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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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00:22:40

What the Mountain State could expect from the 2020...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/11/25

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about we could expect from Tuesday’s election, how the coronavirus impacted the election, and whether the state should promote school choice.In segment one, Professor Robert Rupp, professor of political science at West Virginia Wesleyan College, explains what he believes we can expect from Tuesday’s General Election, why he thinks Republicans will do very well in the Mountain State, and the impact the coronavirus had on this election cycle.In

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00:22:57

Digging into the race for West Virginia Governor

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/11/25

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we dig deep into the race for West Virginia Governor, learn how the candidates differ on key issues, and discover what each candidate plans to do if elected.In segment one, Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango, Democratic candidate for West Virginia Governor, explains why he decided to run for the office, what she would do differently for the state in terms of economic development, and what he has already done to help West Virginia small businesses.In

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00:22:13

Getting inside the race for U.S Senate in the...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/10/18

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get inside the race for U.S. Senate, explain how the candidates differ on key issues, and show what each candidate wants to accomplish for the Mountain State.In segment one, Paula Jean Swearengin, democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, explains why she decided to run for Senate, why she doesn’t believe Congress should even consider the current Supreme Court nominee during the pandemic, and why she thinks her opponent is out of touch with her

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00:22:10

Digging deep into the race for West Virginia Attorney...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/10/15

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we get into the race for West Virginia Attorney General, learn how the candidates differ on the major issues, and discover what the candidates hope to accomplish if elected.In segment one, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey explains how he plans to help those searching for work in the Mountain State find a job, how he plans to continue the fight against the opioid crisis, and how he differs from his opponent.In segment two, Sam Brown

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00:22:53

IWVP: The race for West Virginia Secretary of State

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/10/09

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we delve into the race for West Virginia Secretary of State, discuss if the state is ready for automatic voter registration, and discuss how best to help Mountain State small businesses.In segment one, Natalie Tennant, Democratic candidate of West Virginia Secretary of State, explains why much work still needs to be completed for automatic voter registration, why she believes this race comes down to “dignity and decency,” and why she takes issue with

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00:22:04

Diving deep into the West Virginia Treasurer race

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/10/09

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the West Virginia Treasurer’s race, how the candidates stand on issues impacting the Mountain State, and how they hope to help West Virginia in the future.In segment one, Riley Moore, Republican candidate for West Virginia Treasurer, explains what he hopes to accomplish if elected to the office, what experience he would bring, and how he differs from his opponent.In segment two, West Virginia Treasurer John Perdue explains what he believes

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00:23:03

Getting into the big races throughout the Mountain State

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/10/09

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss two big Mountain State races, how candidates differ on big issues facing the state, and what the candidates are hoping to change.In segment one, Rep. Carol Miller (R-Dist. 3), Republican candidate for U.S. Congress Dist. 3, explains what she thinks her greatest accomplishments have been while in office, why she thinks Congress needs to find a balance between helping the unemployed and encouraging everyone to return to work, and what her

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00:23:28

Digging into West Virginia’s big Congress races

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/10/07

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the two big races in the state for Congress, how healthcare should be made available to all residents, and what should happen with the newest CARES Act legislation.In segment one, Rep. Alex Mooney (R-WV), the Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives, District 2, explains why he thinks he represents West Virginia values, how he thinks healthcare can be made more affordable for all, and how he thinks government should

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00:23:31

Reopening schools in the Mountain State

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/09/10

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss how the state prepared to reopen West Virginia schools, procedures schools will follow, and how schools will feed school children attending school remotely.In segment one, State Superintendent of Schools Clayton Burch explains how the state prepared to reopen schools, his advice for Mountain State parents and students, and how the schools will handle lunch service during the pandemic.In segment two, West Virginia Public Health Officer Dr. Ayne

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00:22:27

Big Senate races and improving economic recovery in...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/09/09

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss two of the big races for West Virginia State Senate, how to improve education in the state, and economic recovery throughout the Mountain State.In segment one, Del. Andrew Robinson (D-Kanawha), the Democratic candidate for West Virginia State Senate, District 12, explains why he chose to run for State Senate, what he considers his greatest accomplishments while in the House of Representatives, and how he would attract economic development to

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00:23:42

Boosting education and frontline heros during the...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/09/02

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about how best to provide educational opportunities during the pandemic, easing the burden on healthcare professionals, and why some firefighters are currently fighting for lost pay in the Mountain State.In segment one, Del. Daniel Linville (R-Cabell County) talks about what still needs to be done to increase broadband in West Virginia, why he believes the state will be ready to implement the new program that will provide internet to school

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00:23:23

Safely reopening schools in the Mountain State

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/08/18

On this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about concerns over reopening West Virginia schools, if extracurricular activities and sports can be held this fall, and if all students and teachers should be tested before they go back to school.In segment one, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice explains why the Sept. 8th reopening date for Mountain State schools is still a fluid situation, why the state must still “stay on their toes” and be ready to pivot in the case of a COVID-19 spike, and why

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00:22:29

Absentee voting and vacationing in West Virginia

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/08/09

On this week's Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the absentee ballot request procedure for West Virginia's Primary Election, if the process should be changed, and the many ways to vacation in the Mountain State.In segment one, West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner explains how the "new and improved" absentee ballot request form goes directly to the county clerk and removes any issues with the United States Postal Service, how the changes will make the process faster and less

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00:23:31

COVID-aid packages and 'scoring' the West Virginia...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/08/02

In this week's Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about what should be included in the COVID-aid package currently before Congress, why one state House employee is being hailed as a hero and how a Legislative Scorecard helps make government more transparent to voters.In segment one, Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) explains how the Senate Republican's COVID-aid package will differ from what was offered in the House, how the Senate package offers "targeted relief" to help the country reopen and

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00:23:18

Stimulus bills and continuing the COVID battle in...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/07/30

In this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about how Mountain State officials continue to battle against the coronavirus, the CARES Two package currently being discussed in Congress and how it could benefit the state.In segment one, Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) explains why he continues to want answers on how the VA Medical Center murders were able to take place, how he hopes to help those who lost their jobs to the COVID-19 pandemic and how the “hot spots” provision will help those throughout

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00:22:30

VA Medical Center plea and how West Virginia stands...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/07/19

In this week's Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the recent guilty plea of Reta Mays for the VA Clarksburg Medical Center murders and what steps the state continues to take to combat the coronavirus.In segment one, Tony O'Dell, the attorney for many of the VA Clarksburg Medical Center victims' families, explains how the recent guilty plea of Reta Mays is a great start, but the medical center must also be held accountable for system failures that allowed it to happen.In segment two, Sen

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00:23:10

The future of the Atlanta Coast Pipeline and the...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/07/14

In this week’s Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss how stopping the Atlanta Coast Pipeline's construction will directly impact the state, why one local business decided to convert to solar energy and why some believe solar energy makes sense for Mountain State businesses.In segment one, Charlie Burd, the executive director of the Independent Oil and Gas Association of West Virginia, explains why he believes the halting of the Atlantic Coast Pipeline is disappointing, why all may not be lost

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00:21:49

Using the CARES Act funding and how to help those in...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/07/05

On this week’s episode, we talk about West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice's plan to spend the state's CARES Act funding, how to prepare for the second wave of the coronavirus and what still needs to be done to help those in need throughout the Mountain State.In segment 1, West Virginia Del. Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha) explains why he disagrees with some of Justices' decisions on how the state should spend the CARES Act funds, why he encourages all West Virginia municipalities to apply for their share of the

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00:23:14

The future of WVU Children's Hospital and the impact...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/06/30

On this week’s episode, we talk with two men running for West Virginia Attorney General, discuss one of the Supreme Court’s recent rulings with the executive director of Fairness West Virginia and look into the future of WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital at their recent topping-out ceremony.In segment 1, Andrew Snyder, executive director of Fairness West Virginia explains why he believes the Supreme Court recent decision ruling against discrimination of the LGBTQ community in the workplace the “best

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00:23:18

Looking forward to the General Election and a salute...

Inside West Virginia Politics ·

2020/06/21

On this week’s episode, we talk with Amy Grady and Bruce Ashworth, two of the candidates for West Virginia State Senate, District 4, Independent candidate for Governor Marshall Wilson, and Mark Curtis presents a portion of "My Lost Moment: The Class of 2020," which salutes high school and college graduates from throughout the Mountain State.In segment 1, Amy Grady, the Republican candidate for the West Virginia State Senate, District 4 seat explains how she believes she pulled out the victory in the

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