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Laws Signed, Protests Held And A Rising Black Poet This West Virginia Week

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On this West Virginia Week, there were several protests across the state including one aimed at federal cuts and another at federal immigration efforts. A new law aims to cut back on dangerous drugs on the streets of West Virginia. We’ll take a look at how one plant can help combat the poisonous effects of another – and where to find it in the wild. And, a rising Black poet finds his voice in Appalachia. 

Maria Young is our host this week. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week’s biggest news in the Mountain State. It’s produced with help from Bill Lynch, Chris Schulz, Curtis Tate, Emily Rice, Eric Douglas, Jack Walker, Maria Young and Randy Yohe.

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