Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care. However, a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a national crisis. While official foster care cases are carefully tracked, many informal examples of kinship care aren’t part of the data. For this Us & Them episode, we hear the experiences of those who’ve been part of the foster care system.
National Bubble Bath Day was this past week (yes, that’s a thing), but why not keep the relaxation celebration alive this weekend by unwinding, lighting some candles and listening to some smooth music provided by “Mountain Stage After Midnight?” Broadcast from 1am-5am Saturday and Sunday mornings here on West Virginia Public Radio, “Mountain Stage After Midnight” takes the best episodes from the show’s 31 year history and shares their memories and songs with our late-night listeners. Each week we’ll hand-pick two of our favorite episodes that’ll alternate order each night.
Tune in this Saturday January 10 and Sunday January 11 for music that’s sure to please on “Mountain Stage After Midnight.”
First up is a May 2008 show featuring Canadian folk crooner Brooke Miller, Dublin singer-songwriter Paddy Casey, indie rocker (and Band of Horses guitarist) Tyler Ramsey, Irish alternative pop group Bell X1 and the prog-grass string band Punch Brothers (who are releasing a new record later this month).
Next is an August 2008 show recorded in Bristol, Tennessee, and it includes such musical talents as multi-talented actor/singer/playwright Ed Snodderly, gospel blues singer Mike Farris, American country singer (and June Carter Cash’s offspring) Carlene Carter, country pop star Eric Church and legendary bluegrass ensemble Del McCoury Band.
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Across the nation, more than 390,000 children rely on foster care. However, a shortage of licensed foster homes is creating a national crisis. While official foster care cases are carefully tracked, many informal examples of kinship care aren’t part of the data. For this Us & Them episode, we hear the experiences of those who’ve been part of the foster care system.
Stock car racing’s roots run deep in Appalachia. Our twisty roads and dark hollers were home to moonshiners — and moonshine runners, who became known for their driving skills. And they became some of NASCAR’s first stars when it formed in 1948. But NASCAR’s oldest continuous racing team had nothing to do with moonshine.
WVPB's Matt Jackfert speaks with harper, composer and producer Maeve Gilchrist. They discuss her compositions, the Silkroad Ensemble and the group's upcoming performance.
For Sue and Stan Jennings, woodworking isn’t just a way to make a living, it’s a way of life. What started out as a passion for the craft was born out of necessity. Over the last 30 years, the Jennings have developed a thriving business making wood objects called treenware — small wooden kitchen utensils.