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Mountain Talk

Weekly conversations about what matters to the people of Central Appalachia. Broadcast from WMMT— the 24-hour voice of mountain people’s music, culture, and social issues. WMMT provides broadcast spac... Read more

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Eula Hall's Rural Healthcare Legacy

Eula Hall's Rural Healthcare Legacy

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Building Community in Managing Diabetes in Perry County; an Interview with a Ukrainian Coal Miner

Building Community in Managing Diabetes in Perry County; an Interview with a Ukrainian Coal Miner

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Buffalo Creek 50th Anniversary

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2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Buffalo Creek Flood, a disaster that occurred in Logan County, West Virginia, whe... Read more

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Evelyn Williams, Lowering A1C Levels in Letcher County, Earl Gilmore

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