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Government WVPB Staff, Sep. 16, 2025

Seeking Public Opinions And Assessing Hope Scholarship Estimates, This West Virginia Morning

Gov. Patrick Morrisey is asking for public input on two key issues: a plan to triple energy production and applying for Rural Health Transformation funds. And, broadening the state’s Hope Scholarship program has made the number of participants harder to predict.

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Arts & Culture Bill Lynch +, Sep. 12, 2025

The Wakefields And Remembering Rex Stephenson, Inside Appalachia

This week, we remember Rex Stephenson. He’s known for his stage performances of the Jack Tales, which have captivated school kids since the ‘70s. Also, keeping the family farm going after six generations can be rough. And, some parts of southern Appalachia still practice the tradition of keeping up community gravesites for Decoration Day.

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Government Trey Kay +, Sep. 11, 2025

Us & Them: Rebuilding Justice In A Divided America

America’s deep social divides are colliding with a crisis of trust in the justice system. Stanford legal scholar David Sklansky tells Us & Them how practical reforms — and even the humble jury trial — can retrain us in the habits a pluralistic democracy needs. How fixing justice could help fix us.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 10, 2025

Assessing Future Flood Response And Turning To Poetry In Grief, This West Virginia Morning

Lawmakers are getting a better understanding of the state’s capacity to respond to deadly floods. And an Appalachian poet explores nature and marriage in his latest book.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 03, 2025

Cost Increase For Power Customers And British Filmmaker Focuses on Marshall, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, Appalachian Power gets the funds it needs -- but customers won't have to foot the entire bill. And a British filmmaker finds success by setting his sights on Marshall University.

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Sep. 02, 2025

ICE Raids Affect Horse Racing And Diamond Teeth Mary Still Sparkles, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, the immigration crackdown is creating concerns for the specialized workforce of Kentucky's billion-dollar horse racing industry. And a Huntington music fest celebrates the diverse sounds of a troubled teen from the early 1900s.

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