Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

Ohio's Ancient Earthworks And Ballad Singing After Hurricane Helene, Inside Appalachia

Published: June 19, 2026

Duration: 53:34

This week, ballads tell stories about all kinds of real-life events, but after Hurricane Helene, one group of ballad singers felt some topics were still too raw. 

Also, the author of a new book on ancient Ohio credits a former grad student with introducing him to the region’s mysterious earthworks. 

And, the legacy of Affrilachian poet Norman Jordan includes a summer camp for teens to study their heritage.

You'll hear these stories and more this week, Inside Appalachia.