Inside West Virginia Politics

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 Count...

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 Diso...

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 episo...

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...

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...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) - On this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we're taking a look at the state of the state's economy In Segment 1, we hear from West Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Steve Roberts talks about concerns with the state's economy amid a recent WalletHub study that claims the Mountain State's economy is the worst in the nation. Gayle Manchin, Federal Co-Chair o...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) -- Education is the name of the game on this week's episode of Inside West Virginia Politics. Segments One, Three and Four are about education. Segment One is with Del. Mike Pushkin (D-Kanawha; WV Dem. Party Chair) and Segments Three and Four are with Dr. William Simmons, Former West Virginia Higher Education Chancellor Segment Two is about raising the debt ceiling with Rep....

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Mountain Valley Pipeline, raising the debt ceiling and more. In Segments One and Two, we talk to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) about the Mountain Valley Pipeline and more. In Segment Three, we talk to Gary Zuckett, Executive Director of the WV-CAG, about raising the debt ceiling. We end today’s episode tal...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode on Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the military, the Secretary of State candidacy, the trade office in Taiwan and energy policy. In Segment One, we talk to Terrance Hayes, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, about military affairs. In Segment Two, we talk to Brian Wood (R) Candidate for WV Secretary of State. In Segment Three, we talk to...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On today’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a trade office in Taiwan, Title 42, the financial shape of West Virginia and making sure young people do not take drugs. In Segment One, we talk to State Sen. Craig Blair (R) Berkeley – Senate President, about the opening of a trade office in Taiwan. In Segment Two, we talk to Rep. Carol Miller (R) West Virg...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the Secretary of State race, the Inflation Reduction Act and job opportunities in the Mountain State. In Segments One and Two we talk to two candidates for Secretary of State: Del. Chris Pritt (R) and Former Del. Ken Reed (R). In Segment Three, we talk to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) about leading the repeal...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the upcoming gubernatorial race in West Virginia, Medicare, the Attorney General Race and the 2023 Legislative Scorecard. In Segment One, we talk to Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R-WV) who is running for Governor of West Virginia in 2024. In Segment Two, we talk to Kristine Grow, Coalition for Medic...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this very special episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss Easter, Ramadan and Passover. In Segment One, we speak to Rev. Mark Boyd, First Presbyterian Church of St. Albans. In Segment Two, we talk to Rabbi Victor Urecki, B’nai Jacob Synagogue. In Segment Three, we speak to Iman Nasir Abdussalam, Islamic Association of West Virginia. In Segment Four, we talk...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about candidates for U.S. House District 2 in West Virginia. Segment One is with Nate Cain (R-U.S. House District 2 Candidate) and Segment Two is with Joseph Earley (R-U.S. House District 2 Candidate). Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV) calls in to talk about her trip to Mexico and why she went. We end today’s episode w...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the legislative session and healthcare. Segments One, Two and Three are about the outcome of the legislative session. Segment One is with House Speaker Roger Henshaw (R-Clay), Segment Two is with Elaine Harris, Communications Workers of America, and Segment Three is with Steven Allen Adams, OGDEN Newspap...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss the 2023 legislative session, the $6.8 trillion budget for the U.S. and running for State Auditor. Segment One and Two are about the ending of the legislative session. Segment One is with Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and Segment Two is with Del. Doug Skaff (D-Kanawha – Minority Leader). We talk to Rep. Carol Mil...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we discuss candidates for governor, education and the legislature, criminal justice reform and solar power. In Segment One, we talk to Auditor JB McCuskey (R) who threw his hat in the ring for West Virginia Governor. Dale Lee, President of the West Virginia Education Association, is on Segment Two to discuss education...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about allegations against the West Virginia State Police, the AARP, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Replica at the West Virginia State Capitol and a local author’s new book. In Segment One, we check in with Del. Mike Honacker (R-Greenbrier), Del. David Kelly (R-Doddridge) and Gov. Jim Justice (R-WV) and their...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about the economy, jobs, medicine and power plants. In Segment One, we talk to Secretary Mitch Carmichael, WV Department of Economic Development, to talk about economic development. Segment Two brings on Josh Sword, President of the West Virginia AFL-CIO, to talk about jobs. Dr. Vinay Badhwar, WVU Medicine Tho...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about House Bill 2007, education in the legislature and lawsuits. In Segment One, we talk to people who are for the gender-affirming treatment bill passing. We talk to Del. Geoff Foster (R-Putnam), Del. Mike Honaker (R-Greenbrier) and Del. Larry Kump (R-Berkeley). In Segment Two, we talk to Andrew Schneider of...

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) — On this week’s episode of Inside West Virginia Politics, we talk about a new Congressional District 2 candidate, bills in the legislature, Bill Gates in West Virginia and tax reform. In Segment One, we bring on a Republican Candidate for the U.S. House District 2 Alex Gasserud to talk about his campaign. In Segment Two, State Auditor JB McCuskey (R-WV) talks about bills in...