A recent episode of West Virginia Morning featured discussions on the economic impacts of tariffs and the rise of tick-borne diseases in Appalachia. Hosted by West Virginia Public Broadcasting, the show spoke with an economist about the effects of President Trump’s tariffs on everyday goods. Some Trump supporters hoped the tariffs would lower costs, but the actual impact remains to be seen. Additionally, there has been a noticeable increase in tick-borne disease cases across Appalachia in recent years. John Skaggs of WMMT in eastern Kentucky explores the reasons behind the high number of cases. The episode was produced by Maria Young and is available for listening on WVPB Radio or through the podcast. Support for the show comes from Shepherd University and Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications. #WVMorning.
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