podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting

Author: West Virginia Public Broadcasting Language: English Episodes: 100
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podcast Story Archives - West Virginia Public Broadcasting brings you thoughtful conversations from the heart of Appalachia. Produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, this podcast explores the region through its acclaimed series The Front Porch, where big ideas meet local realities. Each episode tackles tough issues facing West Virginia and Appalachia - from politics and policy to culture and community life - with insight and candor. Host and provocateur Scott Finn is joined by columnist Laurie Lin and Rick Wilson of the American Friends Service Committee, creating a lively mix of perspectives that challenges assumptions while staying rooted in the lived experience of the region. Expect smart discussion, civil disagreement, and plenty of context to help you make sense of the news. Listen episodes to hear how national debates play out in Appalachian communities, and discover the voices and stories that rarely make it into the headlines.
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The Challenges And Benefits Of FMLA, This West Virginia Morning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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If your aging parent needs surgery, you might need to take time away from work to care for them. A federal policy called the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) gives many employees job-protected leave for caregiving. Bu…
Meeting The Food Needs Of The State, This West Virginia Morning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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One in six West Virginians is food insecure. Meaning, 270,000 people in the state regularly don’t know where their next meal will come from. Assistant News Director Maria Young recently toured Mountaineer Food Bank’s gre…
A Look At Baseball’s ‘Miracle Fields,’ This West Virginia Morning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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While baseball fields are run of the mill in most communities, there’s a certain type of diamond that’s less common: it’s called a “Miracle Field.” There are three of these in West Virginia – in Morgantown, Wheeling and…
Black Bear Encounters On The Rise, This West Virginia Morning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Black bears now inhabit all 55 counties of West Virginia, and bear encounters are on the rise across Appalachia. Climate change is often a hidden culprit. But state wildlife managers are working to promote peaceful coexi…

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