Podcasts about West Virginia Public Broadcasting

On this West Virginia Morning, scientists are working to preserve the meadows that are home to the endangered Mitchell's Satyr butterfly. One of those is not far from the borders of West Virginia. RadioIQ's Roxy Todd ventured there to find out about efforts to save these pretty but rare winged insects.  And, with the fall... View Article The post Preserving Meadows For Endangered Butterflies And On The Road With FSU President, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, the state Republican party has a new chairman – a 23-year-old native of Boone county with a surprising amount of political experience. Josh Holstein shares his ideas for bringing the party together and his vision for West Virginia. A battery factory in Weirton is working to lay foundations and ready... View Article The post GOP Welcomes New State Chair And A Battery Firm Charges Ahead, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, officials in Jefferson County are working to balance financial needs, historic preservation and economic vitality in downtown Charles Town. The county commission bought two new buildings this year but now has to decide what to do with the other properties. Jack Walker takes a look at the options and some... View Article The post Eastern Panhandle Growing Pains And Offsetting Medicaid Cuts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A focus on musical talents of the past and top news of the day are on West Virginia Morning. The post A Singer's Newly Released ‘Black Book' And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Fracking has long been a controversial process. Now a non-profit has a new way to track chemical exposure and health effects. And Us & Them takes a look at Kentucky's three strikes law. The post Tracking Health Risks Of Fracking And The Impact of ‘Three Strikes' Laws, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a new study from Marshall University confirms that flavors added to e-cigarettes don't just make them taste good. The flavors can also enhance the effects of nicotine on the nervous system – and make it harder to quit, despite the health risks. Plus, how will federal cuts to nutrition education... View Article The post The Impact Of Flavor On Vaping And Nutrition Education After Federal Cuts appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a seemingly simple project – to catalog the native bee population in a neighboring state – has led nature preservationists to identify hundreds of bee species. Some are multi-colored, live far away from a hive and specialize in their life's work, pollinating only one kind of plant.  Plus, the budget... View Article The post All Abuzz Over Bees And A Looming Deadline For Solar Tax Credits, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about a new book documenting the lives of trans teenagers, and we discuss ways West Virginians can help protect the oceans. The post The Daily Lives Of Trans Teens And Protecting Our Oceans From Afar, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, what West Virginia's senior senator, Shelley Moore Capito, has to say about funding for public broadcasting after she and other Republicans vote for cuts. Plus, a photographer and filmmaker who grew up in West Virginia has turned the camera on the Appalachian region of his childhood. The post Capito On Cuts To NPR, PBS And Documenting Changes In Appalachia, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, Chris Schulz examines a decision from the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals this week to allow limits on the sale of abortion medications – even those medications that the FDA has deemed to be safe and effective. Plus, harm reduction programs are controversial – and opponents often point to figures that suggest they aren't particularly effective. The post The Decision To Cut Abortion Meds And A Push To Strengthen Harm Reduction, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A new ruling from the Fourth Circuit may make it harder for West Virginians to terminate a pregnancy, and the head of a Huntington foodbank details the impact of pending SNAP cuts on the hungry in Appalachia. The post Restricting Abortion Meds And Feeding The Hungry After SNAP Cuts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

The West Virginia Board of Education finds itself at odds with Secretary of State Kris Warner. Now the two sides appear headed for court. And, filmmakers document efforts to save records of Appalachian history. The post Battle Brewing At Education Board And An Appalshop Documentary, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

A deep-fried hotdog known as The Homewrecker is so popular it's hard to keep them in stock and a massive plant under construction is creating traffic woes with no easy fix. The post Celebrating ‘The Homewrecker’ And Bolstering A Crowded Two Lane Road, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a WVU professor and microbiology student find an elusive fungus that may be used to treat mental health, and our Song of the Week. The post The Discovery Of A New Species And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Us & Them host Trey Kay takes a look at the closing of a newspaper in Welch, West Virginia and investigative journalism students examine the use of opioid funds for harm reduction. The post Examining The Closure Of Another Paper And Opioid Funds And Harm Reduction, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

West Virginians have one more flight destination to consider from Charleston, and a student led investigation delves into whether opioid settlement funds are really helping kids stay away from drugs. The post New Flights From Yeager And Using Opioid Funds For Prevention Efforts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Some counties are using opioid settlement funds to pay jail bills and in the southern part of the state, the story of one restaurant struggling to recover from February floods. The post Paying Jail Bills With Opioid Funds And Flood Recovery Efforts In Welch, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear tips for firework safety and discuss a demographic shift in who is gambling. The post Firework Safety Tips And Youth Gambling Online, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about efforts to clean up an important waterway, and examine the impact of prospective food benefit cuts on Appalachians in need. The post Ohio River Cleanup And Possible Cuts To SNAP, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from residents who traveled to the U.S. Capitol in opposition to Medicaid cuts, plus get the details on a nonprofit's effort to erase medical debt for those in need. The post W.Va. Medicaid Advocates Visit Congress And Nonprofit Relieves Medical Debt, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a multi-year group at the Roanoke Public Library uses tabletop roleplaying games to promote literacy, and our Song of the Week. The post Literacy Via Dungeons & Dragons And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from those shaping the debate over transgender rights and a mother and son from Gaza have spent two months in Louisville, Kentucky for medical care that would be nearly impossible to get back home. The post The Debate Over Transgender Rights And Gaza Residents Seek Medical Care in Kentucky, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, West Virginians continue to rally against proposed cuts and requirement adjustments to Medicaid and SNAP benefits and how changing federal policy will impact the country's electric vehicle market. The post A Rally Against Cuts To Medicaid, SNAP And The Future Of The Electric Vehicle Market, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, industrial development in western West Virginia is outpacing the construction of new housing for expected workers, and scientists work to better understand a rare Appalachian firefly. The post Housing Challenges Around NUCOR And A Rare Kentucky Firefly, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, residents who live near the MVP remain uneasy about its impact on their lives and property, and a North Carolina school is preserving the Cherokee language. The post A Year Of The Mountain Valley Pipeline And Teaching The Cherokee Language, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we look at efforts to revitalize a former Black coal camp, plus hear from award-winning singer and songwriter Carrie Newcomer for our Song of the Week. The post Reviving Black Coal Camps And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, an update on devastating floods in the northern part of the state and a preview of a new documentary on caregiving with a look at its impact in West Virginia. The post The Impact Of Caregiving And A Struggling Hospital Under Scrutiny, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This episode was recorded on April 13th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes The War & Treaty, Johnnyswim, and Olivia Ellen Lloyd.  https://bit.ly/4jTLFku

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about a group of bicyclists from the Cherokee Nation that embarks on an annual bike ride tracing the path of the Trail of Tears. Plus, we get some tips for summertime stargazing. The post Retracing The Trail Of Tears And Summertime Stargazing, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about grassroots opposition to an energy project in Tucker County, and dive into a unique form of Appalachian singing. The post Tucker County Microgrid Opposition And Shape Note Singing, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about a new play from a West Virginia playwright, plus listen to the musical stylings of Paul Thorn for our Song Of The Week. The post A W.Va. Immigration Story Told On Stage And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear from a former state official who opposes eliminating clean energy tax credits, and we revisit a discussion on the geography of abortion access. The post Clean Energy Tax Credits And Abortion Deserts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn what recovering from problem gambling can look like, and hear about efforts to move forever chemicals from drinking water. The post Gambling Addiction Recovery And Forever Chemical Removal, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear more about a statewide review of child welfare, and catch up with a Hardy County group that marched in this year's WorldPride parade. The post A Statewide Review Of Child Welfare And A Trip To DC For WorldPride, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This episode was recorded on May 18th, 2025 at Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Dan Tyminski, Darrell Scott, I Draw Slow, Kieran Kane & Rayna Gellert, and Jacob Jolliff Band. bit.ly/3HLCyoC

On this West Virginia Morning, we look into barriers to resuming black lung research after a reversal of federal cuts, plus efforts to strengthen Charleston tourism for cyclists. The post Resuming Black Lung Research And Bolstering Cyclist Tourism, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, teen court uses peer accountability to keep kids out of trouble, and our Song of the Week from Jeff Tweedy. The post Peer Accountability In Teen Court And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, cicadas annoy some, but have profound meaning to others. And a new radio and television series highlights some of the brightest, clearest skies in the nation. The post Brood 14 Cicadas Emerge And New Series Explores State’s Clear Night Skies, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, as online gambling increases more people are losing more money than they can afford. And a bill moving through Congress could wipe out tax credits for solar projects. The post Online Gambling Increases Need For Counseling And A Federal Bill Threatens Solar Credits, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, students address trauma from the February floods and otters make a comeback to regional waterways. The post Addressing Trauma In Flooded Communities And Otters Return To Regional Waterways, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This episode was recorded on May 11th, 2025 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Medium Build, Susan Werner, Maya de Vitry, The Arcadian Wild, and Them Coulee Boys.  https://bit.ly/43rXCJm

On this West Virginia Morning, a doctor discusses how and why to keep your skin safe from summer sun, farmers struggle with mental health and Shepherdstown kicks off Pride Month. The post Protecting Skin From Summer Sun And A Mental Health Crisis Among Farmers, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we learn about the new brood of cicadas emerging across Appalachia, plus listen to a musical performance by singer-songwriter Darrell Scott. The post Another Cicada Brood And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, we hear about an Appalachian Trail community resurging after Hurricane Helene, plus efforts to restore hundreds of acres of mine land across Appalachia. The post Appalachian Trail Tourism Rebounds And Mine Land Restoration Efforts, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning we hear about concerns over a new powerline, plus tips for viewing planets in the night sky. The post Powerline Proposal Sparks Concern, Plus A Night Sky Exploration, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This episode was recorded on May 4th, 2025 at Canady Creative Arts Center in Morgantown, WV. The lineup includes Eric Bibb, Moira Smiley & The Rhizome Quartet, Twisted Pine, The McCrary Sisters, and Yasmin Williams. https://bit.ly/3Fsk1Nq

On this West Virginia Morning, the public is invited to do some archeology at Fort Warwick, and students in Pocahontas County learn & gain opportunities in the outdoors. The post Community Archeology At Fort Warwick And Outdoor Education In Pocahontas Co., This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

On this West Virginia Morning, a book from the Appalachian Prison Book Project wins an award, and our Song of the Week. The post A Book Of Letters From Prison Wins Award And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

This week Inside Appalachia, we're talking about traditional ballads – how they tell stories and connect us to the past. These old tunes can mean so much. They can tap into difficult emotions and give feelings space to be heard. Some songs may even be too uncomfortable to sing.In this special episode with guest co-host, ballad singer Saro Lynch-Thomason, we explore songs about lawbreaking folk heroes, runaway trains and murder ballads.All the stories in this episode were produced as part of our Folkways Reporting Project, a partnership with West Virginia Public Broadcasting's Inside Appalachia and the Folklife Program of the West Virginia Humanities Council.We've recorded more than 150 stories for this project. Visit wvpublic.org to see them all.

This episode was recorded on April 6th, 2025 at Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, VA. The lineup includes Al Stewart, Livingston Taylor, Sweet Honey In The Rock, The Nighthawks, and Cristina Vane.  https://bit.ly/4lWtFIy