Welcome to my first episode of a four-piece podcast series on horizontal hydraulic fracturing, sometimes called ''fracking''. I will be exploring the topic through the eyes of Doddridge County, WV, where the gas industry has transformed the residents' quality of life, whether for better, or for worse.

In my first episode, I want to understand the fundamentals of this controversial gas extraction method; its history, function and why it's equally lauded and contested.

This podcast series is a part of a master's degree project in journalism. For additional information, video, photos, timeline and more, visit:

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