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On this West Virginia Week, protesting federal cuts – who’s protesting and why. We’ll tell you about the push to stabilize the state’s public employees insurance agency, or PEIA. Also, the governor’s efforts to change what SNAP benefits can buy. And, tips for telling a tall tale, if you plan to enter – or attend – Vandalia Gathering’s popular Liar’s Contest.
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, Eric Douglas, Jack Walker, Maria Young and Randy Yohe.
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Amazon officials cut the ribbon for their two newest facilities in West Virginia this week.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, we take a look at the dramatic ending of the state Legislature’s 2026 regular session, developing data centers and Easter eggs.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOn this West Virginia Week, a group sues over SNAP waivers, the coal forecast for next year is gloomy, and we learn how online gambling is affecting college students.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsA new young adult novel titled "The Secret Astronomers" captures a slice of life in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. This debut novel by author Jessica Walter tells the story of a friendship between two high school students as they unravel a decades-old mystery. Inside Appalachia host Mason Adams spoke with Walker before the book was released a few months ago.
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