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Foster Care Crises And Inflation Worries, This West Virginia Morning

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On this West Virginia Morning, News Director Eric Douglas discusses the state of West Virginia’s foster care system with Erica Peterson, editor at large for Mountain State Spotlight. This week, the nonprofit newsroom is publishing Peterson’s three-part investigation into the state’s foster care crisis.

Meanwhile, the inflation rate has dropped in recent years, but remains a concern for many Americans. John McGary with WEKU asked Kentucky residents about their thoughts on inflation with a new administration in Washington.

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Eric Douglas produced this episode.

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