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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Planning committee member Kim Jones shares how Night to Shine, the global Tim Tebow Foundation event, brings hundreds of volunteers together to create an unforgettable prom experience honoring individuals with disabilities of all ages. -
All NewsFormer Allen County Commissioner Linda Bloom has died. Baby orangutan joins Fort Wayne Zoo family. Indiana students could soon have another option besides the SAT and ACT to determine college readiness. -
All NewsIndiana lawmakers made adjustments to broad immigration enforcement bill. Indiana bill tightens school gun penalties. Mayor Tucker's State of the City address focuses on neighborhoods, community. -
All NewsAmendment would let judges deny bail to high-risk defendants. House panel advances bill to extend syringe programs. Martindale-Brightwood residents urge mayor to halt data center plan. -
All NewsAll U.S. House, Indiana House, and half the Senate seats are on Indiana’s primary ballot. BMV rule ends gender marker changes on Indiana driver’s licenses. Michiana faith groups hold musical protest over immigration enforcement. -
The Grammy-nominated duo brings its Full Circle tour to Fort Wayne, blending classical and hip-hop while reflecting on 20 years of music, impact, and representation. -
All NewsThe City of Fort Wayne holds immigration information forum. Controversial language in a bill regarding data centers and farmland expected to be struck out this legislative session. State lawmakers, community advocates discuss issues affecting Latino Hoosiers. -
All NewsConfusion over paperwork handling has Indiana candidates scrambling. Lawmakers weigh scope of doxxing bill after redistricting threats. 'Hailey’s Law' and Bears Stadium key issues as session hits final stretch. -
All NewsThree candidates file for upcoming Allen County Superior court vacancy. A bill would require consent for invasive exams on unconscious patients. A bill would bar insurer penalties for out-of-network referrals. -
All NewsA bill for relocating casino clears Indiana House. Indiana bill aligns state with Trump administration’s immigration enforcement goals. Hoosiers from across the state compete in annual Braille challenge.
