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  I listen to WVPB (not my station’s call sign) everyday, and this really really bums me out; especially the paragraph you quoted.
  Edit: PS - I love y’alls WNCW down in NC.
context: The Republican war on truth and open government continues. In fact, if the Republican Party did not have lies and disinformation, they would have no words at all. One can see how any legitimate journalism shines a light on their cowardice. >
  
  A republican governor trying to cover up abuse, a story as old as time >
  
  
  In a statement, Knisely said her news director told her the order came from WVPB Executive Director Butch Antolini, former communications director for Republican Gov. Jim Justice. Antolini has served as executive director since 2021, when his predecessor was ousted after Justice overhauled the agency’s governing board.
  
  This was clearly politically motivated