On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Senator Joe Manchin's retirement, the missions of Mountaineer Food Bank and Manna Meal as well as the role of West Virginia Health Right.
Dec 02, 2024•23 min•Ep. 302
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 301
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, 2024•22 min•Ep. 300
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 299
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we profile the candidates for West Virginia U.S. House District 1 and State Senate District 13.
Nov 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 298
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 297
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to the nominees for the WV Governor and WV U.S. Senate electoral races.
Oct 21, 2024•23 min•Ep. 296
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to the nominees for the WV Attorney General and Auditor electoral races.
Oct 14, 2024•23 min•Ep. 295
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to the nominees for the Secretary of State and the WV Agriculture Commissioner electoral races.
Oct 07, 2024•23 min•Ep. 294
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, 2024•21 min•Ep. 293
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 292
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a Greenbrier business summit, tax cuts and childcare, scams and veterans' healthcare.
Sep 16, 2024•23 min•Ep. 291
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about physician assisted suicide, child care funding, college funds and discuss new things coming to Manna Meal.
Sep 09, 2024•22 min•Ep. 290
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 289
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 288
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 287
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the first responder suicide rate, the importance of diversity, the 2025 Legislative Session and clean energy investments.
Aug 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 286
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about Libertarians, WV State University's president, retirement scams and the Miss USA pageant.
Aug 05, 2024•23 min•Ep. 285
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the delegates backing Kamala Harris, talk about the Republican National Convention, explore the goals of the Constitution Party and talk about the Reagan presidency.
Jul 29, 2024•23 min•Ep. 284
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, 2024•21 min•Ep. 283
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Republican National Convention and the Supreme Court's choices on opioid settlements and gender-affirming care.
Jul 15, 2024•23 min•Ep. 282
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 281
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the many facets of the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta and its associated events.
Jul 01, 2024•23 min•Ep. 280
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 279
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 278
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 277
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 276
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to different guests about their thoughts on Memorial Day, its history and their plans for the holiday.
May 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 275
On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk to both party's candidates for the state governorship, discuss the prosecution of Kent Carper and talk about the changes to the state senate during the primaries.
May 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 274
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, 2024•23 min•Ep. 273