When Wise County native and attorney Frank Kilgore read J.D.Vance's book and saw the film Hillbilly Elegy, he was blowing steam from his ears! His frustration and irritation became the motivation for his own book, J.D. Vance is a Fake Hillbilly and Think Twice Before Calling (All) Coalfield Appalachians Racists, Sexists, and Ignoramuses. Frank Kilgore is the guest in this episode of This Conversation.

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WEHC Fundraiser-The Martha Bassett Show-April 11, 2026

Featuring:

Amythyst Kiah

State of Franklin

Mustard Cutters

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