Hockey And W.Va. Hip Hop, Inside Appalachia

Blankenship On Trial · Sep 25, 2026

It’s not easy to find a place to play hockey in Appalachia, and if you happen to be young and ambitious, it can be harder.

Also, rappers and musicians across West Virginia come together for a song challenge.

And, farmers learn to turn unwanted sheep’s wool into home insulation.

You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.

In This Episode:

Olympic Gold Medalist Gwyn Philips Comes Home

Black By God Challenged Hip Hop Artists To Write W.Va. A Love Letter

Insulating Appalachian Homes With Sheep Wool

Artists Weave Landscapes To Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary

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