A debate took place recently at the University of Charleston in West Virginia on mountaintop mining.
Stage left was Bobby Kennedy Jr, an environmental lawyer, son of the late attorney general and nephew of JFK. (He has a condition that makes his voice quavery).
Stage right was one of America's biggest coal barons, chairman of Massey Energy Don Blankenship.
The hour-long debate highlighted America's deep political and environmental divides. This podcast comprises edited highlights.
Let us know what you make of the arguments in this clash between mining baron and eco warrior.
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