CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about allegations against the West Virginia State Police, the AARP, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica at the West Virginia State Capitol and a local author’s new book. In Segment One, we check in with Del. Mike Honacker (R-Greenbrier), Del. David Kelly (R-Doddridge) and Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and their thoughts on the allegations against the West Virginia State Police. Segment Two brings in Gaylene Mi...
Feb 28, 2023•23 min•Ep. 212
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the economy, jobs, medicine and power plants. In Segment One, we talk to Secretary Mitch Carmichael, WV Department of Economic Development, to talk about economic development. Segment Two brings on Josh Sword, President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, to talk about jobs. Dr. Vinay Badhwar, WVU Medicine Thoracic Surgeon, calls in to talk about medicine. We end today’s episode with Emmett Pepper, Policy Di...
Feb 20, 2023•25 min•Ep. 211
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about House Bill 2007, education in the legislature and lawsuits. In Segment One, we talk to people who are for the gender-affirming treatment bill passing. We talk to Del. Geoff Foster (R-Putnam), Del. Mike Honaker (R-Greenbrier) and Del. Larry Kump (R-Berkeley). In Segment Two, we talk to Andrew Schneider of Fairness West Virginia, who is against the bill passing. Fred Albert, President of AFT West Virgini...
Feb 13, 2023•22 min•Ep. 210
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a new Congressional District 2 candidate, bills in the legislature, Bill Gates in West Virginia and tax reform. In Segment One, we bring on a Republican Candidate for the U.S. House District 2 Alex Gasserud to talk about his campaign. In Segment Two, State Auditor JB McCuskey (R-WV) talks about bills in the legislature. Steve Roberts, President of the Chamber of Commerce, shares his thoughts on Bill Ga...
Feb 06, 2023•23 min•Ep. 209
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the Governor’s tax cut proposal, the economy and tourism. In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Del. Trenton Barnhart (R-Pleasants) about Gov. Jim Justice’s (R-WV) tax cut proposal. Segments Two and Three are with Prof. John Deskins with the WVU Bureau of Business & Economic Research to talk about how the economy is doing and where it is headed. We end today’s episode with Tim Brady, CEO of the Charles...
Jan 30, 2023•23 min•Ep. 208
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about gun legislation, education legislation, the shortage of corrections officers and Girl Scout cookies. Treasurer Riley Moore (R-WV) talks about guns and ammunition legislation in Segment One. Segment Two brings on Elaine Harris, Communications Workers of America, to talk about a shortage of corrections officers. Amanda Barren sits down with Dale Lee, President of the West Virginia Education Association, ...
Jan 23, 2023•23 min•Ep. 207
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a proposed income tax cut, the Governor’s race, the city of Charleston and Hunger Free WV Day. In Segment One, we bring on Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) to talk about his proposal for a 50% personal income tax cut over the next three years. In Segment Two, Sec. of State Mac Warner (R) is on to talk about running for Governor of West Virginia. Segment Three brings on Mayor Amy Goodwin to talk about the city o...
Jan 16, 2023•24 min•Ep. 206
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we will be previewing the 2023 West Virginia Legislative Session. In Segment One, we bring in House Speaker Roger Hanshaw (R-Clay). In Segment Two, we bring in Del. Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha, State Party Chair). In Segment Three, we bring in State Sen. Craig Blair (R-Berkeley, State President). In Segment Four, we bring in Kelly Fallen with the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy.
Jan 09, 2023•23 min•Ep. 205
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – 2022 has come to a close, and we’re ending our year of Inside West Virginia Politics with our annual Reporters’ Roundtable wrap-up! Our host 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis is joined by Steven Allen Adams of Ogden Newspapers, 13 News Anchor Amanda Barren, and WVMO Radio Reporter Joe Stevens to discuss the top stories of the year, economic development, and review how politics, both local and national, have impacted West Virginians in 2022.
Jan 02, 2023•23 min•Ep. 204
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, local religious leaders stop by to discuss the importance of religion during the Christmas and Hanukah season. Our host Mark Curtis sits down with Father Chapin, host of Daily Living on WOWK-TV, to talk about finding balance between Santa and commercialism during the Christmas season with the Gospel and the birth of Christ. Next, Rev. Michie Klusmeyer, of the Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, stops by IWVP to talk...
Dec 27, 2022•23 min•Ep. 203
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis talks to about economic development, the “tripledemic”, football and the Respect for Marriage Act. Mark Curtis talks to Republican West Virginia Governor Jim Justice about economic development in the Mountain State. Dr. Hoyt Burdick, M.D., Mountain Health Network comes on the show in Segment Two to talk about the “Tripledemic.” Segment Three brings in a familiar face. 13 News’ Sports Director Cassidy Woo...
Dec 19, 2022•22 min•Ep. 202
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Respect for Marriage Act, the Direct Care Taskforce, candidates for West Virginia governor and suspension in schools. In Segment One, we talk to Republican Candidate for West Virginia Governor Chris Miller. Segment Two brings in Andrew Schneider with Fairness West Virginia to talk about the Respect for Marriage Act. Gaylene Miller with AARP of West Virginia is in the studio to talk about the Direct...
Dec 12, 2022•23 min•Ep. 201
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss a new Republican candidate for West Virginia Governor, healthcare and National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. In Segment One, Republican candidate for West Virginia Governor Del. Moore Capito comes on to talk about his announcement. Laure Marino with the Center for Nurse Entrepreneurship comes on the show in Segment Two to talk about healthcare. Segments Three and Four are about National Pancreatic Ca...
Dec 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 200
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis talks to guests about the election in 2022 and the upcoming election in 2024, skiing and healthcare. Segments One and Two are about the previous and upcoming elections. Segment One brings on Republican Candidate for WV US House District 2 Treasurer Riley Moore. Segment Two brings in Del. Mike Pushkin (D) Chairman, WV Democratic Party to talk about a worthy opponent for Moore. Segment Three brings in Joe ...
Nov 28, 2022•23 min•Ep. 199
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss what happened after the midterm elections in West Virginia and nationally. In Segment One, Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) comes on to talk about his plans to run for U.S. Senate. State Sen.-Elect Mike Stuart (R-WV District 7) is our guest for Segment Two. Stuart discusses his win in one of the biggest races in the midterm elections for West Virginia. In Segments Three and Four, political analyst Tom Susman comes...
Nov 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 198
On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics , former Charleston Mayor Danny Jones stops by to recap, break down and analyze the 2022 General Election with our host and Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis . Then, we switch gears to take a moment to honor our veterans over Veterans Day weekend. First we hear from Brent Casey, the eldest grandson of the late, great Woody Williams , who passed away in June at the age of 98. Woody was the last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipi...
Nov 14, 2022•23 min•Ep. 197
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On our last episode before the 2022 General Election, we preview the Congressional District races in West Virginia. Segments One and Two are on District 1. Segment One is Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV District 1) and Segment Two is Mr. Lacy Watson (D). Segments Three and Four are on District 2. Segment Three is Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV District 2) and Segment Four is Barry Lee Wendell (D).
Nov 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 196
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode, we talk with the nominees of some of the most hotly contested West Virginia State Senate races for the 2022 Nov. 8 General Election. Segments One and Two are about State Senate District 7. These include Democratic nominee State Sen. Ron Stollings and Republican nominee Mike Stuart. Segments Three and Four are about State Senate District 8. These include Republican nominee Mark Hunt and Democratic nominee State Sen. Rich Lindsay.
Oct 31, 2022•23 min•Ep. 195
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — We begin our coverage of some of the most hotly contested West Virginia State Senate races for the 2022 Nov. 8 General Election. Segments One and Two are about State Senate District 1. These include Democratic nominee Randy Swartzmiller and Republican nominee Laura Wakim Chapman. Segments Three and Four are about State Senate District 13. These include Republican nominee Mike Oliverio and Democratic nominee Barbara Evans Fleichauer.
Oct 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 194
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis talks about Amendment Two with its supporters and the people against it and the two sides of the mayor’s race in Charleston. Segment One brings in a supporter of Amendment Two, Senate President Craig Blair (R-Berkeley) and Segment Two’s guest is Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV), who is against the amendment. Segment Three and Four are about the mayor’s race in West Virginia’s capital city. Incumbent Mayor Amy Goodwin is in Segment Three...
Oct 17, 2022•23 min•Ep. 193
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, it’s all about healthcare and education. Our first two segments are about healthcare. Segment One brings in Dr. Jim Nemitz, President of the WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, which just celebrated its 50th anniversary. Segment Two brings in Dr. Albert Wright, President of WVU Health Systems. Segments Three and Four are the two sides of the Hope Scholarship debate. Segment Three brings in Dale lee, President of the ...
Oct 10, 2022•23 min•Ep. 192
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, economic development, a new children’s hospital and the military. In Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) about the pipeline and what happened. In Segment Two, Speaker Roger Henshaw (R-WV) is brought on to talk about economic development. In Segment Three, we talk to Albert Wright, President of the WVU Health System, about the ribbon cutting for the n...
Oct 03, 2022•21 min•Ep. 191
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, our first guest is West Virginia Governor Jim Justice, who joins us for two segments to talk about the long list of energy and manufacturing companies planning to bring new facilities to the Mountain State. Next, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) sits down with 13 News Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis to talk about the Mountain Valley Pipeline and where it stands in a continuing resolution in the United States Con...
Sep 25, 2022•23 min•Ep. 190
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Chief Political Reporter Mark Curtis talks to leaders across the Mountain State. In segments one and two, Mark talks to the mayors of two of West Virginia’s largest cities: Mayor Steve Williams of Huntington and Mayor Amy Goodwin of Charleston. In segment three, Mark speaks with Secretary of State Mac Warner about voter registration. In segment four, Mark talks to attorney Rusty Webb about the Thunder in the Mountains Tennis Tournament.
Sep 19, 2022•23 min•Ep. 189
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — We talk about economic development with CEOs and an Executive Director who share their thoughts about how the Mountain State is headed on this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics. Segment One brings in CEO of Green Power Motor Company, Fraser Atkinson. Segment Two’s guest is Brandon Dennison, CEO of Coalfields Development Corporation, and Segment Three’s guest is Alex Weld, Executive Director of Generation West Virginia. We end today’s episode by discussing th...
Sep 12, 2022•22 min•Ep. 188
It’s a special Labor Day edition on this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, where we’ll be talking with some labor leaders about their organizations, worker shortages, policy and the politics that affect laborers in West Virginia. First, we have Elaine Harris, international staff representative for the Communications Workers of America Unit 213 in Charleston, to discuss the shortage of corrections officers and staff in the state’s jail. Next, Josh Sword, president of the West Virgi...
Sep 04, 2022•23 min•Ep. 187
On this week’s edition of Inside West Virginia Politics, Attorney Teresa Toriseva of Toriseva Law joins us to discuss the fight for United States Marines and their families who became ill due to contaminated water in Camp Lejeune. Then, Charleston Mayor Amy Goodwin and Kanawha County Commissioner by to talk about the newly-announced $80 million investment for the Capital Sports Complex, which will take the place of the old Macy’s store at the Charleston Town Center. We also take a stroll down me...
Aug 30, 2022•23 min•Ep. 186
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk with Director for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Dr. Rahul Gupta on efforts across the country and the Mountain State to combat the opioid epidemic. We also talk with Delegate Ruth Rowan (R-Hampshire County) on changes in the state’s public education system and what that means for state education moving forward. Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha County) also stops by to discuss Democr...
Aug 25, 2022•23 min•Ep. 185
CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s all sponge cakes, strumming on a six-string and wasting away in Margaritaville on this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics. Before the Jimmy Buffett references, in Segment One, Mark Curtis talks to State Treasurer Riley Moore about how major financial institutions are boycotting the fossil fuel industries. State Director of the West Virginia AARP comes onto the show in Segment Two to talk about the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will impact West Virgi...
Aug 15, 2022•22 min•Ep. 184
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, Mark Curtis joins a variety of people talking about the special session, the opioid settlement and Boone Memorial Health. Segments One and Two discuss the special session. In Segment One, Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) joins us and in Segment Two, Del. Joey Garcia (D-Marion) joins us. The Lawyer in the Municipal Opioid Lawsuits, Attorney Rusty Webb joins us in Segment Three. We end today’s episode shifting gears from politics to health with Ray H...
Aug 08, 2022•23 min•Ep. 183
