Adult Fiction Showdown  by Mike Lupica. Vic Hale isn't anyone's idea of a father figure. He is one of the biggest - and loudest -- podcasters in the nation and got there by spewing overheated rhetoric that's reviled by some but loved by even more. His particular brand of "entertainment" is so successful, he's about to sign the biggest contract in the history of online broadcasting. Vic's riding high...until he gets a visit from Spenser, who specializes in bringing guys like H

WVPB is excited to share that West Virginia Public Broadcasting’s 2026 PBS Kids Writers Contest is now open for K–5 students! Children are invited to write and illustrate their own original stories. Students can submit themselves or teachers are welcome to send in as a class set. Submissions are open through March 31, 2026 , and may be mailed to WVPB or emailed to education@wvpublic.org . We also offer free resources, including activity and brainstorming packets, to help g