Will West Virginia Become a Ghost State by 2045?

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What will West Virginia really look like in 20 years?
In this brutally honest episode, we break down what’s actually coming for the Mountain State by 2045 — population loss, aging communities, disappearing jobs… and the small towns that might not survive.

🔎 What You'll Learn:
Why West Virginia is one of the fastest-aging states

What areas are on track to disappear

What industries could save us — and what won’t

The “Two West Virginias” that may define the next 20 years

What we’re doing to fight back — and how you can help

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00:00 - The Year is 2045…
02:30 - Why West Virginia is Shrinking
03:35 - Why West Virginia is Getting Older
06:00 - The Towns That Might Not Survive
07:00 - The Two West Virginias
10:15 - Why Does it Matter?
14:06 - What Still Gives Us Hope
19:55 - The Next Generation of West Virginians
22:15 - Combating Apathy
24:35 - What We're Doing About It
27:50 - How You Can Help Change the Story