Podcast – West Virginia Morning

Health & Science WVPB Staff, About 18 hours ago

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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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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Energy & Environment WVPB Staff, Jan. 27, 2026

Proposed Changes To Endangered Species Act And Aftermath Of Winter Storm, This West Virginia Morning

How important is habitat for survival? We listen to The Allegheny Front’s latest story on what’s happening with federal efforts to limit protections for endangered species. Also, following a major winter storm, West Virginia officials are warning of frigid temperatures for much of the week.

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Government WVPB Staff, Jan. 26, 2026

Hanshaw’s Priorities And A Special Medicaid Application For Pregnancy, This West Virginia Morning

We hear from House Speaker Roger Hanshaw, R-Clay, who outlines his goals for the 2026 West Virginia Legislative session. Also, if you’re newly pregnant and haven’t been able to afford health insurance, there’s a good chance you qualify for Medicaid.

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