The Tom Roten Show

Lindsay Richards is a former thrower for the Marshall University Women's Track team. For the last 15 years, she has been the throw coach for both boys and girls at Milton Middle School. She is concerned about this weekend's West Virginia state track meet and the fact that a biological male is competing in girls shot put and discus. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca...

Fayetteville, WV is hosting a LGBTQ pride event June 14th. Where are the churches, pastors, and MEN who will stand up to these obscene exhibitions? Krista Lesher of West Virginia Prayer Alliance has stood up and is calling on the local churches to pray. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

US Rep. Dave Taylor (OH-2) is a freshman member of the GOP-led House. He discusses Trump's tariffs, the "Big Beautiful Bill", the planned closure of the Chillicothe Paper Mill, a proposed new highway through the district, and much more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

For over 30 years, Dr. Bill Rawls has dedicated his life to medicine. When a health crisis with chronic Lyme disease abruptly changed his quality of life, he came face to face with the limitations of modern medicine and began to explore the vast possibilities of alternative treatments. Restoring his health through holistic and herbal therapies inspired him to share his revelations on the importanc...

Dr. Joseph Sansone is a psychotherapist opposed to psychopathic authoritarianism. His substack is Mind Matters and Everything Else . Dr. Sansone is advocating for his mRNA Bioweapons Prohibition Act to be introduced in all 50 states. In April, Republicans in the Minnesota state Senate introduced Senate File 3456, a bill that attempts to designate mRNA vaccines as weapons of mass destruction. This...

House Republicans Move to Kill Electric Vehicle Subsidies, saving Americans Billions! American Energy Institute CEO Jason Isaac tells us why he's happy to see the destructive EV subsidies come to an end. Jason is a former Texas State Representative. Also, Knox Williams, President and Executive Director for the American Suppressor Association, comments on another proposal in the reconciliation bill...

Medical watchdog Do No Harm filed a class action lawsuit against David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA for discriminating against applicants based on race. Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, Chairman at Do No Harm, comments on the suit and why it's important to stand against this form of discrimination. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

Ross County Commissioner David Glass is among the local, state, and federal leaders looking for investors who would take over the Pixelle Paper Mill which is set to close at the end of the year, costing the Chillicothe area 830 jobs. Glass previously served as Ross Co. Republican Party Chair. He comments also on the upcoming Ohio Governor's race for 2026. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

Dr. Kris Held is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist/Ophthalmic Surgeon and owner of Eye Surgeon Direct in San Antonio, TX. Topics discussed in this interview: health insurance/pre-authorization, Dr. Mary Talley Bowden's fight, Trump's pick for US Surgeon General, Dr. Casey Means, the Covid shot, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--59874...

Term limits in Ohio are forcing well-known, long-time politicians to trade seats. Current Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, is running for Auditor. The current Auditor, Keith Faber, is running for Attorney General. The current Treasurer, Robert Sprague, is running for Secretary of State. And so on! Retired Lt. Colonel Marcell Strbich is a 20 year veteran and Air Force Intelligence Officer. He rece...

Michelle Blatt makes $230,000/year. She's the highest paid government employee in West Virginia. As Superintendent of Schools, she should be more concerned with the unfavorable results of WV students which ranks the state last in most educational categories. Instead, Blatt issued a memo to usurp Gov. Patrick Morrisey's Executive Order on religious exemptions for the childhood vaccine mandate. Fort...

Ken Davis, Senior Attorney with The Federalist Society, comments on President Trump's success in his first 100 Days. Ken has over forty years of experience in corporate management, public service, and the private practice of law. He has held senior executive positions in a Fortune 500 electric and gas company. He has served as Deputy Attorney General for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and as a legi...

The Mitochondria impairment during critical phases of neurodevelopment in a child could be caused by several factors such as environment, fevor, illness, or immunization. Listen to this important conversation with Associate Professor at Arizona State, Dr. Thomas Seager, Phd. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

A case from Oklahoma will determine, according to my guest, whether American education becomes more or less centralized, homogeneous, and anticompetitive. This week, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments on a case involving St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School trying become the nation’s first religious charter school. Commenting on this is Michael Toth, a fellow with the U...

Civil asset forfeiture - a tool used by police to seize property and assume permanent possession of it without convicting, or even charging, the owner criminally. Open Fields Doctrine - allows Natural Resource Police (think Game Warden) to come on YOUR property without a warrant or probable cause. Vehicle Inspection Sticker - forces West Virginians to go to a mechanic to get a sticker so the State...

Donald Trump's first 100 Days in office include multiple deportations of illegal alien criminal gang banger thugs. One was even a wife-beater and human smuggler. But the Democrats, media, and some rogue judges are crying their eyes out in support of the criminals! Also, in a gut-punch to the tri-state region, owners of the Pixelle Paper Mill in Chillicothe, OH plan to close, leaving 800 employees...

Let's take a break from politics! A player from Wayne County, WV was selected as the 89th pick in the NFL draft! A player from Cabell County, WV signed a free agent contract with an NFL team. College players from Marshall, WVU, and Ohio State are getting their chance to prove what they can do as professionals. I talk to award-winning sportscaster Jason Philyaw about the draft and him joining Total...

Twila Brase, RN, PHN is the co-founder & President of Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom . CCHF exists to protect patient and doctor freedom. Twila has been speaking out against REAL ID. The expanding use of biometric and digital ID systems are potential threats to medical privacy, patient autonomy, and individual freedom. REAL ID opens the door to tracking, profiling, and control over your...

Derin Stidd is a regional representative with Young Americans For Liberty, covering both Ohio and West Virginia. Derin shares thoughts on each state's recent legislative session. The organization is hosting Liberty Activist Bootcamp on April 26th in Charleston, WV. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tom-roten-show--5987430/support .

From Michael Brown (hands up don't shoot) to George Floyd, the Democrats and their willing accomplices in the media always change the narrative to make criminal thugs as the hero. Same thing in the latest case of Abrego Garcia, the MS-13 gang member, wife beater, who came to the US illegally, and is possibly involved in human trafficking. Tim Graham, Executive Editor of MRC's NewsBusters, shows ho...

"The earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods." - Psalm 24:1-2 Unfortunately, too many people commemorate April 22nd as "Earth Day". Yes, we should be good stewards of the earth, but we should only worship the Creator of the earth. I share some of my favorite "earth" Bible verses i...

Sen. Mark Maynard (R-Wayne) is the Chairman of the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee. Sen. Chris Rose (R-Monongalia) Chairs the Energy Committee. Both were please with a lot of what took place during the 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session. Both were also disappointed in the House for killing conservative bills such as vaccine freedom and banning abortion drugs. Become a supporter o...

Because the sinless Savior died, My sinful soul is counted free, For God the just is satisfied To look on him and pardon me. Behold him there, the risen Lamb, My perfect, spotless righteousness, The great unchangeable I AM, The King of glory and of grace. One with himself I cannot die; My soul is purchased by his blood. My life is hid with Christ on high, With Christ, my Savior and my God.  For by...

DEI is out. Photo Voter ID is clarified. Puberty Blockers Banned. And Parents have their Bill of Rights. There were some positive bills passed out of the 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session. Republican Delegate Jim Butler gives his perspective and shares his concern about lobbyists having too much influence on lawmakers. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-t...

The 2025 West Virginia Legislative Session concluded Saturday and Senate Judiciary Chair Mike Stuart shares his frustrations in this recap. Several of his bills either died in the House or in Senate Finance. This session is likely Stuart's last. In February, Pres. Trump chose him for general counsel of Health & Human Services. He will face a Senate confirmation hearing at the end of April. Bec...