In this inaugural episode of Ask Five Whys, Mitch explains the show’s mission and format before planting himself in the hot seat to answer for his own argument about America’s perception of West Virginia. Big city lawyer Len Gray guest hosts this bizarro episode.

West Virginia Is America's Worst State

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A cross between Socrates and a seven-year-old, Ask Five Whys dismantles popular opinion by challenging expert guests to dive deeper and deeper into why until new perspectives arise. Listener participation is welcome: text your most cherished beliefs to (646)355-1358 and start a debate.