Mountain News & World Report

In this special edition episode, Mountain News & World Report takes a look at some of the pieces of the "silver buckshot" theory of economic diversification for coalfields Appalachia, trying all the ideas to see which ones work. Some of the most tangible ideas are farming, tourism, reclamation, and cultural arts. Join us for a look into the region's reality, history, and future for each of these endeavors. Segments for the show this week were produced by Ohio Valley ReSource, Allegheny Mountain Radio, The Allegheny Front, and Folk Life Fieldnotes.