This Conversation

Retired educator Jerry Hill grew up in Washington County, Va. and was inspired by Martin Luther King's commitment to nonviolence and to peace. Hear why he says people should attend special programs on Jan. 12 and join in the annual march and program in Abingdon on Jan. 14, 2022. in order to celebrate the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King.

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You may have ignored those offers from the power company to sign up for a free energy audit. And.. you may be missing some free supplies and free service that could help. This conversation with Melvin Ross of Bee Green Solutions, an energy efficiency consulting business ([email protected]), that works with Appalachian Power Co tells you how to get free energy help through the power company -- and what to look for in the very simple things you may be doing that are costing you money.

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As 2022 comes to a close, Virginia Tech basketball Coach Mike Young is in the midst of another successful season. On Dec. 17, 2022 about 150 Emory & Henry alums watched the Hokies defeat Grambling State and then visited with the Coach who shares their Emory & Henry roots. Young played for legendary Emory & Henry Coach Bob Johnson and began his career as an assistant to Coach Johnson after his Emory & Henry graduation. This interview was recorded in summer 2021 but is worth revisiting. Coach Young is one of the many superstar grads of Emory & Henry. The visit demonstrates the pride Emory & Henry and its community of alums share for the institution and for Coach Young.

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You probably already have the idea. People from Appalachia are  illiterate, prejudiced, isolated, lazy, backward, non-creative, and talk funny. A display at the Jonesborough/Washington County, TN History Museum in the Jonesboro Visitors Center tackles -- and refutes-- common misconceptions about Appalachians. Dr. Megan Tewell, who researched the exhibit, talks about how some of these ideas developed and how they have been perpetuated. The exhibit is on display through summer 2023.

https://jonesborough.com/locations/washington-countyjonesborough-history-museum/

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Recorded in the holiday season, this conversation highlights the story of a few people who have spent decades serving others -- for free. Crossroads Medical Mission began twenty years ago and continues to grow in providing free medical care for people in SW Virginia and East Tennessee who can't afford it. In fact, the organization has expanded from its traveling mobile clinic to a stationary building in Bristol. From the outside -- and certainly from those who are served -- this organization demonstrates love in action.

https://www.crossroadsmedicalmission.org/

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The intricacies of medical care for the elderly are overwhelming. There are experts who can help.

In This Conversation, Carolyn Smith, President and Founder of Marketplace Agency & Eldercare of Harrisonburg, Virginia, walks listeners through the basics. The timeliness of this interview is the connection to end-of-year open enrollment and choosing appropriate plans.

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32-year military veteran Lt. Col. Eric Stanton talks about his career, the commitment veterans have to each other, their post-service struggles, and who we all need to say, think, and do to honor the sacrifice of our veterans and their families.

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Wise County resident Taysah DeVaughan is challenging incumbent Morgan Griffith for the Congressional seat in the 9th District of Virginia in the Nov. 8, 2022 General Election.

DeVaughan graduated from University of Virginia's College at Wise in 2018. She also attended Cameron University and Comanche Nation College. Her career experience includes working as an organizer for the Appalachian Community Fund.

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This episode of This Conversation with Congressman Griffith is guest hosted by David St. Clair. The reason is explained in the opening of the show. Previous interviews with Teresa Keller are linked below.

Highlights of this October 2022 interview include his explanation of his Jan. 6, 2021 vote not to certify the results of the Pennsylvania election in the presidential election of 2020, which would have basically overturned the election results.

Here is a link to a 2011 interview, just after his 2010 election to Congress. Highlights include comments on raising the debt ceiling (@ 5:00 min.) ... Changing Tea Party support (@14:00 min.)... life events that shaped him (@15:00 min.)... and his connection to Republican philosophy (@ 17:00.)

https://archive.org/details/ThisConversation/CongressmanMorganGriffith.mp3

In a 2013 interview, he talks about the 2008 collapse of the economy and Bush tax cuts.

https://archive.org/details/ThisConversation/ThisConvo10-17-12RepMorganGriffith.mp3

In this 2016 interview, Congressman Morgan Griffith talks about the filibuster and passing a budget (@6:00)... climate change (@14:00)... and his views of the Trump candidacy (@21:00)

https://archive.org/details/ThisConversation/ThisConvoCongressmanGriffith11-3-16.mp3

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Sgt. Kannan Rasiah was born in Singapore with royal ancestry from Sri Lanka. His phenomenal journey brought him to Emory & Henry College where he graduated and joined the military. Unfortunately his positive experiences have been laced with racism and a painful focus on the color of his skin. He shares what it has been like in this open and raw conversation.

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