Brianna Datta-Barrow
Senior Content Lead, Morning Edition Host, Producer of Who & WhatBrianna Datta-Barrow is the Host of Morning Edition and Senior Content Lead 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 NewsMixed reaction to Supreme Court ruling impacting thousands of Haitians living in Indiana. Lawmakers respond to Natural Resources chair's resignation. FSSA adopts AI to detect Medicaid fraud. -
What began as a dorm room project during the pandemic has grown into one of the city's most exciting local acts, delivering "Indie music you can mosh to." Ahead of their performance at Live and Local at The Landing, WBOI's Brianna Barrow spoke with the band to discuss their unique origin story, DIY approach to making music, and what makes Fort Wayne's local music scene so special. -
All NewsFort Wayne seeks feedback on proposed downtown homeless center. Eli Lilly limits access to hospital drug discount program. Congress nears progress on long-delayed farm bill. -
All NewsLawmakers and advocacy groups respond to Governor Braun's removal of IURC chairman. Indiana DNR announces addition of over 1,400 acres of forestland to Indiana State Parks. The Clark County Health Dept. partners with homeless outreach to continue syringe services program. -
All NewsBraun asks utility regulators to reconsider AES rate increase. Fort Wayne death doula wins challenge to state restrictions. Federal order keeps two aging coal plants running through mid-September. -
All NewsRepublicans gather in Fort Wayne Saturday to select their nominees for statewide office. Governor Mike Braun declares a state of disaster emergency for sixty-three Indiana counties following severe storms. A federal judge has orders ICE to release Palestinian and Muslim leader, Salah Sarsour. -
All NewsWe know you’re out honoring Juneteenth’s legacy of freedom and the end of slavery in the United States. Who & What will be back on Monday June 22nd. -
All NewsDebate about Flock camera systems continue ahead of Fort Wayne council vote on contract renewal. Indiana wins federal OK to merge education funds. United Way reports finds over a third of Hoosier households are struggling to afford basic necessities. -
All NewsFort Wayne Council discusses the three data center resolutions. Independent secretary of state candidate Greg Ballard nears signature requirement to appear on ballot. Indiana unveils exhibit for Great American State Fair celebrating America's 250th birthday. -
All NewsFort Wayne Councilman Jehl, city officials at odds over Google data center. Indiana attorney general targets abortion pill mifepristone as water risk, health experts dispute the claim. Rudy Yakym’s HAILEY Act to expand Amber Alert use.
