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The Good Road

Virginia: Balance

Season 2 Episode 208

Virginia struggles between the past and present. Monacan Nation Chief talks with Craig Martin and Earl Bridges about development that threatens the tribe’s heritage. Earl and Craig visit Yogaville and learn about conservation on the James River and how a life in pursuit of locally grown food and medicine can have a positive impact. And they meet with local black leaders discuss race relations.

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