TV Studios, 20th Century TV, Levinson/Fontana, Avenue Pictures, Sunswept, Virgin Produced, and Radical Media. Erik and Jessica's first feature as writer/directors, Almost Home, was released by Vertical Entertainment in 2019 and their second scripted feature, How To Be A Rock Critic, is currently in development. They are in pre-production with Meteor17 to co-direct a feature documentary about legendary rock engineer Eddie Kramer (Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, the Rolling Stones) in collaboration with the Hendrix estate, and in development for a feature documentary about the Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster, produced by Audrey Rosenberg (I Am Not Your Negro, HBO's Katrina Babies) and executive produced by Steve Earle. Erik lives in Brooklyn with his wife Jessica and their daughter Sadie. Connect more with Erik:  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ejensen123 Twitter https://twitter.com/erikjensen123   Please consider SUPPORTING my SHOW, SUBSCRIBE to the NEWSLETTER, ENTER in the GIVEAWAYS https://www.chonacas.com/contact/ Social media links: https://twitter.com/katiechonacas https://www.instagram.com/chonacas https://www.instagram.com/shesallovertheplacepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiechonacas   Disclaimer: None of the information in the podcast should be considered as a financial advice. Always do your own research.

Montana has a long history of making money by extracting and exporting its natural resources, namely coal. State politicians and Montana's largest electricity utility company seem set on keeping it that way.  Reveal's Jonathan Jones travels to the southeastern part of the state, to a town called Colstrip. It is home to one of the largest coal seams in the country – and one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the West. He finds the state's single largest power company, NorthWestern Energy, recently expanded its share in the Colstrip power plant and is planning to build a new methane gas plant on the banks of the Yellowstone River. Meanwhile, in the state capital of Helena, lawmakers have passed a flurry of bills to ensure the state's continued reliance on fossil fuels. NorthWestern supports many of these bills, including one of the most extreme laws to keep the state from addressing climate change. Jones follows the money behind the coal expansion in Montana and the local and statewide resistance efforts to push the state toward clean energy.  Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/newsletter Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

Karen Heenan's novel Coming Apart released in October, but the sequel, Coming Closer, is out next week! These books, set during the Great Depression, portray family relationships with such beautiful, raw honesty. They're also set in my home state of Pennsylvania, which adds to the appeal for me. However, any reader of historical fiction will find them fascinating. Listen to my conversation with Karen to learn more! Here's the description of Coming Apart: No one knows you like a sister. Ava has always been poor, so she doesn't think the Great Depression will change anything. But when her mother dies and her coal miner husband loses his job, Ava's certainty falters. The last thing she needs is a letter from her estranged sister, asking for the impossible. Claire has everything she could ever want, except the child she promised her husband. When her sister's life falls apart, she reaches out to help—and finds the missing piece of her own marriage. With everything at stake, Ava must choose: give up one child to save the rest or keep the family together and risk losing it all? If you like strong, resourceful women, well-developed historical themes, and heartfelt family drama, then Coming Apart is your next rainy-day read. Purchase Coming Apart on Amazon (affiliate). Preorder Coming Closer on Amazon (affiliate). Check out Karen's website and follow her on Facebook and Twitter! Subscribe to my mailing list to receive the next newsletter! Join my community and help support the show on Patreon! Join the Historical Fiction: Unpacked Podcast Group on Facebook! Be sure to visit my Instagram, Facebook, and website. Follow the show on Instagram! Purchase Alison's historical novel, One Traveler (affiliate). Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase, you help support my work without paying any more for the product. Thank you for your support!

Oil prices spike after OPEC+ announces surprise production cuts; Good news and bad news with CA's record snowpack; More deadly tornadoes strike Midwest; PLUS: Biden Admin boosts clean energy in Coal Country, clean manufacturing, and cracks down on toxic mercury and lead water pipes... All that and more in today's Green News Report!

Coal has been an important part of Utah's History since 1847.  Hear the history and learn about ghost town that now occupy this increasable landscape.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.  Today is Wednesday, Feb. 8 Home brewers! Enter your dark beer creations in the Coal Country Brewers Cup…The History Project celebrates the talented West Virginian behind “Sweet Georgia Brown”…and Major General Bill Crane shares his vision for keeping our state safe…on today's daily304. #1 – From BRILLIANT STREAM – Calling all home brewers! Now is your chance to compete for the Coal Country Brewers Cup. Consistent with its name, the Coal Country competition is limited to dark beers, including porters and stouts. This year, the competition is hosted by the Appalachian Brew Club in Elkins and is sanctioned by the American Homebrewers Association. Registration is now open, with the entry deadline being March 4, 2023. Judging takes place at noon on March 11 at El Gran Sabor in Elkins. Visit appalachianbrewclub.com for details. Read more: https://brilliantstream.com/2023/02/coal-country-cup-seeks-entries/ #2 – From THE HISTORY PROJECT – Bluefield's Maceo Pinkard was a composer with a gift for melodies that stay in one's head and heart, while also creating hit Broadway musicals, and mentoring Duke Ellington. “Sweet Georgia Brown” and “Them There Eyes” are as present today as when they were first released, thanks to the talent and flair of the West Virginia native who made Tin Pan Alley his home. The History Project is the Daily 304's presentation of famous people, places and events that shaped West Virginia. Watch the video on YouTube, and don't forget to like and subscribe! Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjIRhm10J28 #3 – From INNOVATORS & ENTREPRENEURS – Major General Bill Crane is Adjutant General of the West Virginia Joint Forces Headquarters. He provides command guidance and vision to more than 6,500 citizen soldiers, airmen and civilians employed through the West Virginia Military Authority. “What is great about West Virginia in particular – the people of West Virginia – just like you saw during the pandemic response, we didn't sit around and wait for the federal government to come in and say “here's how to do this,” Crane said. “We looked at the problem, we determined who we had within the organization who could help us fix the problem, and we took care of it ourselves. That's a very big value we have in West Virginia.” Crane shares his vision on “Innovators and Entrepreneurs,” a bi-weekly segment of the daily304. Watch the video on YouTube, and subscribe to get updates whenever a new video is posted. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdsDHnJjNo0 Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo. That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.

Shamokin, Pennsylvania is a former coal town on its way to becoming an outdoor recreation destination after decades of decline. In this episode of Reimagine Rural, Tony Pipa returns to his roots to learn how an abandoned mine remediation project is helping spur community renewal. He speaks with local leaders and residents who are bringing their vision to life with the support of key public resources. Episode transcript and show notes: https://brook.gs/3TZZGjD Reimagine Rural is part of the Brookings Podcast Network. Subscribe and listen wherever you listen to podcasts. Send feedback to podcasts@brookings.edu.

As Victoria holds its state election this weekend, one of the key electorates is Morwell in the Latrobe Valley, where coal industry jobs are disappearing. How will voters there respond to promises of jobs in green energy?

As Victoria holds its state election this weekend, one of the key electorates is Morwell in the Latrobe Valley, where coal industry jobs are disappearing. How will voters there respond to promises of jobs in green energy?

Krystal and Saagar cover the news about the FBI's Trump investigation, Trump's associates, midterm fundraising, housing market, NYT endorsements, Biden censorship, Liz Cheney election, & Biden climate provisions! To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl  Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E005CD6DBFF6D47  Jeff Stein: https://twitter.com/JStein_WaPo  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar cover the news about the FBI's Trump investigation, Trump's associates, midterm fundraising, housing market, NYT endorsements, Biden censorship, Liz Cheney election, & Biden climate provisions!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0E005CD6DBFF6D47 Jeff Stein: https://twitter.com/JStein_WaPo  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Beasts of the Northeast are coming to Coal Country this week!  Dirt Track Digest's and Big Diamond's PR guy, Kenny Bruce, stops by to give us a sweet preview.  We go over the favorites, the surprises and the confirmed drivers who are throwing their hat in the ring on Tuesday! Tune in next week to see how accurate we were! Enjoy! SuperDIRT - https://superdirtcarseries.com/ Ads -  Leindecker Racing Engines - https://www.facebook.com/jleindeckerracingengines Storms Exteriors, LLC - https://www.stormsexteriors.com/ Bill Brown & Company, Inc. - https://www.billbrowninc.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the4widesalutepodcast/support

We air highlights from the musical portion our Get Lit with All Of It April book club event with Pulitzer Prize winning author Jennifer Egan, which took place in the Greene Space on May 2! We were also joined by the Grammy award-winning Steve Earle, who just finished with the hit off-Broadway show, "Coal Country," and is looking forward to his new album out this month, Jerry Jeff. Earle also provided us with a special performance. 

"Something exciting is happening in McDowell County, West Virginia. There, in what used to be coal country, the American Federation of Teachers is leading a project called Reconnecting McDowell.  It's a program initiated over a decade ago by Gayle Manchin, wife of now Senator (then Governor) Joe, and it makes you think long and hard about her husband." The F-Word is released bi-weekly featuring timely commentaries by Laura Flanders and guests. Flex your media muscles, become a monthly sustaining member for $3, $5, $12 at http://Patreon.com/theLFShow  Independent Media! Advertising free!

McDowell County, West Virginia, in the heart of what used to be coal country, is one of the most impoverished counties in the US — a place that embodies the challenges facing many American areas in transition. But something new is happening there; it's called Reconnecting McDowell, a multi-partner effort, led by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Can education be the driver of local economic and social development in one of the poorest places in the US? What if the best anti-poverty program is investing in teachers and children? In this episode, for May 1, a traditional labor holiday around the world, we take a look at Reconnecting McDowell and speak to some of the beneficiaries. Drawing on some of the labor movement's earliest traditions, could this partnership between local drive and national commitment provide a model for the future?“I feel like we are coming back to serve and coming back to plant seeds in an area where we have let our seeds and the grass wither and go dry. It's time to quit looking for the grass that's greener on the other side and actually plant seeds.” - Nadia Johnson, Communities in School Coordinator, Mount View High School, Welch, WV “We have to start with the little mom and pop shop that hires two or three people. And then you have another little mom and pop shop that hires two or three people. And we keep going with that momentum.” - Harold McBride, Mayor of Welch, McDowell County, WV“What we've learned here is that the first action is not to point fingers. The first action is not to blame. The first action is to come together and figure out what we need to do, who needs to do it, and whose voice has to be heard.” - Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIOGuestsNadia Johnson, Communities in School Coordinator, Mount View High School, Welch, WVHarold McBride, Mayor of Welch, McDowell County, WVRandi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Full episode notes including related articles and LFShow episodes to watch and/or listen to are posted at https://Patreon.com/theLFShow. Patreon Members receive access to the FULL UNCUT CONVERSATION for this podcast on the Thursday, following the podcast episode release on Monday.  We are listener & viewer sponsored.  The show airs on 300+ Public Television  households across the U.S., on over 40 community radio stations and as a podcast.  Become a member at https://Patreon.com/theLFShow

About Amelia: Amelia Campell was most recently in the Lucille Lortel nominated Coal Country at The Cherry Lane Theater. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her first Broadway play Our Country's Good in 1991. Additional select theater: Broadway: A Small Family Business; Translations; The Herbal Bed; Waiting in the Wings; A Streetcar Named Desire. Off B'way: Middle of the Night(Keen Company); Taking Care of Baby(MTC); The Exonerated(Culture Project); The Fall to Earth(59E59); Philip Roth in Khartoum(LAByrinth); The Misanthrope(NYTW); Tryst(Promenade); Love, Janis(Village Theater). Regional: A Midsummer Nights Dream; The Night of the Iguana; Desire Under the Elms. Film & T.V includes Anthony Arkin's “Sender”; “Things Like This”(upcoming); “I Am Michael”; “Stand Clear of the Closing Doors”; “Coming Up Roses”; “Leaves of Grass”; “The Paper”; “Bull”; “Mindhunter”; “The O.A.”; “Alpha House”; “Third Watch”; “Law&Order”/“Law&Order Criminal Intent”; “A Dog Year”(HBO) “My Louisiana Sky”(Showtime). Amelia has been an acting coach since 2005. She co-created the audition workshop “What's Stopping You?” with Jack Doulin at HB Studios. She also co-created the groundbreaking on-set/on camera workshop “Being On Camera” with Anthony Arkin, which they have been teaching together since 2012. They currently teach their workshops at Primary Stages school ESPA. Amelia teaches at Pace University in their FTVC B.F.A. Acting program. What makes Amelia nervous about auditions: Expectations for what good means What is your personal best? Rejection is constant That little voice still shows up "The biggest thing you have to sell is yourself." Humans are messy and flawed, and you have to remember as an actor you have to be that too. Prepping for an audition: First step: Script analysis Start to get a sense of what I'm wearing and hair Shoes can even help Read it and move around You have to think of an audition as your role for the time you are working on it “Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever has.” Learn to apologize less. Tips for Newbie Actors: Pay attention You don't know everything Be interested and curious Want to learn and grow Choose to grow into the best version of yourself What is that? What does that look like? It's ok to be new and it's ok not to say anything. When in doubt leave it out. Listen and absorb.

[REBROADCAST FROM May 20, 2020] Steve Earle discussed his album Ghosts of West Virginia, including songs he wrote for the play "Coal Country." The interview features the exclusive premiere of Earle's song "The Mine," as well as the North American debut of an acoustic version of "It's About Blood." 'Coal Country' re-opened at the Cherry Lane Theatre earlier this week. 

Peter Filichia, James Marino, and Michael Portantiere talk with Debbie Gravitte about her upcoming shows “Debbie Plus One” at Birdland Jazz Club. Reviews include Plaza Suite, Paradise Square, 54 Sings Broadway’s Greatest Hits!, Oratorio For Living Things, Coal Country, and Stokes @ Town Hall. This Week on Broadway has been read more The post This Week on Broadway for April 3, 2022: Debbie Gravitte appeared first on BroadwayRadio.

Multi-hyphenate artist Jessica Blank shares her experiences building a creative life, embracing creative problem solving, restaging the documentary theatre piece Coal Country after having to close at the beginning of the pandemic, parenting as an artist, and collaboration. Get tickets for Coal Country, running till April 17, 2022 at the Cherry Lane Theater at www.coalcountrymusical.com and check out Jessica's work at www.jessicacblank.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices