Inside West Virginia Politics

Child poverty and rural healthcare

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the West Virginia Treasurer candidacy, child poverty, Habitat for Humanity and healthcare. In Segment One, we talk to Steven Schetrom (R-Candidate for WV Treasurer) about his candidacy. In Segment Two, we talk to Sean O'Leary, West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy, about child poverty in WV. In Segment Three, we talk to Andy Blackwood, CEO of Habitat for Humanity for Kanawha and Putnam counties,...

What is happening with WVU?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the state auditor's race, WVU, fraud against senior citizens and how to be prepared. In Segment One, we talk to Del. Eric Householder (R-Candidate for WV State Auditor) about his candidacy. In Segment Two, we talk to Del. Mike Pushkin, Chairman of the West Virginia Democratic Party about WVU. In Segment Three, we talk to Bernie Tabin Berger, AARP Government Affairs, about fraud against senior citizens...

Why are there so many blowout high school football games?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the opioid crisis, football, energy issues and the 2024 West Virginia Senate race. In Segment One, we talk to Mary Bono, Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse, about the opioid crisis. In Segment Two, we talk to Del. Dana Ferrell (R-Kanawha) about a number of blowout high school football games. In Segment Three, we talk to Leah Barbor, West Virginians for Energy Freedom, about energy issues. We end ...

The importance of Labor Day

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the race for treasurer, Labor Day and Manna Meal. In Segment One, we talk to Larry Pack (R) Candidate for WV Treasurer about his campaign for state treasurer. In Segments Two and Three, we talk about Labor Day. Segment Two is with Josh Sword, AFL-CIO of West Virginia, and Segment Three is with Elaine Harris, WV Communications Workers of America. In Segment Four, we talk to the Executive Director of Ma...

The state of jails and prisons in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about jails and prisons, spending, and Veterans. In Segments One and Two we talk about the state of jails and prisons in West Virginia. Segment One includes Bishop Mark Brennan, Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, and Segment Two includes Rev. Jeff Allen, West Virginia Council of Churches. In Segment Three, we talk to Kelly Allen, WV Center of Budget & Policy, about spending. We end today's episode...

What is the Parental Bill of Rights?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the opioid epidemic, average teacher salary and the bill commonly known as the "Parental Bill of Rights." In Segments One and Two, we talk to Melissa George and Kelly DeWeese with Breath of Life Recovery about the opioid epidemic and their stories. In Segment Three, we talk to Dale Lee, West Virginia Education Association, about the average teacher salary. We end today's episode with Nate Cain, (R) Ca...

The West Virginia National Guard at the US-Mexico border in Texas

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the special session, the National Guard and a state senator not seeking reelection. In Segment One, we talk to Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) about the Special Session. In Segments Two and Three, we talk to Maj. Gen. William Crane, West Virginia National Guard, about the deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas at the request of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R). We end today's episode with State Sen...

Veterans in the Mountain State

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Senate and Governor race, the corrections crisis and Veterans. In Segment One, we talk to Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) about the biggest Senate race in the U.S. In Segment Two, we talk to Rashida Yost (R-Candidate for West Virginia Governor) about her campaign. In Segment Three, we talk to Elaine Harris, Communications Workers of America, about the corrections crisis. We end today’s episode with Capt. J...

Jobs, elections and the Mountain Valley Pipeline on Inside West Virginia Politics

In Segment One, IWVP Host Mark Curtis talks with Republican candidate for US Senate from West Virginia, Chris Rose, of Morgantown, and his decision to run against West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and Congressman Alex Mooney in the 2024 primary race. In Segment Two, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) stops by to talk about the game of "red light, green light" for construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline, and the amicus brief she joined in filing to the U.S. Supreme Court in favor of the project....

The state of West Virginia newspapers

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about electric school buses and newspapers. In Segment One, IWVP Host Mark Curtis talks to Mark Nestlen, Green Power Motor Company, and Del. Chris Toney (R) Raleigh - Vice-Chair Education about the Green Power Motor Company. In Segment Two, we talk to Barry Miller, Calhoun County bus driver, and Kanawha County Schools Superintendent Dr. Tom Williams about Green Power Motor Company. In Segments Three and Fou...

Bringing businesses to the Mountain State

Student loan forgiveness and broadband funding

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about broadband funding and student loan forgiveness. In Segment One and Two, we talk to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) about broadband funding and other topics related to West Virginia. In Segment Three, we talk to Dr. Sonya Normal, Director of the National Center for PTSD, about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. We end today's episode with Emmett Pepper, Student Loan & Debt Attorney, talking about stu...

The Senate Page Program

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Senate Page Program and the Kanawha County Commission. In Segment One, we talk to Republican Candidate for Kanawha County Commission Chris Walters. In Segments One and Two, we talk to Becky Neal about her work with the Senate Page Program, being a cancer survivor and a skydiver. We end today's episode of Mayor Carolyn Rader with the city of Ripley about the 4th of July Parade.

What you can expect to see at the 2023 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — It’s a politics-free zone this week on Inside West Virginia Politics. It’s all about the 2023 Charleston Sternwheel Regatta. In Segments One and Two, we talk to Charleston Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin and 13 News Meteorologist Bryan Hughes about the Regatta. In Segment Three, we talk to Tim Brady, President & CEO of the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau, about hotels for the Regatta. We end today’s episode with no suit jacket or tie because we’re talking to Paul...

Back to the island

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we go “back to the island” with an island-themed fundraiser for CAMC. In Segment One, we talk to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) about the HALT Fentanyl Act. In Segment Two, we talk to Del. Daniel Linville (R-Cabell) about economic development. In Segment Three, we talk to Seth Distefano, West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy. We end today’s episode on an island with Rodney Queen, CAMC Foundation.

State of the state's economy

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we're taking a look at the state of the state's economy In Segment 1, we hear from West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts talks about concerns with the state's economy amid a recent WalletHub study that claims the Mountain State's economy is the worst in the nation. Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, joins us for Segments 3 and 4 to discuss the Commission's mis...

West Virginia and education

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Education is the name of the game on this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics. Segments One, Three and Four are about education. Segment One is with Del. Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha; WV Dem. Party Chair) and Segments Three and Four are with Dr. William Simmons, Former West Virginia Higher Education Chancellor Segment Two is about raising the debt ceiling with Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV).

The Mountain Valley Pipeline and raising the debt ceiling

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, raising the debt ceiling and more. In Segments One and Two, we talk to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) about the Mountain Valley Pipeline and more. In Segment Three, we talk to Gary Zuckett, Executive Director of the WV-CAG, about raising the debt ceiling. We end today’s episode talking to Terry Cunningham, President of the Gold Star Mothers, to talk about their organization.

The military and energy policy

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode on Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the military, the Secretary of State candidacy, the trade office in Taiwan and energy policy. In Segment One, we talk to Terrance Hayes, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about military affairs. In Segment Two, we talk to Brian Wood (R) Candidate for WV Secretary of State. In Segment Three, we talk to Del. Kayla Young (D) Kanawha about going to Taiwan to open a trade office. We end today's episode w...

Why did West Virginia open a trade office in Taiwan?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On today’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a trade office in Taiwan, Title 42, the financial shape of West Virginia and making sure young people do not take drugs. In Segment One, we talk to State Sen. Craig Blair (R) Berkeley – Senate President, about the opening of a trade office in Taiwan. In Segment Two, we talk to Rep. Carol Miller (R) West Virginia – District 1 about Title 42. In Segment Three, we talk to Treasurer Riley Moore (R-WV) about th...

Jim Justice vs. Alex Mooney on IWVP

Sen. Joe Manchin on the Inflation Reduction Act

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Secretary of State race, the Inflation Reduction Act and job opportunities in the Mountain State. In Segments One and Two we talk to two candidates for Secretary of State: Del. Chris Pritt (R) and Former Del. Ken Reed (R). In Segment Three, we talk to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) about leading the repeal of the Inflation Reduction Act. In Segment Four, we talk to Jacob Green, WV Schools for Diversion an...

The corrections crisis in West Virginia

Who is running for governor in West Virginia?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the upcoming gubernatorial race in West Virginia, Medicare, the Attorney General Race and the 2023 Legislative Scorecard. In Segment One, we talk to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) who is running for Governor of West Virginia in 2024. In Segment Two, we talk to Kristine Grow, Coalition for Medicare Choices, to talk about Medicare and Medicare Advantage. In Segment Three, we talk to State Sen. ...

Easter, Ramadan and Passover

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this very special episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss Easter, Ramadan and Passover. In Segment One, we speak to Rev. Mark Boyd, First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans. In Segment Two, we talk to Rabbi Victor Urecki, B’nai Jacob Synagogue. In Segment Three, we speak to Iman Nasir Abdussalam, Islamic Association of West Virginia. In Segment Four, we talk to Father Chapin, the host of “Daily Living.”

Who is running in the West Virginia Congressional District 2 race?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about candidates for U.S. House District 2 in West Virginia. Segment One is with Nate Cain (R-U.S. House District 2 Candidate) and Segment Two is with Joseph Earley (R-U.S. House District 2 Candidate). Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) calls in to talk about her trip to Mexico and why she went. We end today’s episode with Kelly Allen, West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, to talk about the legislature.

What was the outcome of the 2023 Legislative Session?

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the legislative session and healthcare. Segments One, Two and Three are about the outcome of the legislative session. Segment One is with House Speaker Roger Henshaw (R-Clay), Segment Two is with Elaine Harris, Communications Workers of America, and Segment Three is with Steven Allen Adams, OGDEN Newspapers. We end today’s episode with Dr. Greg Rosencrance, President and CEO of WVU Medicine – Thomas He...

It’s the end of the 2023 Legislative Session

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the 2023 legislative session, the $6.8 trillion budget for the U.S. and running for State Auditor. Segment One and Two are about the ending of the legislative session. Segment One is with Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and Segment Two is with Del. Doug Skaff (D-Kanawha – Minority Leader). We talk to Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) about the national budget in Segment Three. We end today’s episode with Del. Caleb Hanna ...

Sen. Joe Manchin and the Game Changer program

Criminal justice reform and solar power on this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss candidates for governor, education and the legislature, criminal justice reform and solar power. In Segment One, we talk to Auditor JB McCuskey (R) who threw his hat in the ring for West Virginia Governor. Dale Lee, President of the West Virginia Education Association, is on Segment Two to discuss education and the legislature. We talk about criminal justice reform with Kenny Matthews, American Friends Se...