On this episode of Mountain Talk, we’re going to take you on a journey, honoring the incredible legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by sharing the powerful celebrations that took place in two distinct communities: Knoxville, Tennessee, and Hazard, Kentucky. Both of these gatherings brought together individuals from different walks of life, creating a shared space for reflection, unity, and respect for Dr. King’s mission of justice and equality. From the heart of the Tennessee Valley to the Appalachian peaks of Eastern Kentucky, both events were marked by moments of reflection, speeches, and powerful expressions of hope for a better future.

Come along with Teddy Wimer of WMMT and Kelly Taulbee of Kentucky Voices for Health for this week's legislative session update.

The third installment of the Kentucky Legislative Update. We hear from Liz McQuillen of Metro United Way in Louisville about HB173 and talk about the impact of current events at the federal level.

On January 22, 2025 The Appalachian Rekindling Project held a ribbon cutting for their newly purchased property in Roxana, Ky. A small group of concerned citizens gathered on the site to celebrate the acquisition of this 63 acre strip of land that cuts right through the proposed site for the new Federal Prison that was planned to be built in Letcher County. In this episode of Mountain Talk we take you to the event and sit down afterwards for a chat with ARP's founders.

In today’s episode of Mountain Talk, we will be taking a special look back at Highlights from a few of Joshua Outsey's favorite Episodes of WMMT's Public Affairs Broadcasts from 2024.

On December 10, 2024, Kentucky Voices for Health hosted their 2024 annual meeting in Lexington. In this episode of Mountain Talk, you’ll come along with Teddy Wimer as we hear from two panels hosted at the annual meeting.

First, we’ll hear from Several maternal and prenatal care expert panelists who spoke on recent regulations and legislation that aim to create better support systems for expecting mothers and their babies, including Senate Bill 74, also known as the “Momnibus Bill”. Then, we’ll also hear from a panel of Kentucky lawmakers, including Keturah Herron, KY State Senator, as they preview priorities and policy opportunities for the 2025 General Assembly and take questions from the audience.

Come along with us as we learn about healthcare policy solutions that aim to better the lives of folks in the commonwealth, and explore the legislative challenges as we move into the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly.

Join host Crystal Jones for a spotlight on the largest recovery-focused festival in the world: Healing Appalachia.

Join host Joshua Outsey as he highlights the Red Fox Storytelling Festival, held in October 2024 in Pound, VA.

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KVH Legislative Update #2: Week of January 20 by WMMT/Appalshop