Lessons from Battle of Blair Mountain
WV’s Battle of Blair Mountain happened 100 years ago, but what’s its significance for working people today? That’s the topic explored by historians, authors,...
Black Lung Benefits Endangered
This month Making Connections News features an August 13th webinar, Black Lung: People, Power and Policy. At this virtual event, Gary Hairston, President of...
Black Appalachian Coalition Launched
The June 18th launch of the Black Appalachian Coalition in partnership with the NAACP is the focus of this episode. The launch featured a...
Reclaim, Renew, Repurpose
Appalachian advocates see brighter future with energy policy, RECLAIM Act, AML Reauthorization, efforts to rebuild coalfields communities....
Remembering Eula Hall, Blair Mtn Battle
Eula Hall, health care leader and self described “hillbilly activist,” spent a lifetime assisting her Eastern Kentucky neighbors and encouraging poor people to fight...
Vaccines, Jobs, Environmental Clean Up
East Kentuckians with diabetes/prediabetes describe benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine, White House's Gina McCarthy talks investment in coal-dependent communities, two studies show job potential...
AML Reauthorization, RECLAIM Act Introduced
This show features Rep. Matt Cartwright and Rep. Glenn Thompson, both from Pennsylvania coal mining districts, introducing the RECLAIM Act and legislation to reauthorize...
A New Deal For Appalachia
Speakers at the January 12th ReImagine Appalachia Strategy Summit describe their policy blueprint for creating a New Deal – a green economy with good...