The podcast episodes explore how West Virginia's political landscape has been heavily influenced by the coal industry's lobbying efforts, the false 'war on coal' narrative pushed by politicians, and the appropriation of miners' images to maintain the status quo.

In Episode #52561, the host discusses the political landscape in West Virginia and the need for conservatives in the state to be more politically active and engaged in local elections. This reflects the ongoing tensions between political ideologies in the state.

In Episode #53795, the episode examines West Virginia's denial of the energy transition and its continued support for the declining coal industry, despite economic realities. The roles of West Virginia politicians, regulators, and their relationship with the coal industry are central to the episode's narrative.