The Chemical Spill In Kanawha County And Photographer Perry Bennett, This West Virginia Week

Community Hospital Concerns, School Choice Vouchers And A Town’s Hidden History, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, an heir files suit to keep his community hospital open, disparities in the distribution of school choice vouchers, and a West Virginia lawmaker is among those targeted in White House UFC fight plot.  We also discuss how a simple conversation with his mom led one state senator to uncover his towns hidden history... and, a not-so-cuddly creature is making its way into Appalachia.  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, Eric Douglas and Maria Young.  Learn more about West Virginia Week [https://wvpublic.org/podcasts/west-virginia-morning/west-virginia-week].  [https://feedpress.me/link/23802/17364418.gif]

Abandoned Gas Wells And The Unhoused Rate Declines, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the unhoused population in the state declines, child well-being remains the same, and just how many abandoned gas wells are there?  Bill Lynch 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, Eric Douglas and Maria Young.  Learn more about West Virginia Week [https://wvpublic.org/podcasts/west-virginia-morning/west-virginia-week].  [https://feedpress.me/link/23802/17360509.gif]

Trump Invests In Coal And Mountaineer Food Bank Expands, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the Trump administration invests in coal, Medicaid concerns rise in the Mountain State, and Mountaineer Food Bank expands.  Bill Lynch 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, Eric Douglas and Maria Young.  Learn more about West Virginia Week [https://wvpublic.org/podcasts/west-virginia-morning/west-virginia-week].  [https://feedpress.me/link/23802/17355436.gif]

The Drought Continues And Amphibians Struggle, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, the springtime drought lingers, beverage distributor workers continue to strike and the state’s amphibians are struggling.  Bill Lynch 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, Eric Douglas and Maria Young.  Learn more about West Virginia Week [https://wvpublic.org/podcasts/west-virginia-morning/west-virginia-week] [https://feedpress.me/link/23802/17351233.gif]

A Primary Recount, An Agency Deficit And Termination Of A Farming Grant, This West Virginia Week

On this West Virginia Week, after statewide primary elections, at least one race is headed for a recount. Also, independent audits find potential savings at three state agencies – as well as a critical deficit that could affect struggling families. And, a busy summer is on tap in the capitol city. And, the termination of a federal grant program for first time farmers is leaving some growers – and communities – in a bind.  We also discuss the effects of Hurricane Helene in Appalachia.  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, Eric Douglas and Maria Young.  Learn more about West Virginia Week [https://wvpublic.org/podcasts/west-virginia-morning/west-virginia-week].  [https://feedpress.me/link/23802/17346950.gif]