This week on Les Incompetent, we finish James Greens novel The Devil is Here in These Hills. We wrap up the conversation surrounding the Mine War, go over what was accomplished in the states during the Great Depression, and how the rise of the KKK led to new obstacles in the miners struggle.

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover John Sayles Film Matewan, based on the historical event that occured in the town. We discuss the accuracy, artistic decisions, the casting, and go over the importance that the film was made, and how difficult it is now to get.

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over the Second Mine war, the march on Washington, Blair Mountain, and Matewan. We discuss the mindset of what it takes to push someone to choose violence to get their point across, as well as going over the ideas of evil when it comes to captialism.

This week on Les Incompetent, we cover part 2 of James Greens Novel The Devil is Here in These Hills. We go over the general elections of West Virginia, the Rise of Sid Hatfields popularity, and tthe increase in action demanded of the miners.

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over Joe Johnsons 1999 film October Sky. We discuss the importance of escaping coal country, pursuing your own goals, and refusing to submit to what is expected of you. We also go over the powerful imagery used in the film, and how it showcases a pain and struggle that still has not gone away.

This week on Les Incompetent, we begin James Green's novel The Devil is Here in These Hills; West Virginias Coal Miners and Their Battle For Freedom. We go over the failure to do anything about the coal companies, even legislation or presidential intervention; we go over the rise of heroes like Mother Jones, and the rise of opposition like the Baldwin Felts Detective Agency. We also go over the inability to really push any of these companies, especially from the prospective of the UMWA, and why socialism became very popular in West Virginia during these times.

This week on Les Incompetent, we go off topic to discuss something we both love; the Predator Movies. We go over every film, the themes of the franchise, what we liked and what we hated, and how where we feel the franchise is headed.

This week on Les Incompetent, we go over current events, mostly Iran, Israel, and the United States. We also cover our next topic, which is about the West Virginia Coal Mining Revolts.

This week on Les Incompetent, we are finishing up our talking points of the Vietnam War. We go over what we lost in the war, both in ourselves as a country and as a people, what we gained from the war, and how education on the topic may help future generations stop repeating history.

This week on Les Incompetent, we are going over Randall Wallaces 2002 film We Were Soldiers starring Mel Gibson. Taking place during the Vietnam War, it is a retelling of the Ia Drang Valley and what occured there. We discuss the significance of the film, what did and didn't work, and whether or not this is a faithful adaption of an event during the war.