S04 Episode 11: Of Mountains & Miners

This week, co-producer Kelly Vines sits down with Dwight Billings, Emeritus Professor of Sociology at the University of Kentucky. Dwight researches social inequality and poverty, especially in Appalachia, where Kelly’s family has a long history. The pair discusses what drew the coal mining industry to southern Appalachia and the future of the region. About South is produced by Gina Caison, Kelly Vines, and Adjoa Danso. Jessica Parker is an assistant producer. Music is by Brian Horton. You can find his music at Learn more at

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S04 Episode 11: Of Mountains & Miners is an episode from About South by About South.

This episode is 00:44:39 long.

This episode was published on Oct 4, 2019.

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