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Inside West Virginia Politics

Mark Curtis, Rick Johnson

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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00:22:53

4 West Virginia organizations to be thankful for

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/11/27

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.

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00:22:31

The foster care system in West Virginia

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/11/20

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

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00:22:30

2023 Veterans Day Special

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/11/13

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.

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00:22:28

A Democratic candidate for West Virginia governor

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/11/07

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

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00:22:32

Medicare, child protective services and foster care...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/10/30

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

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00:22:00

The West Virginia Black Pride Foundation

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/10/23

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.

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00:22:32

The Israel-Hamas War

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/10/16

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.

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00:22:34

Meeting the newest House of Delegates member

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/10/09

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

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00:22:27

'Impossible Town', Parkinson's research and the...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/10/02

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

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00:22:34

Child poverty and rural healthcare

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/09/25

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,

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00:22:32

What is happening with WVU?

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/09/18

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

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00:22:39

Why are there so many blowout high school football...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/09/11

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

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00:22:26

The importance of Labor Day

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/09/04

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

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00:22:29

The state of jails and prisons in West Virginia

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/08/28

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

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00:22:34

What is the Parental Bill of Rights?

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/08/21

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)

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00:22:35

The West Virginia National Guard at the US-Mexico...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/08/14

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

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00:22:34

Veterans in the Mountain State

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/08/07

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

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00:22:10

Jobs, elections and the Mountain Valley Pipeline on...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/07/31

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

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00:21:46

The state of West Virginia newspapers

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/07/24

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

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00:22:35

Bringing businesses to the Mountain State

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2023/07/17

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