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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, About 22 hours ago

3 Years After East Palestine Train Derailment And ICE Arrests, This West Virginia Morning

It has been three years since the East Palestine train derailment. What have we learned about the health impacts from exposure to chemicals on board? Also, ICE officers arrested 650 people in West Virginia over 14 days last month.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Feb. 02, 2026

How Cold Affects The Body And A Talk With State Senate President, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from Senate President Randy Smith who in last week's episode of The Legislature Today discussed his goals for supporting small businesses in the state. Also, the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom examines how cold can affect your body.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 30, 2026

Senate President Smith Says ‘It’s A Balance’ When Addressing Issues During Session

On this episode of The Legislature Today, Sen. Randy Smith, R-Preston, is in his second year as the Senate President. In that role, he is also the lieutenant governor. Smith sat down with News Director Eric Douglas to discuss how he sees things going this session

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Arts & Culture WVPB Staff, Jan. 30, 2026

New American Experience Film Explores WWII Atomic Bomb, This West Virginia Morning

"Bombshell" is a new film from American Experience that explores how the government manipulated the public about the bomb’s development and deployment. Inside Appalachia’s Mason Adams spoke with author Greg Mitchell, who appears in the film.

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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jan. 29, 2026

Soaring Electricity Costs, This West Virginia Morning

We hear the latest story from The Allegheny Front, a public radio program based in Pittsburgh, that reports on environmental issues in the region. In this story, we learn how electricity costs are on a sharp rise despite a record year for solar and battery construction.

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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jan. 28, 2026

W.Va. Receives Low Grades From American Lung Association, This West Virginia Morning

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in West Virginia, accounting for about 4,200 deaths annually. The American Lung Association released its annual report grading West Virginia with Ds and Fs. We spoke with Elizabeth Hensil, the director of Advocacy at the American Lung Association, to better understand what the grades mean.

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