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In coal country, community works to heal political divisions

Season 2025 Episode 309 | 9m 31s

For decades, coal was more than an industry in Pike County, Kentucky. It was a way of life, powering homes, paychecks, and a deep sense of identity. But as the economy shifts, residents there are also grappling with growing political divisions within their community. Judy Woodruff reports in the latest installment of her series, America at a Crossroads.

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