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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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Episodes

Changes to Medicare on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Senator Capito's appointments, changes to Medicare, walking for WVU Medicine Children's and the purpose of the West Virginia Manufacturers Association.

Nov 25, 202423 minEp. 301

Optimum lawsuit on Inside West Virginia Politics

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about National Adoption Month, the Mason County Veterans Memorial, a class-action lawsuit against Optimum and who the Treasurer-Elect is. In Segment One, we talk to Kylee Hassan, Mission West Virginia, about National Adoption Month. In Segment Two, we talk to Steve Halstead with the Mason County Veterans Memorial about the memorial. In Segment Three, we talk to Attorney Rusty Webb about a class-action lawsu...

Nov 18, 202422 minEp. 300

Veterans Day on Inside West Virginia Politics

This week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics is all about Veterans Day. In Segment One, we talk to Brent Casey, who is Woody Williams’ grandson and a part of the Woody Williams Foundation. In Segment Two, we talk to Adam Farina with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. In Segment Three, we talk to U.S. Army Capt. Allie Curtis, who is also our host, Mark Curtis’, daughter. We end today’s episode with Capt. James McCormick (Ret.), Vietnam Veterans of America.

Nov 11, 202423 minEp. 299

West Virginia US House District 2 on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we profile the candidates for West Virginia U.S. House District 2 and State House District 56. In Segments One and Two, we talk to Democratic candidate for WV U.S. House District 2 Steven Wendelin, and Republican candidate Treasurer Riley Moore. In Segments Three and Four, we talk to Democratic candidate for West Virginia House District 56 Del. Kayla Young, and Republican candidate Former Del. Andrew Anderson.

Oct 28, 202423 minEp. 297

Race for District 57 on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to both parties in the race for District 57, learn about the VA's Housing First approach and explore the latest inductees to the WV Broadcasting Hall of Fame.

Sep 30, 202421 minEp. 293

Guardian Caps on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the filming of a miniseries, voter registration, Guardian Caps and the Certificate of Need.

Sep 23, 202423 minEp. 292

Labor Day on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the importance of the labor movement in West Virginia, explore the West Virginia Republican Labor Cause, discuss misinformation surrounding childcare and try to understand the meaning of Labor Day.

Sep 02, 202423 minEp. 289

2024 DNC on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to both parties about the 2024 Democratic National Convention, explore a key role in the medical field and talk about a video contest for local elementary schools.

Aug 26, 202423 minEp. 288

Menopause awareness on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about menopause, prepare for the Chicago Democratic National Convention, discuss the goal of KidNuz and talk about the Breath of Life Walk.

Aug 19, 202423 minEp. 287

Aftermath of the Trump shooting on IWVP

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the aftermath of the Donald Trump assassination attempt, discuss National Hire a Veteran Day, explore what makes someone a caregiver and talk about what First Choice Services does.

Jul 22, 202421 minEp. 283

Green powered school buses on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a local chef winning a James Beard Award, explore a health company's expansion in Charleston, discuss the rollout of green school buses and talk about a man's book on scouting.

Jul 08, 202423 minEp. 281

Nuclear power's future on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the state of homeschooling, explore future of nuclear power, discuss the WV Democratic State Convention and talk about the role of the prosecuting attorney.

Jun 24, 202423 minEp. 279

The importance of Juneteenth on IWVP

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about 1010 Bridge Chef Paul Smith's victory at the James Beard Awards, the importance of Juneteenth, a restaurant's Juneteenth meal and an upcoming summer lū'au.

Jun 17, 202423 minEp. 278

Voter irregularities on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the worsening state of hunger, possible voter irregularities, the foster care system and the James Beard Awards.

Jun 10, 202423 minEp. 277

Pride Month on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a new EMS law, explore issues regarding Disability Rights of West Virginia, discuss the primaries and talk about the importance of Pride Month.

Jun 03, 202423 minEp. 276

The tone of political campaigns on Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we continue talking to some of the candidates running for U.S. House District 2 in West Virginia, meet a candidate for WV Agriculture Commissioner and talk about how transgender people are portrayed in political campaigns.

May 13, 202423 minEp. 273
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