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Inside West Virginia Politics

Mark Curtis, Rick Johnsonwowktv.com
Inside West Virginia Politics is a weekly show hosted by Rick Johnson that discusses local, regional, and national issues and how they impact the Mountain State.
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Exploring faiths on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a Christian man's new book and explore the Spring holidays of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faiths.

Apr 01, 202423 minEp. 268

Aftermath of the legislative session on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the last legislative session from the perspective of the new departments made from the Department of Health and Human Resources, developments for unions, overall highlights and discuss a union merger.

Mar 25, 202423 minEp. 267

The race for House District 1 on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to some of the candidates running for WV U.S. House District 1, explore the conflict between some financial institution and fossil fuels and discuss the latest to come from state legislature.

Mar 04, 202423 minEp. 264

What Black History Month means on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, and in recognition of Black History Month, we talk about what's new for West Virginia State University, what the holiday means to a local chef and entrepreneur and the actual history of the holiday itself.

Feb 26, 202423 minEp. 263

Talking with Robert Kennedy Jr. on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Kennedy Jr.'s presidential campaign, learn more about his policies, discuss an award winning West Virginia documentary and learn more about what the Game Changer organization is up to.

Feb 05, 202423 minEp. 260

Balancing the state budget on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the budget, the Charleston State of the City address, the roadblocks to Governor Justice's budget proposal and Charleston's Restaurant Week.

Jan 29, 202423 minEp. 259

Meet the candidates on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the death penalty, the race to become West Virginia's Attorney General, lawsuit abuse legislation and the Constitution party's run for the Governorship.

Jan 22, 202423 minEp. 258

LG setting up shop in West Virginia on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the LG's new partnerships in West Virginia, learn more about a WV Secretary of State candidate, explore West Virginia State University's historic lack of funds and talk about the push to end the tax for social security benefits to seniors.

Jan 15, 202423 minEp. 257

Learning from faith leaders on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the importance of religious holidays, discuss the impact of Pope Francis's latest decision and explore a church's message for Christmas.

Dec 25, 202323 minEp. 255

Remembering a union leader on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the arrival of electric school buses, get an update on the opioid crisis, learn about citizen voting and remember the legacy of a mining union leader.

Dec 18, 202323 minEp. 254

Meeting a U.S. Congress candidate on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we meet the candidate running for a U.S Congress seat, talk about campaign trains, an update on the West Side gas crisis and explore how efforts to feed the hungry are going.

Dec 11, 202323 minEp. 253

Failures of CPS in West Virginia

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the failures of Child Protective Services (CPS) in West Virginia, the 2024 election year, the war between Israel and Hamas, and the gift of giving blood and when to join the winter fun.

Dec 04, 202323 minEp. 252

4 West Virginia organizations to be thankful for

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we set aside the politics to instead show our thanks to four West Virginia organizations that help out around the Mountain State.

Nov 27, 202323 minEp. 251

The foster care system in West Virginia

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the U.S. Senate race, the Huntington Mayor race, the foster care system and a multi-state drug indictment. In Segment One, we talk to Zachary Shrewsbury (D) Candidate for U.S. Senate about his candidacy. In Segment Two, we talk to Patrick Farrell (R) Candidate for Huntington Mayor about this candidacy. In Segment Three, we talk to Kimberly Wilds, Western Regional CASA, about the foster care system in ...

Nov 20, 202323 minEp. 250

2023 Veterans Day Special

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, it's all about Veteran's Day. In Segment One, we talk to Bob Wing, WV Veterans Memorial, Mason County. In Segment Two, we talk to Ted Diaz, Secretary of WV Veterans Affairs In Segment Three, we talk to Michael Bell, Ph.D., National World War II Museum. We end today's episode by talking to a very special guest, Capt. Allie Curtis, U.S. Army, who is also our host, Mark Curtis', daughter.

Nov 13, 202323 minEp. 249

A Democratic candidate for West Virginia governor

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On today’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to Democratic nominee for governor, Huntington Mayor Steve Williams. In Segment Two, we talk to Michele Blatt, West Virginia Superintendent of Schools, about education. In Segment Three, we talk to President Jim Nemitz, Ph.D., WV School of Osteopathic Medicine, about medicine in West Virginia. We end today’s episode with Merrily McAuliffe talking to Dr. Chris Slatore, Veterans Health Administration, about Vetera...

Nov 07, 202322 minEp. 248

Medicare, child protective services and foster care in West Virginia

Our first guest this week is WV Delegate Sean Hornbuckle (D-Cabell). The House Minority Leader shares his party's concerns regarding the shortage of child protective services workers in the Mountain State and what he believes needs done to fix the ongoing issue. He also touches on employment issues impacting West Virginians. In Segment 2, U.S. Congressmen Alex Mooney joins us to discuss the whirlwind effort in Washington of trying to find a new Speaker of the House. When we spoke with Mooney, To...

Oct 30, 202323 minEp. 247

The West Virginia Black Pride Foundation

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and Deborah Ujevich, West Virginia Family of Convicted People, about the jails and prisons system in the state. In Segment Three, we talk to Chief Virgil White, South Charleston Fire Department, about cancer that affects firefighters. We end today’s episode with Kasha Snyder-McDonald, West Virginia Black Pride Foundation, about their organization.

Oct 23, 202322 minEp. 246

The Israel-Hamas War

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV) about the Israel-Hamas War, Doug Skaff Jr. about his party switch and him running for Secretary of State, and Eric Lupardus with the Walker Creek Farms Color Run.

Oct 16, 202323 minEp. 245

Meeting the newest House of Delegates member

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we meet the newest House of Delegates member, funding for West Virginia State University, energy and the issue of human trafficking. In Segment One, we talk to Del. Hollis Lewis (D-Kanawha), who is the newest member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. In Segment Two, we talk to President Ericke Cage, West Virginia State University, about funding. In Segment Three, we talk to Chris Hamilton, West Virginia Coal ...

Oct 09, 202323 minEp. 244

'Impossible Town', Parkinson's research and the Broadcasting Hall of Fame on Inside West Virginia Politics

We start out our show with Dr. Ayne Amjad talking about the new documentary " Impossible Town, " which looks at chemical contamination in the West Virginia Town of Minden. The town's issues have been going on for decades due to a chemical with cancer-causing PCBs contaminating the water and soil. In our second segment, we continue our look into "Impossible Town," with the documentary's co-producers, Scott Faris and Meg Griffiths. We'll hear from Faris and Griffiths about putting the film togethe...

Oct 02, 202322 minEp. 243
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