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Local hospitals brace for Medicaid funding cuts The budget legislation that President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4th cuts federal health spending by around $1 trillion over the next decade, as NPR previously reported. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi...

From WMRA News: Local hospitals are bracing for Medicaid funding cuts. The so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" cuts federal healthcare spending in several ways. Augusta Health and Valley Health told WMRA they're already planning for serious funding cuts.
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Trump announces pardon for former Virginia sheriff convicted of bribery President Trump has announced his intention to pardon Scott Jenkins – the former sheriff of Culpeper County, Virginia – who was convicted on federal bribery charges late last year. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Hear local NPR station WMRA's report on the Trump pardon for the former Culpepper Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, who was convicted of taking at least 75k in bribes.

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Check out the newly created page at WMRA- How Federal Funding for Public Media Works - and Why It's Essential for WMRA. www.wmra.org/how-federal-... . As news about Public Media Funding develops, we will update on that page, plus it's a great explainer on how NPR local station funding works.

Skaters on Rocktown Rollers forge strong friendships on the derby rink An hour after an open skate session filled with happy children finished at Funky’s Skate Center in Harrisonburg, the room was prepared for battle.

Roller Derby in Harrisonburg is a happening thing

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Freedom of speech is shifting under the Trump administration. We're exploring how Many Americans worry freedom of speech is fading, while others feel empowered to say what they want. NPR's Morning Edition explores this dynamic in a new series, The State of the First Amendment.

The best way to combat misinformation is with information!
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How do 'torpedo bats' work? We asked baseball physicists to explain They look like baseball bats morphing into bowling pins, their ends flaring into an aggressive bulge that suddenly tapers. So how do they work?

Here is the science explained behind the #TorpedoBats ! MLB is happy for anything that gets the run totals up!

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Lacking subminimum wage employment, some families lose out Last December, WMRA reported on the end of Virginia's subminimum wage program. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi now brings you an interview with one family who's been affected by this change.

How the end of Virginia's subminimum wage program affects real people. Randi B Hagi has this report from WMRA.

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YouTube video by Science Talk Who is JMU New President | James Madison University (JMU) Welcomes its 7th President

James Madison University welcomes its 7th president
#JMU #GoDukes
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Donate to NPR and PBS if you can.

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Your NPR station is funded mostly by listeners.

Go set up a recurring donation. Even $10/month is good.

$10/month is $2.50 a week. You have that.

Donate money to your local NPR station. That is today’s mission.

What about it, People? Shall we give NPR & PBS a bunch of new subscribers to NPR+ Bundle & PBS Passport or tax-dedictible donations? And tell your Senators & Representatives - HANDS OFF OUR INDEPENDENT NEWS SOURCES! 💚⚡💚

Stand firm, NPR and PBS. The bulk of your funding comes from listeners and viewers.

Katherine Maher says in her opening statement that #NPR is unbiased, non partisan, fact based news with member stations that provide local news and programs that are the "fabric of our community." Blue Ridge Public Radio and Alaska public radio exemplify the postiive impact public media imparts.

WATCH LIVE: PBS and NPR leaders testify on federal support for public broadcasting in House hearing Leaders from PBS and NPR will appear before the House DOGE subcommittee on Wednesday, facing questions about federal support for public broadcasting.

PBS & NPR ensure free access to fact-based journalism, educational programming & cultural storytelling for all—regardless of income. Federal support for public broadcasting is an investment in an informed, equitable democracy. #SavePBS www.pbs.org/newshour/pol...

Local support is what drives NPR Member Stations. THANK YOU!

Republican lawmakers seek to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat A House subcommittee led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and named after Elon Musk's government-efficiency team has set its sights on the public broadcasters.

Republican lawmakers seek to put PBS and NPR in the hot seat

My story (as always - for NPR)

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Sharing pics from the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History in DC. Chuck Berrys Cadillac, Jackie Robinson, Parliaments Mothership, Doug Williams etc. The cultural floor added joy amidst the sobering truths depicted elsewhere in the museum.

a basketball player wearing a golden state warriors jersey is making a gesture with his hands . ALT: a basketball player wearing a golden state warriors jersey is making a gesture with his hands .

@awfulannouncing.bsky.social

it’s at #MarchMadness that we remember that expert commentator for @espn.com Seth Greenberg once met a kid who longed to play in Blacksburg because his dad was a legend there. Greenberg said “eh..not good enough for a scholarship kid.”

The kid was Steph Curry

Gotta laugh about #MarchMadness

Which team will win bullshit machine? "The one with the most points." THANKS !

Did tariffs contribute to the Great Depression? Here's what to know Several factors led to the Great Depression, one of the most severe economic crises in U.S. history. NPR interviewed economists who discussed the causes of the Great Depression.

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Something else to think about when examining #tariffs from @npr.org

"Your flag flyin' over the courthouse
Means certain things are set in stone.
Who we are, what we'll do and what we won't"
Bruce Springsteen

Robinson found guilty in Harrisonburg shopping cart murders On the fourth day of trial, a jury found Anthony Robinson guilty of murdering two women in Harrisonburg in 2021. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

The verdict is in from the Shopping Cart Killer trial in Harrisonburg. Here is the coverage from WMRA. Kudos to Randi for such outstanding reporting.

www.wmra.org/2025-01-30/r...

Trump's FCC chief opens investigation into NPR and PBS Brendan Carr, the new head of the Federal Communications Commission under President Trump, says the public broadcasters are being investigated for allegedly running commercials.

Check out @npr.org reporting on the investigation into NPR and PBS by the new FCC Chief. I think -for every US citizen, about $1.60 a year goes to the public broadcasting. What a bargain !

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Alleged 'Shopping Cart Killer' trial begins in Harrisonburg The trial of a man accused of murdering two women in Harrisonburg began on Monday. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi attended the proceedings and filed this report.

Meanwhile in Harrisonburg, the Shopping Cart Killer trial has begun. Here are the WMRA stories from the first two days.

Day 1
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Day 2
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All the executive orders Trump has signed after 1 week in office President Trump signed a slew of orders during his first week in office, impacting policy on immigration, the environment, federal diversity programs and more.

@npr published this morninng a comprehensive explainer of the first week executive orders, as it was a lot to keep track of.
This goes order by order, explaining what it is, when it takes effect, and what the topic is,

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A good dive into what is going on with the China AI story from @npr.org and Morning Edition.

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#HTTC Just going to enjoy this and hope it’s not another 25 years this time! #GOCOMMANDERS

YouTube video by WMRA Public Radio Earl Swift - Hell Put To Shame - WMRA Books & Brews Jan 2025

Hey there-Tuesday night, @npr.org WMRA's Books and Brews guest was @nytimes.com Best Selling author Earl Swift, presenting his book Hell Put To Shame about peonage slavery continuing into 1920's #Georgia. Stunning hidden history. Public Radio Service at its finest
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