New legislative agendas at the state level aim to chip away at reproductive rights, even in states that recently passed constitutional protections for abortion. On this episode of Us & Them, Host Trey Kay examines how conservative state supreme courts might limit voter-approved amendments — and how abortion-friendly states are pushing back. Meanwhile, President Trump’s new administration could override all state laws through certain executive actions, including one involving a 19th century anti-vice law. Now that the election’s over, what’s next for abortion?

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Jan. 13, 2025

New Battlefield Site Replacing Dilapidated Harpers Ferry Buildings

Five derelict buildings in Harpers Ferry are being torn down beginning this month. A new battlefield landscape will take their place.

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Arts & Culture Chris Schulz, Dec. 19, 2024

Archived Documents Provide Glimpse Into Holiday Celebrations Aboard USS W.Va.

Each December, the bell of the USS West Virginia rings out in remembrance of those who died 83 years ago during the attack on Pearl Harbor. Archival material also shows how the Navy made the holiday special for those on board.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 25, 2024

Presidential Election Adds Interest, Engagement To State’s Civics Course

Presidential elections tend to garner the most attention across the United States. That added excitement provides a unique opportunity to engage students in the classroom with real-world events. Civics ...

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Education WVPB Staff, Oct. 25, 2024

Using Elections As A Teaching Tool And Our Song Of The Week, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, presidential elections tend to garner the most attention, and that added excitement provides a unique opportunity to engage students in the classroom with real-world events. ...

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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Oct. 16, 2024

John Brown’s Abolitionist Raid On Harpers Ferry, 165 Years Later

Today, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is a hotspot for American history buffs. But 165 years before any tourists came to town, fighters here clashed in a prelude to the United States Civil War.

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Education Chris Schulz, Oct. 08, 2024

National Archivist Visit Highlights Importance Of History To Maintaining Democracy

The archivist is the head and chief administrator of the National Archives and Records Administration. Although Shogan is the 11th person to hold the position, she is the first woman to do so.

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