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 NewsEli Lilly announces $7-billion merger, with eye on wakefulness drugs. Gas hits $4 a gallon across Indiana. The South Shore Line's branch to Dyer is now up and running. -
All NewsSpring Break, not government shutdown, leads to waits at Indianapolis Airport. New deadly, synthetic opioid linked to overdoses in the Midwest. Monroe County Humane volunteers help clear debris from last month's tornado. -
All NewsThousands showed up for No Kings protests across Northeast Indiana on Saturday. Indiana drivers to pay more cents per gallon in taxes at the pump. Experts urge lawmakers to take action to address $39T national debt. -
All NewsAllen County population grew by 3,000 from 2024 to 2025. Central Indiana officials raise concerns over Lebanon water discharge plan. Federal order keeps two coal plants running as costs climb. -
All NewsA Libertarian candidate joins race for Indiana Secretary of State. Trump issues endorsements for Indiana Republicans who supported redistricting. New study finds Indiana lags behind other states in primary and preventative care. -
All NewsRegulators press Indiana utilities on rising energy costs in public hearing. Mitch Daniels defends lawmakers facing primary challenges over redistricting vote. IDNR to remove invasive carp from the state’s waterways. -
All NewsNew Indiana law could unlock $300M for childcare vouchers. Governor Mike Braun signs broad immigration bill into law. Simon Property Group CEO David Simon dies at 64 after battle with cancer. -
All NewsIURC to lead public hearing of five utilities companies. Political science professor speaks on Greg Ballard's run and the 'Lincoln Party'. City of Fort Wayne announces second round of opioid settlement grants. -
All NewsIndiana leaders walk back IEDC foundation ‘wind-down’ as spending nears $500,000. President Trump waives shipping restriction to ease costs. University of Notre Dame says families with incomes under $150k will pay zero tuition, starting next school year. -
All NewsNew all-terrain wheelchairs coming to a state park near you. Indiana commits $1B to attract high-wage life science jobs. IU Football's Curt Cignetti to drive honorary Pace Car at this year's Indy 500.
