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Health & Science Trey Kay +, Nov. 24, 2025

Us & Them Encore: Who’s Going To Take Care Of Maw Maw?

West Virginia is aging faster than the rest of the nation. More than 1 in 5 residents are over 65, and as young people leave the state, the gap between those who need care and those who can provide it keeps growing. At the same time, elder care has shifted from nursing homes to home-based support — but there aren’t enough workers to keep up. Us & Them explores the looming caregiving crisis and what it means for families, workers and the future of care.

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Government Trey Kay +, Jun. 26, 2025

Us & Them: Transgender In The Mountain State

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors is fueling efforts by conservative lawmakers to regulate transgender rights. On this episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay explores the fallout in West Virginia, where trans people, allies and opponents navigate one of today’s most charged cultural battles.

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Government Trey Kay +, Apr. 23, 2025

Us & Them: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — Its History And The Efforts To Erase It

DEI programs aimed to expand opportunity—now they’re facing pushback. On the latest Us & Them, host Trey Kay examines the political and cultural forces challenging diversity, equity and inclusion efforts—and why more than 30 states have considered rolling them back.

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Arts & Culture Trey Kay +, May. 22, 2024

Can Early Trauma Last A Lifetime?

Early trauma affects our psychological and physical health and nearly half the children in the U.S. under 18 have experienced trauma. Research continues to help us learn more about the impact of childhood neglect and abuse. In fact, when a child experiences a traumatic event, the consequences can last a lifetime. Childhood trauma can create poor health outcomes later in life.

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Government Trey Kay +, Apr. 26, 2023

Us & Them Encore: The Gun Divide

At a time when an alarming number of mass shootings continue to happen all over America, the Us & Them team was recently honored with a first place award for best documentary from Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters. In this report, we explore the foundations of the Second Amendment and the cultural and historical beliefs and myths that contribute to our very American divide over guns.

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Government Trey Kay +, May. 25, 2022

Us & Them: The Gun Divide

We explore the foundations of the Second Amendment and the cultural and historical beliefs and myths that contribute to our very American divide over guns.

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