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‘Us & Them’ Podcast Live Recording at Marshall University

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Trey Kay, host of 'Us & Them'

Huntington, WV: “Us & Them” is returning to Marshall University with award-winning podcaster and host Trey Kay to discuss with Marshall students and young voters their thoughts on the upcoming election. This live taping of “What Is (or Isn’t) Motivating Young Voters in 2024?” will feature a discussion with Dr. Marybeth Beller and Dr. Shawn Schulenburg, Marshall University political science faculty members, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The discussion and Q&A will be recorded for use in a future episode of the podcast.

The episode taping will take place on September 4 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m in Marshall University’s Drinko Library Atrium.

The event is co-sponsored by Marshall University’s W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications, the West Virginia Humanities Council, and West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the broadcasting home of “Us & Them.”

This event is free and open to the public but registration is recommended for planning purposes.

About West Virginia Public Broadcasting:

The mission of West Virginia Public Broadcasting (WVPB) is to educate, inform and inspire people by telling West Virginia’s story. WVPB is an indispensable resource for education, news and public affairs, emergency services and economic development. Learn more at wvpublic.org or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

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