West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast from West Virginia Public Broadcasting that looks back at the major news of the week. This podcast features rotating hosts and producers from the WVPB Newsroom. Our theme music is by Matt Jackfert.

Check back every Saturday at 8 a.m. to listen to our latest episode and learn what happened this week in West Virginia.

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Episodes

Maria Young,Jul. 26, 2025

Flood, Energy Assistance And The Impact Of SNAP Cuts On Nutrition Ed, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, flood assistance for storm victims in the Northern Panhandle and energy assistance for families in need. We’ll tell you how upcoming federal cuts to SNAP programs will affect nutrition education here in West Virginia…

Maria Young,Jul. 19, 2025

Future Of Public Media Funding, Fighting A ‘Hunger Tsunami’ And A Popular Hotdog, This West Virginia Week

A West Virginia senator responds to questions about her vote on the congressional recission bill, and the head of a local foodbank shares her vision for what’s to come when SNAP benefits go into effect.

WVPB Staff,Jul. 12, 2025

New Flights From Charleston And Investigating Opioid Funds, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we’ll tell you about new flight destinations coming to Charleston’s Yeager International Airport beginning this fall, and the reasons for a state intervention for another school district. Also, what the Supreme Court has to say about the case of a transgender student in West Virginia.

Maria Young,Jul. 05, 2025

‘Big, Beautiful’ Vote And Changes In Online Gambling, This West Virginia Week

West Virginia’s vote on the President’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ two top nominations for the state and a recent change in online gambling.

Maria Young,Jun. 28, 2025

Flash Flood Recovery Efforts And Protesting Possible Medicaid Cuts, This West Virginia Week

West Virginians are reeling from more flash floods — and trying to recover from the loss of property and life. Also this week: a series of protests over proposed Medicaid cuts.

WVPB Staff,Jun. 21, 2025

Flood Recovery Efforts And Protesting Possible Medicaid Cuts, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we have the latest on devastating floods to hit two counties in the northern part of the state. We’ll also talk about West Virginians’ efforts to halt Medicaid cuts. And, we learn about reviving black coal camps in McDowell County — through farming.

Jack Walker,Jun. 14, 2025

Clean Energy Tax Credits, Gambling Addiction Recovery And A New Theater Production, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we hear about the possible elimination of clean energy tax credits, paths toward recovery from gambling addiction and a new play exploring immigration and identity in West Virginia.

Jack Walker,Jun. 07, 2025

River Otters, Online Gambling And Teen Court, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, we look at the challenges online gambling can bring, efforts to revitalize river otter populations and a peer accountability program for teens.

Maria Young,May. 31, 2025

Pushing For Foster Care Transparency And Lessons In The Great Outdoors, This West Virginia Week

Top stories this week include a push for more transparency in the state’s foster care system, the reason behind sudden layoffs for a local electric school bus manufacturer, and a county that teaches skiing and kayaking right along with reading and math.

Maria Young,May. 24, 2025

Federal Protests Hit Home And Tall Tale Telling Tips, This West Virginia Week

The top stories in West Virginia this week include a protest against federal cuts, a plan to change what SNAP benefits can buy and efforts to stabilize the state employees insurance agency.

WVPB Staff,May. 17, 2025

School Nutrition Cuts And Jennifer Garner Talks School Partnerships, This West Virginia Week

Top stories this week include the impact of federal cuts to school nutrition programs in West Virginia and Jennifer Garner on school-business partnerships and healthy eating.

WVPB Staff,May. 10, 2025

Celebrating A New Pope And The Taste Of Mothman, This West Virginia Week

A new pope, a new effort to save pets in the Mountain State and a new potato chip — a lot to report on this West Virginia Week.

Emily Rice,May. 03, 2025

Federal Funding Cuts Prompt Instability And Morgantown Finalizes Its Camping Ban, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the federal government continues to announce funding cuts to programs like Americorps, but Sen. Shelley Moore Capito said she is working toward reinstating some federal workers in Morgantown.

Maria Young,Apr. 26, 2025

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

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…

Curtis Tate,Apr. 19, 2025

An Eastern Panhandle Artist, The Music Hall Of Fame, And Lawmakers Go Home, This West Virginia Week

West Virginia Week is a web-only podcast that explores the week’s biggest news in the Mountain State.

Maria Young,Apr. 12, 2025

Final Week Of Legislative Session, Capito On Miner Safety And DEI Debate, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the legislature prepares to wrap up its 2025 regular session as both chambers work to pass a balanced budget – Gov. Patrick Morrisey is keeping a close eye on the process.  …

Chris Schulz,Apr. 05, 2025

Education Legislation, A Statewide Camping Ban And Budget Bills, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, as both the legislative session winds down, both chambers are working to pass a balanced budget. Meanwhile, bills related to education, the energy sector and a statewide camping ban also progress.

Maria Young,Mar. 29, 2025

Statewide Camping Ban, Requirements For SNAP And One City Cracks Down On Shoplifting, This West Virginia Week

Top story of the week include a legislative debate over a proposed statewide camping ban and what should be expected of SNAP recipients.  Also: the hopes for a comeback of the coal industry and why one city has cracked down on shoplifting. 

Maria Young,Mar. 22, 2025

Bills Wind Through Legislature, Raising Funds For Flood Relief, And The Lessons From COVID-19 Five Years Later, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, legislators debate who should pay for the state’s sex offender registry and whether parents should be informed about their teen’s health choices.  We’ll take a look at efforts to help vulnerable communities …

Jack Walker,Mar. 15, 2025

Appalachian Mardi Gras, Pet Procedure Subsidies And Women’s Representation In US Narratives, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Morning, we explore an Appalachian Mardi Gras tradition, spay and neuter subsidies for pets and women’s representation in stories of the early United States.