Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the death penalty, the race to become West Virginia's Attorney General, lawsuit abuse legislation and the Constitution party's run for the Governorship.

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the LG's new partnerships in West Virginia, learn more about a WV Secretary of State candidate, explore West Virginia State University's historic lack of funds and talk about the push to end the tax for social security benefits to seniors.

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about what to expect from the upcoming West Virginia Legislative Session, a bill to introduce child care tax credits and what legislation is looking to focus on.

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the importance of religious holidays, discuss the impact of Pope Francis's latest decision and explore a church's message for Christmas.

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the arrival of electric school buses, get an update on the opioid crisis, learn about citizen voting and remember the legacy of a mining union leader.

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we meet the candidate running for a U.S Congress seat, talk about campaign trains, an update on the West Side gas crisis and explore how efforts to feed the hungry are going.

On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the failures of Child Protective Services (CPS) in West Virginia, the 2024 election year, the war between Israel and Hamas, and the gift of giving blood and when to join the winter fun.

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.

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....

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....

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 epis...

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 whirlw...

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...

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 Virgin...

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-producer...

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 Segmen...

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...

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 Seg...

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 Ha...

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 Thr...

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 Ed...

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...

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,...

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 Pi...