Brianna Datta-Barrow
Morning Edition Host & Operations Coordinator, Producer of Who & WhatBrianna Datta-Barrow is the Host of Morning Edition and Operations Coordinator at 89.1 WBOI and the host and producer of Who & What, a weekday news podcast on the news and culture happening in northeast Indiana.
She previously hosted and produced Northeast Indiana Now, the region’s only daily news podcast from a public media station. She also hosted Weekend Edition Saturday and served as the interim host of Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Prior to bringing her passion for storytelling to WBOI, she worked with the Fort Wayne Media Collaborative as a Digital Media Manager and producer. Brianna also served as a Multimedia Production Specialist at the Center for Collaborative Media at Purdue Fort Wayne, and co-hosted The Collaborative Corner: Fort Wayne Stories.
Brianna is a Fort Wayne native and a graduate of Purdue University Fort Wayne, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication with a Concentration in Media and Culture and a minor in Media Production.
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All NewsCity of Fort Wayne shares statements of support for planned Homeless Resource Center. Fort Wayne saw population growth as other U.S. cities saw some decline. New statewide group to advocate for people with disabilities. -
All NewsSen. Mike Bohacek announces proposal that would create state-licensed medical marijuana system. Foster youth can now access survivor benefits after leaving care. Indy 500 reserved seats sell out for second straight year. -
All NewsSweetwater unveils one-of-a-kind mobile Dolby recording studio. Federal payments to keep immigration detainees at Miami Correctional Facility are lagging by five months. City of Fort Wayne completes a generational sewer and storm water project. -
All NewsState senator says new law should put brakes on Mid-State Corridor. New Indianapolis Indians jersey unveiled at Native American Heritage Night. IU Men's basketball to represent the United States at the FISU America Games. -
All NewsIndiana Republicans want businesses to chip in for employee childcare. Farm bankruptcies in the U.S. rose sharply last year, with Midwest seeing largest increase. Hacker group "ShinyHunters" targets Canvas during finals week. -
All NewsAs part of the Women’s Fund of Greater Fort Wayne's initiative, 450 sixth-grade girls spent a day with local women leaders. Five of these young trailblazers stepped into the WBOI studios to produce their own radio segment. -
All NewsHumane Fort Wayne seeks “full justice” for dogs seized from puppy mill. Indiana high school athletes can now profit from NIL deals. Ahead of summer camp season, Hoosiers urged to stay safe around certain animals. -
In partnership with The Landing, Live and Local will once again showcase some of the region’s most exciting local talent in a celebration of music, community, and summer. This year’s concerts begin May 29th. They will continue the last Friday of each month May through September. -
All NewsA number of high-profile races in Allen County were decided by just a few votes. Braun adds Indiana gas tax suspension on top of sales tax break. Lilly unveils new genetic medicine facility in Lebanon LEAP District. -
This Saturday at noon on WBOI, join us for a special edition of WBOI Presents: Take A Girl To Work Day.
