Inside West Virginia Politics

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, Tom Emmer (R-IN) was still the nominee. By that same evening he had dropped from the race. By Wednesday afternoon, the new nominee Mike Johnson (R-LA) secured enough votes and was sworn into the position.For our third segment, we turn back to child welfare in the Mountain State with Kelly Allen who works for the West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy. Allen talks about the statistics of West Virginia having the highest rate of foster children in the nation, meaning for every 1,000 West Virginia kids, 13 are in foster c

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.

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.

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 Association, about energy. We end today's episode with Mark Ryan, WV Faith & Freedom Coalition, about the issue of human trafficking.

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 together and its importance in bringing awareness to the deadly contamination issues the people of Minden face.For segment three, Mark sits down with George Manahan to discuss and the annual Fox Trot for Parkinson's Research events, which take place Saturday, Oct. 7 in Charleston and Saturday, Oct. 14 in Huntington. Manahan says everyone is welcome to register for the event, which raises money for the Michael J. Fox Foundation to raise money for research on Parkinson's disease. Manahan also discusses a bill in Congress that coul

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, about what is going on with the organization. We end today's episode with Ray Harrell, Boone Memorial Health, about rural healthcare.

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. We end today's episode with Prof. Monica Sanders about how to be prepared.

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 today's episode with Del. Joey Garcia (D-Marion) about him running for WV Senate.

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 Manna Meal, Amy Wolfe, about their organization.

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 with Capt. James McCormick (Ret.), Vets for Vet Leadership, about Veterans.

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) Candidate for WV U.S. House District 2, about the bill he calls the "Parental Bill of Rights."

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. Mike Caputo and how he is not seeking reelection.

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. James McCormick, Veterans Advocate, about Veterans in West Virginia.

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.In Segments Three, West Virginia Delegate Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) tells us about why he and other Democrats in the State Legislature are asking the governor for a special session during the August interim for "pressing needs" such as budgeting, the crisis in the state's jails and prisons, and underfunded higher education institutions.In Segment Four, Josh Sword, president of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, joins us to discuss jobs in the Mountain State. Between several companies in the midst of bringing their facilities to

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 Four, we talk to Del. Doug Skaff (D) Kanawha - Minority Leader about a number of topics, including the Charleston Gazette-Mail and the Herald-Dispatch.

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 student loan forgiveness.

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.

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 “PG” Greco, Owner of Sam’s Uptown Cafe, Ticky Fish and Red Carpet Lounge, about food at the Regatta.

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.