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West Virginia Week

West Virginia Week is a new, web-only podcast from West Virginia Public Broadcasting that looks back at the major news of the week. Check back every Saturday at 8 a.m. to listen to our latest episode and learn what happened this week in West Virginia.

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2025 Legislative Session Kicks Off With Early Look At...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/02/15

West Virginia Week looks at the start of the 2025 West Virginia legislative session -- beginning with Gov. Patrick Morrisey's State of the State address. The post 2025 Legislative Session Kicks Off With Early Look At Budget And Vaccines, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Hostage Release, Homelessness Data And Affrilachian...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/02/08

On this West Virginia Week, we hear about a hostage release in Venezuela, data collection on homelessness and Black arts in Appalachia.The post Hostage Release, Homelessness Data And Affrilachian Heritage, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Morrisey’s Support For ICE, Grassroots Organizers...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/02/01

On this West Virginia Week, Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s new administration is falling in line with President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. We also learn about grassroots organizers keeping homeless people safe in the cold, and we have an interview with a Mountain State Spotlight reporter who broke an investigation this week about mismanaged foster care placement and inadequate mental health support for children in the state.The post Morrisey’s Support For ICE, Grassroots Organizers Help Homeless

Executive Orders, Cold Weather Safety And Capital...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/01/25

On this West Virginia Week, state and federal executive orders leave infrastructure and DEI initiatives facing uncertainty. And we hear about resources available for the homeless in the capital city. The post Executive Orders, Cold Weather Safety And Capital City Resources, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Inaugurations, Inclusive Communities And Prison Books...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/01/18

On this West Virginia Week, the governor and the state's newest senator took their oaths of office. We’ll also hear about an inclusive community, as well as changing access to books in Tennessee’s prisons, and we explore the past and future of a historic building in Shepherdstown. The post Inaugurations, Inclusive Communities And Prison Books This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Justice’s Final Days As Governor, Winter Storms, And...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/01/11

A summary of top West Virginia news this week includes legislators convening for a single day, a new national report that raises questions about whether Justice debts far outweigh the asset, and the lasting effects of a powerful winter storm. The post Justice’s Final Days As Governor, Winter Storms, And Remembering Jimmy Carter, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Frigid Temperatures, New Leaders, And A Week Long...

West Virginia Week ·

2025/01/04

A look at some of West Virginia's top stories of the past week.The post Frigid Temperatures, New Leaders, And A Week Long Holiday You May Want To Celebrate, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

An Earthquake, A New Attorney General And The First...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/12/21

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State.The post An Earthquake, A New Attorney General And The First Lady Of Gospel, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Caucus Chaos, Panhandle Protests And Holler Humor,...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/12/14

On this West Virginia Week, we recap a chaotic week at the State Capitol and we look at grassroots activism in West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle.The post Caucus Chaos, Panhandle Protests And Holler Humor, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

First Generation Students, Flood Mitigation Funding...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/12/07

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll look at flooding funding, we talk to Gayle Manchin, and we’ll delve into efforts to support first generation students.The post First Generation Students, Flood Mitigation Funding and Folklife In This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Foster Care Investigation Findings, Holiday Safety,...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/11/23

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll look back at an explosion at a fracking site. We’ll talk about a couple different things happening in the courts this past week, including a mistrial. And we’ll hear some good news about the decline in overdoses in the state. We’ll also hear from a fire safety expert about... View ArticleThe post Foster Care Investigation Findings, Holiday Safety, and Energy Prices In This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Closing Classrooms, Capito’s Committee And Cat Cafes,...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/11/16

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. The post Closing Classrooms, Capito’s Committee And Cat Cafes, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Election Results and Drought Conditions, This West...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/11/09

On this West Virginia Week, Jim Justice, the state’s two-term Republican governor, won a decisive victory in the race for the U.S. Senate in Tuesday’s general election. Patrick Morrisey, West Virginia’s three-term attorney general, won the governorship, continuing a conservative shift in state leadership. Meanwhile, parts of West Virginia have been experiencing drought conditions, with... View ArticleThe post Election Results and Drought Conditions, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West

Halloween Ends And The Election Approaches, This West...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/11/02

On this West Virginia Week, we wrap up another Halloween season in the Mountain State. We’ll revisit spooky stories, haunted attractions and yearly traditions that made this year’s holiday one to remember. Plus, the Nov. 5 general election is fast approaching. Our newsroom has talked to candidates for state office, attended a major debate and... View Article The post Halloween Ends And The Election Approaches, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Election Education And A New Way To Surrender...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/10/26

On this West Virginia Week we will hear about voter education, rural health care, and this year’s fire season. Jack Walker takes us to an event that gives gun owners a creative way to surrender their firearms. Plus, we will learn how classrooms are incorporating the election into their curriculum. Briana Heaney is our host... View ArticleThe post Election Education And A New Way To Surrender Firearms, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

First Time Voters, Surfing W.Va. And Exploring...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/10/19

On this West Virginia Week, we hear from first time voters at Marshall University about what matters to them leading up to this year’s election. Briana Heaney will tell us about a unique way some people are enjoying the Gauley River’s whitewater rapids. Plus, we’ll hear about an artistic expression of identity at Shepherd University,... View ArticleThe post First Time Voters, Surfing W.Va. And Exploring Identity Through Pins, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public

A Second Special Session, Hurricane Helene’s...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/10/05

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week’s biggest news in the Mountain State. Emily Rice is our host this week. The post A Second Special Session, Hurricane Helene’s Aftermath and Repurposed Power Plants, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Acting Anecdotes, Declining Overdoses And Child Care...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/09/28

On this West Virginia Week, we look back at the life of renowned actor James Earl Jones, who died this month at age 93. Jones was a cast member in the 1987 John Sayles film “Matewan,” shot in Thurmond, West Virginia. Reporter Curtis Tate spoke to David Wohl, who invited Jones to speak to his... View ArticleThe post Acting Anecdotes, Declining Overdoses And Child Care Chaos, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Time For The Mothman, Honoring A Space Pioneer And...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/09/21

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week's biggest news in the Mountain State. Curtis Tate is our host this week.The post Time For The Mothman, Honoring A Space Pioneer And Previewing A Queer Film Festival appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

Another Special Session Is Called, A Popular Food...

West Virginia Week ·

2024/09/14

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll tell you about a popular nutrition assistance program that has been temporarily paused, and Gov. Jim Justice formally calls a special session of the legislatureThe post Another Special Session Is Called, A Popular Food Benefits Program Gets Paused And Addressing Hunger In The State, This West Virginia Week appeared first on West Virginia Public Broadcasting.

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